Left photo is of three  OCS students in uniform creating a women in STEM poster. Center photo is of OCS United Nations students in uniform preparing together. Right photo is of OCS students in uniform holding an informational table about Science Club.

Visual Arts

We offer Visual Arts at all Grade levels. 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.

Courses Offered

Visual Art:

  • Grade 9 is NAC 1O open course focusing on First Nations, Inuit and Métis arts.

  • Grade 10 AVI 2O open course (no prerequisite required).

  • Grade 11 AVI 3M Visual Art College/University prep course (prerequisites: Grade 9 NAC and/or Grade 10 Visual Arts and/or Visual Design).

  • Grade 12 AVI 4M (prerequisite: Grade 11 Visual Art and/or Visual Design).

Visual Design:

  • Grade 10 AWD 2O Visual Design open course (no prerequisite required).

  • Grade 11 AWD 3M Visual Design College/University (prerequisites: Grade 9 NAC and/or Grade 10 Visual Arts and/or Grade 10 Visual Design).

  • Grade 12 AWD 4M (prerequisite: Grade 11 Visual Art and/or Visual Design).

  • Grade 11 AWQ 3M Photography (prerequisites: Grade 9 or 10 visual art or design courses).

  • Grade 12 AWQ 4M Photography (prerequisites: Grade 11 photography).

  • Grade 11 AWR 3M Film (no prerequisite required)

Extracurricular Activities

  • Art Council

  • Anime Club

  • Mural Club

  • Yearbook Committee

Projects/Events

Art and Stage Show 2022 

Abracadabra - "I will create when I speak"

Date: November 10 and November 11 
Time: 7:00 PM 
Location: Auditorium 
Cost: $5 advance tickets. $7 at the door.