Overview Course Descriptions
VISUAL ARTS, Grade 9, Open
Code: AVI1O
This course is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study.
Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials by using a range of media, processes, techniques, and styles. Students will use the creative and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.
Prerequisite: None
VISUAL ARTS, Grade 10, Open
Code: AVI2O
This course enables students to develop their skills in producing and presenting art by introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic exploration and experimentation. Students will apply the elements and principles of design when exploring the creative process. Students will use the critical analysis process to reflect on and interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.
Prerequisite: None
MEDIA ARTS, Grade 10, Open
Code: ASM2O
This course enables students to create media art works by exploring new media, emerging technologies such
as digital animation, and a variety of traditional art forms such as film, photography, video, and visual arts. Students will acquire communications skills that are transferable beyond the media arts classroom and develop an understanding of responsible practices related to the creative process. Students will develop the skills necessary to create and interpret media art works.
Prerequisite: None
VISUAL ARTS, CRAFTS, Grade 11, Open
Code: AWA3O
This course is an exploration of a variety of traditional and contemporary crafts. Studio work may include
depending on student interest) the use of materials such as bone, wood, clay, glass, metal, wire and fibre arts. Students will have the opportunity to create useful and decorative objects while gaining an appreciation and understanding of cultural and creative diversity worldwide. Students will use the creative process to create art works that reflect a wide range of subjects and will evaluate works using the critical analysis process. Students will also explore works of art within a personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural context. This course is recommended for senior students who need the compulsory art credit.
Prerequisite: None
MEDIA ARTS – FILM AND VIDEO, Grade 11, Open
Code: AWR3O
This course enables students to create media art works using available and emerging technologies such as computer animation, digital imaging, and video, and a variety of media. Students will explore the elements and principles of media arts, the connections between contemporary media art works and traditional art forms, and the importance of using responsible practices when engaged in the creative process. Students will develop the skills necessary to create and interpret media art works. This focus course explores and analyses story-telling through various video and animation techniques. Students will express their ideas and opinions, as well as, demonstrate their artistry and technical skills through flash and stop motion animations, flipbooks, comedic videos and factual documentaries.
Prerequisite: None; however, ASM 20, Any Visual Art 9-12 is suggested
VISUAL ARTS, Grade 11, University / College Preparation
Code: AVI3M
This course enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in visual arts. Students will use the creative process to explore a wide range of themes through studio work that may include drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking, as well as the creation of collage, multimedia works, and works using emergent technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of others. The course may be delivered as a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g. photography, video, computer graphics, and information design).
Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open
VISUAL ARTS, Grade 12, University /College Preparation
Code: AVI4M
This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process when creating and
presenting two- and three-dimensional art works using a variety of traditional and emerging media and
technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process to deconstruct art works and explore connections
between art and society. The studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and
techniques that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make connections between
various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
VISUAL ARTS, - Drawing and Painting, Grade 12, University /College Preparation
Code: AWM4M
This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process when creating and
presenting two dimensional art works using a variety of traditional and emerging media and technologies.
Students will use the critical analysis process to deconstruct selected drawings and paintings and explore
connections between art and society. The studio program enables students to explore a range of materials,
processes, and techniques that can be applied in their own art production. This course is geared toward
building up student portfolios for February post-secondary art program applications and will therefore be offered in the fall semester only.
It is strongly recommended that students have AVI 4M. If not, then a portfolio interview will be
required.