ART

Supplementary fees for art courses support the use of enhanced materials and artist quality supplies for art take-home projects and portfolio development.

VISUAL ARTS 9, 10                                                                                                        

This is a beginning art course for grade 9 and 10 students interested in working with a range of art materials and themes.  Possible work will include:  the application of the elements and principles of design, drawing and painting, ceramics, fabric design, printmaking, advertising and sculpture.  Art history and criticism will be incorporated into the various units.   This course serves as an introduction to all senior level specialty art courses.                                                                        Supplementary Fee:  $10.00                                                                    

ART FOUNDATIONS 11, 12                                                                                            

These courses provide a variety of art and craft experiences suitable for any student, regardless of art background.  Students are introduced to basic design principles in a variety of media and problem-solving situations.  Studio work may include an introduction to graphics, drawing and painting, design and sculpture.  Students will be shown how to develop both their creative and technical skills.  Art 12 will have more assignments related to the student's own interest. 

Supplementary Fee:  $15.00                       

DRAWING AND PAINTING 11, 12                                                                               

Drawing and Painting 11 and 12 are courses designed to appeal to the student who is interested in developing a range of drawing and painting skills.  Along with developing these technical skills, the student will examine a variety of images and themes used in conjunction with the elements and principles of design, art history and criticism.  Since assignments will often be related to the student's own interest, the ability to work independently is important.                                  

Supplementary Fee:  $15.00             

VISUAL ART & MEDIA 11 (PHOTOGRAPHY 11)                                          

Photography 11 explores the art of producing images.  In Photography 11, students will essentially learn to take better photos and explore photography as a means of expression.  Photography 11 introduces the basics of digital photography, from learning all the functions on a DSLR camera to understanding photocomposition.  Topics such as composition, lighting, ISO, aperture, shutter speed and flash photography will be explored as well as some fundamentals in darkroom photography.  Basic Photoshop techniques will be covered.  Students will have an opportunity to have fun and develop their photography skills.  This course is a studio, project-based course.  Advanced projects will be supported.

Supplementary Fee:  $45.00

VISUAL ART & MEDIA 12 (PHOTOGRAPHY 12)                                                      

Photography 12 is a self-directed course that expands on the skill set students learned in Photography 11.  Students will have an opportunity to develop their visual literacy and to create meaningful photographs on topics of their choice.  Portfolio development will be encouraged.  This course is for the student who is interested in Photography as either a career path or a hobby.

Supplementary Fee:  $45.00