VISUAL ARTS

Expectations: A sketchbook is required at all levels (except Art 8). Study of contemporary and historical art will be an integral part of project work and will be part of required content in the sketchbook. All Senior Art courses (AF 12, DP 11/12, CS 10/11/12,AF 12, IB Art 11, IB Art 12) assume that the student has successfully completed Art Foundations 10/11 (unless given teacher permission), is proficient in all techniques and concepts covered in that course, and aware of program expectations and familiar with studio procedures. Senior Art students are expected to do independent research on techniques, art history and ideas, relying on the teacher for direction, aesthetic and technical advice. Students taking 2 or more art courses must be highly motivated, dedicated and hard working in order to succeed.

Evaluation: For all regular art courses

• Projects: 60%
• Sketchbook : 30%
• Other (studio performance, minor projects, etc.): 10%

VISUAL ARTS 9

This course will focus on skill development, artistic understanding, problem solving, image development and vocabulary in a variety or art media.

Projects may be assigned in the following areas:

1. Drawing techniques – gesture, continuous line, tonal, observation, self-portrait and perspective
2. Painting- watercolour, acrylic, gouche, oil, airbrushing, murals and spraypainting
3. Sculpture- mixed media, mold making, polymer clay, jewelry work, paper mache
4. Ceramics- basic techniques in clay including hand throwing, wheelwork, slabwork and glazing
5. Printmaking – etching, block printing, stencil, calligraphy
6. Industrial Design- jewelry making, button making, clothing design and t-shirt making
7. Art history

Note: There is a course fee of $40. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

ART STUDIO 10/11: ART FOUNDATIONS (Grade 10-12)

Students will develop proficiency in a variety of art mediums with emphasis on understanding the elements and principles of design. Contemporary and historical art research and other sketchbook work are required throughout. Students should develop self-motivation and work habits that will enable them to work more independently in Senior Art courses.

Projects may be assigned in the following areas:

1. Drawing techniques – gesture, continuous line, tonal, observation, self-portrait and perspective
2. Painting- watercolour, acrylic, gouche, oil, airbrushing, murals and spraypainting
3. Sculpture- mixed media, mold making, button making, polymer clay, jewelry work, paper mache
4. Ceramics- basic techniques in clay including hand throwing, wheelwork, slabwork and glazing
5. Printmaking – etching, block printing, stencil, calligraphy
6. Industrial Design- jewelry making, button making, clothing design and t-shirt making
7. Art history

Note: There is a course fee of $75. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

ART STUDIO 11/12: (FOUNDATIONS)  (Grade 11/12)

This course builds on skills and experiences gained in Art Studio 10/11. Students will choose and devise assignments, with teacher guidance, on a contract basis. A minimum of 3-5 major projects is expected. Students will have the opportunity to work in mediums of their choice.

Portfolio preparation and design will be completed under teacher guidance for grade 12 students.

Note: There may be a charge for materials or supplies for personal use that are beyond the basic outcomes of the course.

STUDIO ARTS 2D 11/12:  DRAWING & PAINTING (Grade 11/12)

Students will choose and devise assignments, with teacher guidance, in the following areas:

1. Drawing mediums – pencil, pen & ink, technical pen, conté, dry pastels, oil pastels, pencil crayon, paint markers
2. Painting mediums – watercolour, gouache, acrylic, oil, latex, spray paint and airbrushing
3. Printmaking – etching, screen printing, linoleum, calligraphy and drypoint
4. Industrial Design- jewelry making, button making, clothing design and t-shirt making
5. Design- composition, illustration and posters
6. Digital tablet projects
7. Mural projects

Portfolio preparation and design will be completed under teacher guidance for grade 12 students.

Note: There is a course fee of $50. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

STUDIO ARTS 3D 10/11/12:  CERAMICS & SCULPTURE (Grades 10-12)

Students will choose and devise assignments with teacher guidance, in the following areas: Ceramics, Sculpture (paper mache, wood, metal, mold making, various mixed mediums) and Industrial Design

This course offers experience, through exploration and practice, in a variety of 3 dimensional techniques.

Students who have credit for C&S 10 will have the opportunity create larger and more ambitious projects. The student will choose and devise assignments, with teacher guidance, on a contract basis. A minimum of 3 major projects is expected.

Portfolio preparation and design will be completed under teacher guidance for grade 12 students.

Note: There is a course fee of $50. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

IB ART/VISUAL ARTS 11/12 (SL or HL)

This is a two year course that consists of three parts, all of which are compulsory.

1. Process Portfolio:
   1. Studio: larger term projects will be completed and research of process will be submitted.
   2. Sketchbook: The purpose of the sketchbook is to encourage adventurous and critical research. During the two-year course, one or more books will be produced as a highly personal record of the candidate’s research in the appreciation and history of art and design. The book will contain both visual and verbal information and will have the appearance of a working journal.
2. Comparative Study: Students analyse and compare different artworks by various artists. This independent, critical and contextual investigation explores artworks, objects and artifacts from differing cultural contexts.
3. Exhibition: Students submit for assessment a selection of resolved artworks for a student created exhibition. Students will curate their own art show to showcase the work they completed over the two-year course.

IB Art students are expected to work in a mature, thoughtful and self-directed manner. Time should be set aside to complete art projects in addition to class time.

Note: There is a course fee of $65. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

A first year credit is available at most universities for students scoring a 5 or better. This course may also qualify for Provincial Scholarship consideration if a 5 or better is achieved.

IDS 12: PORTFOLIO

This full year, 4 credit, course is intended for the serious art student who wishes to pursue a post-secondary career in art. Recommendation of the teacher is required. Course options include:

1. projects in specific areas of specialization;
2. assembling a portfolio of presentation pieces;
3. gallery visits;
4. visits to post-secondary institutions.

The specific activities of this course will depend on the needs of the individual student. Students will choose and devise assignments, with teacher guidance, on a contract basis. A minimum of 3 major projects is expected.

 

MEDIA ARTS

YEARBOOK

GRAPHIC PRODUCTION 11/12: YEARBOOK (Grades 10/11/12)

This course is dedicated to the production of the school yearbook.  Students in this course are expected to meet deadlines and produce work at a high level of quality.  Classes may be held in a regular time slot outside the regular school schedule, two days a week. Furthermore, students will be required to commit to additional classes when required to meet deadlines and complete assignments.

Yearbook 10 & Yearbook 11: The three main elements of Yearbook journalism are the photography, creative writing and graphic design.  Students will learn and apply aspects of all three of these elements in a time-sensitive, budget conscious environment.

Note: Grade 10 students will receive Media Design 10 credit.

Yearbook 12:The focus of this course is to complement the creation of the Yearbook by assisting in management of production and creative control.  Students taking this course should have a very strong work ethic, and through the duration of this course will develop strong teamwork and leadership skills.  Please note that it is recommended that Yearbook 11 is taken before Yearbook 12.

Editor Role: Students can apply for an Editor Role with 1 year of Yearbook experience.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY 9

This course introduces students to the artistic possibilities within photography. Students will learn how to take stunning photographs of friends and family and create their own photographic works of art that can be printed and displayed.  Students will learn photography basics by using both traditional film and digital cameras.  Professional looking photographs will be created through the use of  exposure, composition, and lighting effects.  Students will engage in shooting their own photographs then developing, manipulating, and enhancing them in the darkroom as well as through the use of Adobe Photoshop.  Although the school has a limited number of digital cameras it is recommended that the student have access to their own camera to ensure availability if all school cameras are in use.

Note: There is a course fee of $50. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

PHOTOGRAPHY 11/12 (Grades 10/11/12)

“Photography is a unique art form that captures images in a variety of context.”

PHOTOGRAPHY 11 encourages students to develop their skills with a variety of techniques and tools while exploring the world with a lens of a camera. They are asked to take creative risks with a variety of photographic possibilities.  Students will have the opportunity to use DSLR cameras and develop their editing skills using Photoshop. By the end of this course students will have a personal photographic portfolio.

Note: There is a course fee of $40. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

PHOTOGRAPHY 12 students who have taken Photography 11 will build on their foundations to expand their skills, techniques, and knowledge of photographic practices. “Photography is an essential element of culture and reveals insights into the human experience.”  Students will refine their skills related to styles and genres and will be asked to create innovative images for specific audiences. Students will have an extensive portfolio at the end of the course.

Note: There is a course fee of $40. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

GRAPHIC ARTS 11/12: GRAPHIC DESIGN   (Gr. 10/11/12)

“Graphic design is the art and practice of planning and project ideas and experiences with visual and textual content.”

Students will design, create, and refine graphic artworks. Both traditional and digital techniques will be used, from pencil to tablet. Graphic design students will produce works for specific audiences and will be expected to take creative risks that challenge their concepts of aesthetics with considerations to cultural, social, environmental, and personal perspectives. Students will have access to DSLR cameras, learn how to use Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop

 

ANIMATION  &  FILM

MEDIA 9: FILM & ANIMATION

This course is an introduction to media arts through the basics of animation and film production. Learn how to create and animate objects and drawings as well as explore the foundations of film making. Students will develop a visual vocabulary and an understanding of the power of moving images and sound through a myriad of collaborative and individual projects. Skills learned will cover classic animation (cel animation, stop-frame animation, zoetropes, drawing for animation etc.) and film (story boarding, narrative structure, character development, camera movement and framing, editing of image and sound). A component of this course will be the study of film and animation history. Students may have the opportunity to screen work at student film festivals.

Note: There is a course fee of $20. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

MEDIA ARTS 11: ANIMATION (Grades 10/11/12)

Animation 11 is a natural continuum of what was learned in the animation component of Media 9 (though Media 9 is not a pre-requisite).  In this course you will build on the skills required to create cel (drawn) animation, stop-frame animation, and  other innovative aspects of animation. Course content will include practical animation skills, story-boarding, drawing, character development, lighting, timing and spacing, key drawing, walk cycles, filming, sound and computer editing etc. In this course students will have the opportunity to have input into the direction of their personal project work.  A component of this course will be studying animation history and reviewing animated films that can inform the coursework.  Throughout the year, you may also have the opportunity to submit work to film festivals, attend field trips, and display your work around the school.

Note: There is a course fee of $20. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

MEDIA ARTS 12: ANIMATION (Grades 11/12)

This course is intended for students who are considering pursuing animation at the post secondary level, or who have a specific desire to develop their skills in animation.  This course will provide the opportunity for further experience and knowledge base development in animation production and history.  Course content will include a focus on classic animation and personal skill in the areas of stop-motion animation, cel animation, narrative technique, character development, writing, story boarding, timing, filming, lighting, editing, and animation history.  An important component of this course is self-directed where students will propose individual topics of study.  Portfolio development will be stressed for those applying to Animation at post-secondary level.  Student should expect to work both individually and in groups.

Note: There is a course fee of $20. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

FILM 11 (Grades 10/11/12)

Film 11 creates a solid foundation for the use of film as an effective tool to communicate ideas and stories.  In addition to the study of relevant films and documentaries, students will be introduced to the various aspects of film production: camera techniques, editing, scriptwriting, narrative structure, story-boarding, lighting, sound, design, etc.  Students will be involved in both individual and group projects and will be required to work cooperatively throughout the course.  Students involved in this course should expect that EXTRA-CURRICULAR time will be required in the production of finished projects.

Note: There is a course fee of $35. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course. Grade 10 students will receive Film 11 credit

FILM 12 (Grade 11/12)

Film 12 is a full year follow-up course to Film 11.  In addition to studying the making of certain films and television shows, students will continue to hone their skills as filmmakers with more engaged and complex film projects.  A specific focus will be on the development of the conceptual basis for film creation as students find new and exciting ways to communicate their ideas.  A second emphasis will be on the specific development of technical skills in both cinematography and editing of films.  The students will have the opportunity to be involved in both individual and group projects and will be required to work cooperatively throughout the course.  Students involved in this course should expect that EXTRA-CURRICULAR TIME will be required for the production of finished projects.

Note: There is a course fee of 35. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

IB FILM 11/12 (SL/HL)

This two-year IB course is designed for students with interests in all aspects of film. Students will study film sequences in detail and analyze films and film-making traditions from various cultures. Students are expected to be creatively involved in film-making.  Projects include: creating a documentary, scriptwriting, oral presentations, written film analysis, and various other film project. As this is an IB course, evaluation will be both internal and external.  If the final mark is sufficiently high, it will also qualify as one section for a Provincial Scholarship.

Note: There is a course fee of $65 each year. The fee covers the cost of materials and resources that students consume or take home that enhance the experience of the course.

 

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