Art
We offer a visual arts program that accommodates students who intend to enter Fine Arts, other areas of creative arts study or who simply wish to develop their creative and technical abilities.
As the practice has been in the middle years, the school has put together an Art Supply Kit for students to purchase, which includes all the personal supplies necessary to complete the required coursework. Cheques are payable at the time of registration. Provided that the materials are cared for and that any used-up supplies are replaced, this kit will last students through ART 20G, 30G/S and 40G/S.
Graphic Design 25G
This course is designed to teach students how to communicate effectively using graphic design and equip them with an awareness and skills enabling them to be more creative when designing publications for print. The course is a study of the concepts and design principles used in print media (including personal and
professional product design, advertising, and editorial work) using the elements and principles of design with a focus on elements such as layout, art, photography, type and illustrations. Students will strengthen their awareness of the relationship between content, form and style. Competency with Adobe
Photoshop is a prerequisite for admission to this course.
Art 20G
This course is open to all students with or without a previous art background. With teacher direction, students will participate in two- and three-dimensional art
activities. Art history and art appreciation are introduced. Students are expected to keep an idea journal in addition to major class projects. The emphasis is on creative expression, learning about art in context, using art language and tools, and valuing artistic experience.
Art 30S
This course extends and intensifies what was started in ART 20G. The emphasis is on conceptualization and idea development, as well as understanding materials and their design possibilities. Studio time is an essential component of this course. Students begin to develop their own critical evaluation skills through
discussion. This course is intended for students who want to pursue creative expression in greater depth. Students with a serious interest in art, who are
looking to be challenged creatively, and students wishing to enter post-secondary programs should consider the ‘S’ level course. (Prerequisite: ART 20G)
Art 30G
The 30G course is similar in content to the 30S course. It provides the student with a more general approach to the study of art, which may not necessarily
lead to further study. (Prerequisite: ART 20G)
Art 40S
Continued studio work will add to the skills developed in Art 30S, and may include advanced painting, drawing, collage, three-dimensional sculpture or experimental mixed media works. Art history and appreciation are continued. Students with a serious interest in art, who are looking to be challenged
creatively, and students wishing to enter post-secondary programs should consider the ‘S’ level course. This course is partially student-directed. Art
40S includes critiques, continued research and artist studies. Emphasis will be placed on the development of completed and comprehensive oral, written or
visual statements. (Prerequisite: ART 30S)
Art 40G
The 40G course is similar in content to the 40S course. It provides the student with a more general approach to the study of art, which may not necessarily
lead to further study. (Prerequisite: ART 30G)
As the practice has been in the middle years, the school has put together an Art Supply Kit for students to purchase, which includes all the personal supplies necessary to complete the required coursework. Cheques are payable at the time of registration. Provided that the materials are cared for and that any used-up supplies are replaced, this kit will last students through ART 20G, 30G/S and 40G/S.
Graphic Design 25G
This course is designed to teach students how to communicate effectively using graphic design and equip them with an awareness and skills enabling them to be more creative when designing publications for print. The course is a study of the concepts and design principles used in print media (including personal and
professional product design, advertising, and editorial work) using the elements and principles of design with a focus on elements such as layout, art, photography, type and illustrations. Students will strengthen their awareness of the relationship between content, form and style. Competency with Adobe
Photoshop is a prerequisite for admission to this course.
Art 20G
This course is open to all students with or without a previous art background. With teacher direction, students will participate in two- and three-dimensional art
activities. Art history and art appreciation are introduced. Students are expected to keep an idea journal in addition to major class projects. The emphasis is on creative expression, learning about art in context, using art language and tools, and valuing artistic experience.
Art 30S
This course extends and intensifies what was started in ART 20G. The emphasis is on conceptualization and idea development, as well as understanding materials and their design possibilities. Studio time is an essential component of this course. Students begin to develop their own critical evaluation skills through
discussion. This course is intended for students who want to pursue creative expression in greater depth. Students with a serious interest in art, who are
looking to be challenged creatively, and students wishing to enter post-secondary programs should consider the ‘S’ level course. (Prerequisite: ART 20G)
Art 30G
The 30G course is similar in content to the 30S course. It provides the student with a more general approach to the study of art, which may not necessarily
lead to further study. (Prerequisite: ART 20G)
Art 40S
Continued studio work will add to the skills developed in Art 30S, and may include advanced painting, drawing, collage, three-dimensional sculpture or experimental mixed media works. Art history and appreciation are continued. Students with a serious interest in art, who are looking to be challenged
creatively, and students wishing to enter post-secondary programs should consider the ‘S’ level course. This course is partially student-directed. Art
40S includes critiques, continued research and artist studies. Emphasis will be placed on the development of completed and comprehensive oral, written or
visual statements. (Prerequisite: ART 30S)
Art 40G
The 40G course is similar in content to the 40S course. It provides the student with a more general approach to the study of art, which may not necessarily
lead to further study. (Prerequisite: ART 30G)