This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of sources and cultures. Students will use the elements of drama to examine situations and issues that are relevant to their lives. Students will create, perform, discuss, and analyse drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of sources and cultures. Students will use the elements of drama to examine situations and issues that are relevant to their lives. Students will create, perform, discuss, and analyse drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: ADA 1OI

This course requires students to create and perform in dramatic presentations. Students will analyse, interpret, and perform dramatic works from various cultures and time periods. Students will research various acting styles and conventions that could be used in their presentations, and analyse the functions of playwrights, directors, actors, designers, technicians, and audiences.

Level: University/College

Prerequisite: ADA1OI or ADA2OI

This course requires students to experiment individually and collaboratively with forms and conventions of both drama and theatre from various cultures and time periods. Students will interpret dramatic literature and other text and media sources while learning about various theories of directing and acting. Students will examine the significance of dramatic arts in various cultures, and will analyse how the knowledge and skills developed in drama are related to their personal skills, social awareness, and goals beyond secondary school.

Level: University/College

Prerequisite: ADA3MI

Students will learn the basics of playing the guitar and reading music.  Students enrolled in this class are expected to have little or no experience on the guitar.  If you have played the guitar a fair bit, and can read music, then you may want to take a look at the Grade 11 Guitar course (AMG3OI) – speak to any music teacher for more information.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

Students will continue to enhance their skills on the guitar. Students will perform a wide selection of repertoire in large and small groups, and continue their exploration of music theory, history, listening and ear training.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: AMG2OI, or approval from Department Head

Students will enhance their skills on the guitar. This course develops students` artistic knowledge and skills through the performance of music and the preparation of music productions. Students will perform appropriate works, particularly works in contemporary popular styles. Independently and in groups, they will also plan, market, and produce music productions, making use of appropriate technology, and will evaluate the results.

Level: University/College

Prerequisite: AMG3OI

In this fun class, students will have the opportunity to learn how to play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument and will develop their skills on that instrument within full band, small ensemble and individual settings. Students will participate in a variety of activities to develop their individual musicianship, self-confidence, creativity and leadership. Students also learn how to read music and experience different types of music through performance and listening. Participating in an extracurricular band is strongly recommended.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

In this fun class, students will have the opportunity to enhance their skills on the woodwind, brass or percussion instrument that they learned in grade 7 and 8. Students will develop their skills on that instrument within full band, small ensemble and individual settings. Students will participate in a variety of activities to develop their individual musicianship, self-confidence, creativity and leadership. Students will further develop their music reading abilities and experience different types of music through performance and listening. Participating in an extracurricular band is strongly recommended.

Level: Open

Recommended Prerequisite: At least 1 year of experience on a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument.

Students will continue to enhance their skills on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument started in Grade 9 (or earlier). In this course, students will start to explore current music creation and technology practices in addition to the performance, theory and listening aspects of the course. Participating in an extracurricular band is strongly recommended.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: AMI1OI or AMI1OX, or approval from Department Head

Students will continue to enhance their skills on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. Students will perform a wide selection of repertoire in large and small groups, and will study music from various genres through performance and listening. Students will also continue to develop their musicianship through theory and will continue to develop their artistry through music creation. Participating in an extracurricular band is strongly recommended.

Level: University/College

Prerequisite: AMI1OI, AMI1OX, or AMI2OI

Students will continue to enhance their skills on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument developed in Grade 11. Students will perform a wide selection of repertoire in large and small groups, and will study music from various genres through performance and listening. Students will also continue to develop their musicianship through theory and will continue to develop their artistry through music creation. Participating in an extracurricular band is strongly recommended.

Level: University/College

Prerequisite: AMI3MI

In this course, students will explore the subject of music through the lens of music producers and engineers, beat makers, songwriters, and song and/or rap lyric writers. In grade 11 Music Today we will focus on NEW music in many global mainstream genres including Hip-hop, Pop, Latin, K-Pop, Electronic, Middle Eastern, and more. They will also investigate the function of music in society with reference to self, communities, and cultures. Students will learn to use a piano keyboard as it has recently become a necessary tool for writing music in all parts of the world through Digital Audio Workstations such as Soundtrap. Students will also learn about creative sampling, arranging, mixing their own music after listening to and discussing current trending podcasts from the world's top music producers and songwriters. There will also be opportunities to record live instruments/voice if desired by the students.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

Students will have the opportunity to sing a variety of styles of music in large group, small ensemble and solo settings.  Absolutely no experience is necessary or expected.  Students will also learn how to read music and expand their musical vocabulary.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

Students will have the opportunity to sing a variety of styles of music in large group, small ensemble and solo settings.  Absolutely no experience is necessary or expected.  Students will also learn how to read music and expand their musical vocabulary.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

Students will continue to enhance their vocal skills. Students will perform a wide selection of repertoire in large groups, small ensembles, and as a soloist.  They will continue their exploration of music theory, history, listening and ear training.

Level: University/College

Prerequisite: AMV1OI or AMV2OI

This course focuses on studio and art appreciation. Students will experience a variety of media, tools, processes and technologies to create artwork. The studio work will include various drawing activities, watercolour painting, clay sculpture, lino block printmaking and digital drawing. Working with the students, we help them develop strong technical and problem solving  skills that allow them to sculpt, draw and/or shade three dimensional objects in a range of media.

Units in the grade nine course are designed around the elements and principles of design. Each unit highlights one of the elements and explores how the principles are used to create a strong and creative composition, all while developing their unique creative process. Interwoven in each unit, students will demonstrate an understanding of visual arts concepts by critically analysing and viewing artwork which represents historical and contemporary cultures related to the chosen media. These units will provide students with enduring knowledge and essential skills for further studies in visual arts.

And if that’s not enough to entice you to take Visual arts, how about… NO homework! This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to do the majority of their work in class. However students are always encouraged to continue to develop and practise their skills at home. Plus, our doors are open to the students during lunch if they need a place to continue developing or practising their skills.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

This course provides an opportunity for students to explore and to further develop their artistic and creative process by emphasizing learning through critical analysis, practise, building on techniques from grade 9, and introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic thinking and experimentation. 

The studio work will include: mixed media; watercolour; claymation and various drawing activities where there will be a strong emphasis on unlearning what they know and focusing on drawing what we see. This concept will be explored through drawing exercises where students will develop a better understanding of how their brain functions and work towards switching to the right side of their brain to facilitate greater ease of drawing.

Recommendation: The Grade 10 course is a Comprehensive Course that builds on information and techniques the students acquired in Grade 9; therefore we recommend students first complete the AVI 1OI or AWD 2OX Visual Arts course. 

Level: Open

Prerequisite: AVI1OI or AWD2OX

This Comprehensive Course is intended as an introductory course for students who have NOT taken a Grade 9 Visual Arts course. After completing this course students have the option to continue with the Comprehensive Course with AVI 2OI or our Grade 11 Special Series Courses.

This course focuses on studio and art appreciation. Students will experience a variety of media, tools, processes and technologies to create artwork. The studio work will include various drawing activities, watercolour painting, clay sculpture, lino block printmaking and digital drawing. Working with the students, we help them develop strong technical and problem solving  skills that allow them to sculpt, draw and/or shade three dimensional objects in a range of media.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to assist the students in developing their own style by applying the knowledge and skills that they have acquired to theoretic and practical media. Students will explore a wide range of media through studio work, including various drawing activities, acrylic painting, clay sculpture, stained glass and assemblage art. Units are supported and developed through an information file that focuses on the creative design process. Throughout the course, students examine and use critical thinking and problem solving strategies to inform their creative process while beginning to build a presentation portfolio that will assist them in meeting the entrance requirements for specific college and university programs. The students will analyse their artwork and through the development of independent research and learning skills, create an artist statement. They will be given the opportunity to analyze and present information pertaining to artwork and social aspects of art history. 

Level: University/College

Prerequisite: AVI1OI (or AWD 2OX) and AVI2OI

This course focuses on the refinement of students’ skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will analyze art forms; use theories of art in analyzing and producing art; and increase their understanding of stylistic changes in art forms from various parts of the world. Students will produce a body of work, demonstrating a personal approach, that they can use towards their portfolio and assist them in meeting the entrance requirements for specific colleges and universities.

Level: University/College

Prerequisite: AVI3MI

This course will be focused on the creation of functional works of art using a range of mediums. Students will be introduced to several hand building, mold-making, casting, carving, assemblage, ceramic process and warm glass techniques. The projects will address how to apply the elements and principles of design while developing their designs for structural and functional pieces. This is essentially a creative problem-solving class — there are many possible solutions to any given problem. The course will also address basic world histories and properties of clay and glass and help to develop an awareness of some contemporary use of these mediums.

There is a fee associated with this course.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None (AVI1OI or AWD2OX recommended)

Do you have a camera?  Do you have a fancy DSLR or even a cell phone?  Do you want to learn how to use it? Have you ever wanted to learn how to take better pictures?  Then this course is for you!   Even if you don’t have a camera, we do, so don’t let that stop you from signing up.   In this course, you will learn how to control key features of your camera, something all beginners should learn.  Through the course assignments, students will exercise their creativity, be inspired by other photographers, learn digital editing techniques as well as some analog processes in our darkroom!  Not only do students thoroughly enjoy the “red room”, but this process mirrors all the important aspects of camera function. Together, we will explore different compositional principles and a variety of subject matter as students learn to turn their cameras off “auto”. Students should be aware that time is needed outside of the classroom to take creative photographs. 

There is a fee associated with this course.

Level: University/College

Prerequisite: AVI1OI, AWD2OX, AVI 2OI

This course focuses on the refinement of students’ skills and knowledge acquired in AWQ3MI. Students will continue to practice the fundamentals as they learn more creative approaches and techniques. Through a variety of assignments, students learn to express ideas and communicate them through their photography, all while experiencing Liquid Light, Cyanotypes, Halo Chrome and other digital and analog processes. This variety allows students to build a highly competitive portfolio for meeting entrance requirements to colleges and universities.  

There is a fee associated with this course.

Level: University/College

Prerequisite: AWQ3MI