Career information:
The study of courses in the arts will develop a sense of cultural awareness. Students will come to critically appreciate the power of self-expression. These studies may lead to a wide variety of employment opportunities as listed below

DANCE
DRAMA
MUSIC
VISUAL ARTS

DANCE

ATC 1O1 DANC DANCE, GRADE 9, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the basic movements of Folk and Ethnic, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Ballet, and the scientific and safety principles related to dance. Students will create movement vocabulary for dance compositions, express themselves through movement, and investigate the historical and cultural development of dance. They will also learn about creative influences on dancers and choreographers, and the role of criticism in the art of dance.
Prerequisite: None

ATC 2O1 DANCE, GRADE 10, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course requires students to develop their Hip-Hop, Jazz, Ballet and Modern dance skills and learn the theoretical basis for working with anatomical structure in executing dance movements. Students' learning will include the processes that form the basis for creating dance; the historical development of dance; students' own aesthetic appreciation of dance as they participate in dance class, rehearsals, and performances; and the specialized vocabulary of dance criticism.
Prerequisite: None

ATC 3M1 DANCE, GRADE 11,
University / College Preparation Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the development of technical, composition, and presentation skills in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Modern dance and Musical Theatre. Students will acquire and refine dance skills; compose and present increasingly complex dance works; interpret and evaluate a variety of dance presentations; and study the historical development of various dance forms and the function of dance in specific cultures.
Prerequisite: Dance, Grade 9 or 10, Open

ATC 3O1 DANCE, GRADE 11, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course will give students opportunities to express increasingly complex ideas through movement and to experiment with choreography in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Modern dance and Musical Theatre. Students will develop technical skills; study the historical aspects of various dance forms and the function of dance in specific cultures; evaluate dance works; and investigate ways in which the study of dance can prepare them for various careers.
Prerequisite: Dance, Grade 9 or 10, Open

AEA 4O1 EXPLORING THE ARTS,
GRADE 12, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills related to the creation, interpretation, and production of works involving dance, drama, media arts, music, and/or visual arts. Students will study, evaluate, create and promote art works and productions, and will use a variety of established and experimental techniques and various technologies in individual or group projects (e.g. the presentation of a theatrical scene or an art exhibit on a website). The students will be involved in the production and presentation of a evening performance.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 9 or 10 course in the Arts

DRAMA

ADA 1O1 DRAMATIC ARTS, GRADE 9, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the active exploration of dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of authors, genres, and cultures. Students will construct, discuss, perform, and analyze drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them. Units of study will include; Theatre games, Tableaux, Mime, Improvisation Story-telling, Choral reading, Theatre History and Script writing.
Prerequisite: None

ADA 2O1 DRAMATIC ARTS, GRADE 10, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course requires students to actively explore dramatic forms and techniques, using their own ideas and concerns as well as sources selected from a wide range of authors, genres, and cultures. Student learning will include identifying and using the principles of space, time, voice, and movement in creating, sustaining, and communicating authentic roles within a drama. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creation and presentation of the drama, and will analyze and reflect on the experience.
Prerequisite: None

ADA 3M1 DRAMATIC ARTS, GRADE 11,
University / College Preparation Credit Value – 1.00
This course requires students to create and to perform dramatic presentations. Students will analyze, interpret, and perform works of drama from various cultures, including Western plays from around 1900. Students will also do research on different acting styles and conventions for their presentations, create original works, and analyze the functions of playwright, director, actor, producer, designer, technician, and audience. The production of an adapted Shakespearean play will allow students to assume the responsibilities of a Theatre Troupe.
Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

ADA 3O1 DRAMATIC ARTS, GRADE 11, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course requires students to create and to present dramatic works. Students will do research on and study such types of contemporary theatre as docudrama and forum theatre. They will interpret and present works in a variety of dramatic forms; create and script original works; analyze and reflect on dramatic works; and develop their communication skills and other skills useful in a variety of careers.
Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

ADA 4M1 DRAMATIC ARTS, GRADE 12, University / College Preparation Credit Value – 1.00
This course requires students to experiment with forms and conventions in dramatic literature, and to create/adapt and present dramatic works. Students will do research on dramatic forms, conventions, themes, and theories of acting and directing from different historical periods, and apply their knowledge of these in analyzing and interpreting dramatic literature, including Canadian works and works from various cultures in the late twentieth century, as well as Children’s Theatre. Students will also examine the significance of dramatic arts in various cultures. Students will experience Theatre in the community through attending professional productions as well as through performance for a variety of audiences (i.e. elementary schools).
Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 11, University / College Preparation or Open

ADA 4O1 DRAMATIC ARTS, GRADE 12, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course requires students to create and present a variety of dramatic works. Students will present works by Canadian and other playwrights, and develop original material based on personal narratives, local community issues, or global concerns. They will have hands-on experiences with various aspects of dramatic arts productions, including performance, set design, lighting, costumes, stage and technical management, and marketing. Students will also explore possible careers related to the dramatic arts.
Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 11, University / College Preparation or Open

MUSIC

AMU 1O1 MUSIC, GRADE 9, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will participate in creative activities that teach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use.
Prerequisite: None

 

AMU 2O1 MUSMUSIC, GRADE 10, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Student learning will include participating in creative activities and listening perceptively. Students will also be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music, including the elements, terminology, and history.
Prerequisite: None

Music
AMU 2D1 MUSIC, GRADE 10 Credit Value – 1.00
This course is for students who have previously had at least one year of instrumental music on a Concert Band Instrument. This course will continue to develop skills in performance, knowledge of musical concepts and symbols, creative and listening areas.
Prerequisite: One year of music instruction at the elementary level

AMU 3M1 UMUSIC, GRADE 11,
University / College Preparation Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of various kinds of music, including baroque and classical music, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will perform technical exercises and appropriate repertoire, complete detailed creative activities, and analyze and evaluate live and recorded performances. They will continue to increase their understanding of the elements of music while developing their technical and imaginative abilities.
Prerequisite: Music, Grade 9 or 10, Open

AMU 3O1 UMUSIC, GRADE 11,
Open Credit Value – 1.00
This course develops students' artistic knowledge and skills through the performance of music and the preparation of music productions. Students will perform appropriate works, particularly works in contemporary popular styles. Independently and in groups, they will also plan, a market, and produce music productions, making use of appropriate technology, and will evaluate the results.
Prerequisite: Music, Grade 9 or 10, Open

AMU 4M1 UMUSIC, GRADE 12,
University / College Preparation Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of music from the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, jazz, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will concentrate on developing interpretive skills and the ability to work independently. They will also complete complex creative projects.
Prerequisite: Music, Grade 11 – University / College Preparation or Open

AMG 2O1 GUITAR INTRODUCTION Credit Value – 1.00
This course focuses on the study of guitar. Students will learn fingering, tone production and how to read and write musical notation through performance. Students will participate in large and small ensemble.
Prerequisite: None

AMG 3O1 GUITAR, GRADE 11,
Open Credit Value – 1.00
This guitar course develops students' artistic knowledge and skills through the performance of music and the preparation of music productions. Students will perform appropriate works, particularly works in contemporary popular styles (i.e. rock, pop, jazz, etc.).
Prerequisite: AMG 2O1 or permission of the course instructor

Music

AMG 3M1 GUITAR, GRADE 11,
University / College Preparation Credit Value – 1.00
This guitar course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of various kinds of music, including baroque and classical music, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will perform technical exercises and appropriate repertoire, complete detailed creative activities, and analyze and evaluate live and recorded performances. They will continue to increase their understanding of the elements of music while developing their technical and imaginative abilities, through the study of solo guitar works.
Prerequisite: AMG 2O1 or permission of the course instructor

AMG 4M1 GUITAR, GRADE 12,
University / College Preparation Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis and performance of music of the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, jazz, popular music, and Canadian and non-western music. Students will concentrate on developing interpretive skills and the ability to work independently. They will also complete complex creative projects.
Prerequisite: Guitar grade 11, University / College preparation or Open

AMK 2O1 KEYBOARD, MUSIC,
GRADE 10, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course focuses on the study of keyboard at a level which strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Students will be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music including elements, terminology and history. A variety of texts will be used throughout the course of study.
Prerequisite: None

AMV 2O1 VOCAL MUSIC,
GRADE 10, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course focuses on the study of voice at a level which strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Students will be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music including elements, terminology and history. A variety of texts will be used throughout the course of study.
Prerequisite: None

VISUAL ARTS

Visual Arts

AV1 1O1 VISUAL ARTS, GRADE 9, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course offers 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 through working with a range of materials, processes, techniques, and styles. They will learn and use methods of analysis and criticism and will study the characteristics of particular historical art periods and a selection of Canadian art and the art of other cultures.
Prerequisite: None

AV1 2O1 VISUAL ARTS, GRADE 10, OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course emphasizes learning through practice; building on what students know; and introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic thinking and experimentation. Student learning will include the refined application of the elements and principles of design, incorporating the creative and design processes, and the relationship between form and content. Students will also learn about the connections between works of art and their historical contexts. Course objectives may be achieved either through a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g. drawing, painting).
Prerequisite: None

Visual Arts

AV1 3M1 VISUAL ARTS, GRADE 11,
University / College Preparation Credit Value – 1.00
This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will explore a range of subject matter through studio activities, and will consolidate their practical skills. Students will also analyze art works and study aspects of Western art history, as well as art forms from Canada and other parts of the world.
Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

AV1 3O1 VISUAL ARTS, GRADE 11,
OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course focuses on studio activities in one or more of the visual arts. Students will create art works that explore a wide range of subject matter, and will evaluate art works, providing grounds for their aesthetic judgments. They will also examine historical and cultural contexts of Western art (including Canadian art) and art from various world cultures to support their study of specific media.
Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

AV1 4M1 VISUAL ARTS, GRADE 12,
University / College Preparation or
OPEN Credit Value – 1.00
This course focuses on the refinement of students' skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will analyze art forms; use theories of art in analyzing and producing art; and increase their understanding of stylistic changes in modern and contemporary Western art, Canadian art, and art forms from various parts of the world. Students will produce a body of work demonstrating a personal approach.
Prerequisite: Visual Arts Grade11, University or College Preparation or Open

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