ARTS & CULTURE
What is the SHSM Arts and Culture Program?
What is the SHSM Arts and Culture Program?
Rachel Warner at TIFF Special Effects Makeup Workshop
About the program
About the program
The Arts and Culture SHSM program is designed to help students further develop their interests in the arts and explore the possibilities of pursuing it as a career. Many of our SHSM Arts and Culture graduates have developed a deeper understanding of this sector when enrolled into this program and have discovered many programs that they never thought would be an option as a career.
The Arts and Culture SHSM program is designed to help students further develop their interests in the arts and explore the possibilities of pursuing it as a career. Many of our SHSM Arts and Culture graduates have developed a deeper understanding of this sector when enrolled into this program and have discovered many programs that they never thought would be an option as a career.
Some of the career pathways this programs include and not limited to are: Actor, Advertising Agent, Animator, Arts Management, Art Therapist, Artist, Architect, Dancer, Dramatic Arts Performer, Fashion Designer, Film, Event Planner, Graphic Designer, Journalist, Interior Designer,Modeling, Music Producer, Music Therapist, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Stage Manager, Technical Production, Writer, etc.
Some of the career pathways this programs include and not limited to are: Actor, Advertising Agent, Animator, Arts Management, Art Therapist, Artist, Architect, Dancer, Dramatic Arts Performer, Fashion Designer, Film, Event Planner, Graphic Designer, Journalist, Interior Designer,Modeling, Music Producer, Music Therapist, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Stage Manager, Technical Production, Writer, etc.
Why enroll in the program
Why enroll in the program
- Graduate with a SHSM seal of designation on your secondary school diploma
- Earn a Specialist High Skills Major designation on OSSD transcript
- Gain valuable industry specific work experience and knowledge
Arts and Culture SHSM students in a Life Drawing Training and Portfolio Workshop at Winged Canvas Art Hub Markham
SHSM students at a Coding Workshop at the SBA Library
SHSM Music Students in a Recording Studio at Metalworks
SHSM Students at Music Music Studio
Potential Career Pathways
Potential Career Pathways
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
- Artisans and craftsperson
- other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
- Painter and decorators
College
College
- Actors and comedians
- Announcers and other broadcaster
- Audio and video recording technician
- Graphic Designers and Illustrators
- Interior designers and Interior decorators
- Theatre, fashion, exhibits and other creative designers
University
University
- Authors and Writers
- Conductor, composer and arrangers
- Dancers
- Painter, sculptors and other visual artists
- Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations
- Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
Entry Level Workplace
Entry Level Workplace
- Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations
- Desktop publishing operators and related occupations
- Musicians and singers
- Photographic and film processors
- Textile fiber and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operator and worker
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
In the Arts and Culture major, students will take 8 credits in grade 11 and 12:
In the Arts and Culture major, students will take 8 credits in grade 11 and 12:
- 4 Arts and Culture major credits
- 1 English credit (Grade 11 or 12)
- 1 Science/Social Sciences or Business credit (Grade 11 or 12)
- 2 co-operative education credits to gain workplace experience that helps you refine, extend and practice your Arts and Culture knowledge and skills
Additionally, students will have opportunities for:
Additionally, students will have opportunities for:
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach-ahead activities in Arts and Culture program
- Certifications and training programs in arts and culture, including:
- 4 compulsory certifications: Standard First Aid, WHMIS (generic), CPR (Level C) with AED
- 3 additional certifications and/or training courses as specified in the sector-specific guide
Kemi Lo at York University's Stage Lighting workshop.
Some of St. Brother André SHSM Arts and Culture Graduates
Some of St. Brother André SHSM Arts and Culture Graduates
Ebony Renée-Baker
Freelance Journalist and Writer
Max Beauchamp
Professional Model
Monica Yang
Tattoo Artist
Alvir Tanghal
YouTuber and Realtor
Michelle Krumov
Professional Model
Luke Fair
Audio Engineer
Noah Tansingco
Dancer and Choreographer
Julia Tomasone
Actress on Family Channel Show Backstage
Want to know More?
Want to know More?
Contact:
Contact:
Ms. Mendes, Arts and Culture SHSM Liaison
Ms. Mendes, Arts and Culture SHSM Liaison
Phone Number: 905-294-7671
Phone Number: 905-294-7671
Email: Matilde.Mendes@ycdsbk12.ca
Email: Matilde.Mendes@ycdsbk12.ca