Visual Arts courses
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Art 9
Students will be introduced to contemporary media and it’s impact on their artwork. Media can have a direct influence on the appearance and conceptual nature of an artwork. Non-traditional media has a tendency to alter the manner that an artist approaches their audience and the work itself. Students will be engaged in developing work that incorporates digital image editing and digital collage, expressive texture with acrylics on canvas, digital character design, the principles of environmental artworks, the idea of using auditory media, multi-media work and assemblage sculpture. With new avenues of artistic expression continually becoming an option to artists of today, it is important to allow our young artists access to work with these media as early as possible. Students will be challenged to development artworks that pursue their own passions and interests. Through discussions students can explore concepts and theories as a group of artists (using visual presentations and class lectures). Students will develop their own projects that illustrate their understanding of these objectives. A major component of this course will be developing the skills that artists need to acquire when solving a visual and/or artistic problem; students will be given strategies that they can employ to successfully demonstrate their understanding of key concepts and theories in the Visual Art.
Art 10 (Introductory Studio Art) (5 credits)
Pre-requisite: None
This is an introductory Visual Arts course that allows high school students to explore a variety of media areas and techniques. Students will acquire a basic understanding of art principles and elements. The focus of the course is to develop strong foundation skills in Visual Arts. Students will be involved in sketchbook activities and projects that are designed to stimulate creativity and will focus on technical drawing and design skills. Students will be instrumental in the development of their own projects and pursuit of their passions as they demonstrate their understanding of the course objectives.
Art 20 (Instructional & Intermediate Studio Art) (5 credits)
Pre-requisite: Art 10
This course will help students to continue to develop and refine the skills and artistic foundation developed in Art 10. The students will develop these skills through in-depth studies and critical analysis that enables the artist to interpret and evaluate art. The students will continue to demonstrate and develop an advanced control of a range of visual artistic skills and techniques. The studio experience will focus on personal themes of expression, requiring appropriate selection of media by the artist and the application of artistic skills and knowledge.
Art 30 (Mentoring & Advanced Studio Art) (5 credits)
Pre-requisite: Art 20
This is an advanced studio class where artists are encouraged to hone their technical ability and demonstrate an advanced understanding of media and media techniques. Students at this level are expected to adopt a strong mentorship role in the studio and demonstrate professional studio behaviour. Artists will continue to develop their skills but may choose to focus on a specific media in which to specialize or master. Art critiques continue to play an important role in the development of artistic vocabulary and understanding. The exploration and development of conceptual artwork is encouraged by artists of this caliber. The studio experience will focus on students growing in an individual direction, artistic evolution, conceptual maturity in their work and advanced technical ability.
Communication Technology I (5 credits)
Pre-requisite: None
This is an introductory course that offers students the opportunity to explore digital photography/imaging, audio/video production, animation and digital design. Students entering the course will explore media through an introductory module Media & You (COM1020) wherein they are provided with a hands-on introduction to the various segments of communication studies (media and how it can be used to communicate both ideas and information). The course will be supplemented by guest speakers and instructors during specific modules. Students will acquire a basic understanding of digital media and become competent with several high profile software applications. These skills will allow students the opportunity to create work that incorporates and integrates 3D rendering, digital animation of figures and environments, digital photo manipulation and re-touching, multimedia design and digital presentations.
Communication Technology II (5 credits)
Pre-requisite: 5 credits in Communication Technology I
In this intermediate course, students will focus on the knowledge, skills and attitudes that would apply in many sectors of the communications industry. Students will expand on their study of photography, printing techniques and applications, audio/video production techniques and will use the computer as a significant production tool.
Communication Technology III (3 or 5 credits)
Pre-requisite: 5 credits in Communication Technology II
In this advanced level course, students will focus on the knowledge, skills and attitudes previously learned, that would apply in many sectors of the communications industry. Students will continue to expand their study of photography, printing techniques and applications, audio/video production techniques and will use the computer as a significant production tool.