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Course Descriptions and Prerequisites
The Arts
The Arts Prerequisite Chart maps out the courses offered in the discipline and shows the link between courses and the possible prerequisites for them:
List of Courses Offered in 2024-2025
Explore our course offerings in the Arts, including Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, and more:
Code | Course Name | Grade | Area | Type | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Integrated Arts | 9 | Integrated Arts | Open | None | |
Integrated Arts | 10 | Integrated Arts | Open | None | |
Exploring & Creating the Arts | 11 | Exploring & Creating the Arts | Open | None | |
Exploring & Creating the Arts | 12 | Exploring & Creating the Arts | Open | None | |
Dance | 9 | Dance | Open | None | |
Dance | 10 | Dance | Open | None | |
Dance | 11 | Dance | Open | None | |
Dance | 11 | Dance | University / College Preparation | Dance, Grade 9 or 10, Open | |
Dance | 12 | Dance | University / College Preparation | Dance, Grade 11, University/College Preparation | |
Dance | 12 | Dance | Workplace Preparation | Dance, Grade 11, Open | |
Drama | 9 | Drama | Open | None | |
Drama | 10 | Drama | Open | None | |
Drama | 11 | Drama | Open | None | |
Drama | 11 | Drama | University / College Preparation | Drama, Grade 9 or 10, Open | |
Drama | 12 | Drama | University / College Preparation | Drama, Grade 11, University/College Preparation | |
Drama | 12 | Drama | Workplace Preparation | Drama, Grade 11, Open | |
Media Arts | 10 | Media Arts | Open | None | |
Media Arts | 11 | Media Arts | Open | None | |
Media Arts | 11 | Media Arts | University / College Music Preparation | Media Arts, Grade 10, Open, or any Grade 9 or 10 arts course | |
Media Arts | 12 | Media Arts | University / College Preparation | Media Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation | |
Media Arts | 12 | Media Arts | Workplace Preparation | Media Arts, Grade 11, Open | |
Music | 9 | Music | Open | None | |
Music | 10 | Music | Open | None | |
Music | 11 | Music | Open | None | |
Music | 11 | Music | University / College Preparation | Music, Grade 9 or 10, Open | |
Music | 12 | Music | University / College Preparation | Music, Grade 11, University/College Preparation | |
Music | 12 | Music | Workplace Preparation | Music, Grade 11, Open | |
Visual Arts | 9 | Visual Arts | Open | None | |
Visual Arts | 10 | Visual Arts | Open | None | |
Visual Arts | 11 | Visual Arts | Open | None | |
Visual Arts | 11 | Visual Arts | University / College Preparation | Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open | |
Visual Arts | 12 | Visual Arts | University/ College Preparation | Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation | |
Visual Arts | 12 | Visual Arts | Workplace | Visual Arts, Grade 11, Open |
Course Descriptions
Descriptions of the Arts courses offered at our schools, as well as information on any prerequisites required, can be found below. Please note that not all courses are offered at all schools.
Focus Course Codes and Titles (Grades 9-12)
Focus courses are available within the new Arts curriculum policy. The following table provided information on the codes and titles of focus courses available in the Arts disciplines.
Area of Focus | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATB | Dance – Ballet |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATD | Dance – Composition |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATE | Dance – Northern European/Asian |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATF | Dance – African |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATG | Dance – English/Irish/Scottish |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATH | Dance – History Development |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATI | Dance – Indian/South Central Asian |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATJ | Dance – Jazz |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATK | Dance – Caribbean |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATL | Dance – Central and South American |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATM | Dance – Modern |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATN | Dance – Aboriginal Peoples (North American) |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATO | Dance – Pacific Rim/Asian |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATP | Dance – Performance Practice |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATR | Dance – Hip Hop and Urban |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATS | Dance – Social Dance (Ballroom, Swing, Traditional Forms) |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATT | Dance – Tap |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATU | Dance – Music Theatre |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATW | Dance – Mediterranean/Middle Eastern |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATX | Dance – French |
Dance (Grade 9-12) | ATZ | Dance – World Cultures |
Drama (Grade 9-12) | ADB | Drama – Music Theatre |
Drama (Grade 9-12) | ADC | Drama in the Community |
Drama (Grade 9-12) | ADD | Drama – Production |
Drama (Grade 9-12) | ADV | Drama – Film/Video |
Drama (Grade 11-12) | ADF | Director's Craft |
Drama (Grade 11-12) | ADG | Drama – Acting/Improvisation |
Drama (Grade 11-12) | ADP | Drama – Playwriting/Theatre Development |
Drama (Grade 11-12) | ADT | Drama – Canadian Theatre |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMB | Instrumental Music – Brass |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMC | Music for Creating |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMD | Electronic Music |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AME | Small Ensemble |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMG | Guitar Music |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMH | Stage-Band Music |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMI | Instrumental Music – Band |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMJ | Vocal Jazz |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMK | Keyboard Music |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMM | Music and Computers |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMO | Instrumental Music – Orchestra |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMP | Instrumental Music – Percussion |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMQ | Steel Drum – Music |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMR | Repertoire |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMS | Instrumental Music – Strings |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMT | Music Theatre |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMV | Music – Vocal/Choral |
Music (Grade 9-12) | AMW | Music – Woodwinds |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWA | Visual Arts – Crafts |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWC | Visual Arts – Ceramics |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWD | Visual Arts – Visual Design |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWE | Visual Arts – Information / Consumer Design |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWF | Visual Arts – Industrial Design |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWG | Visual Arts – Environmental Design |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWH | Visual Arts – Interior Design |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWI | Visual Arts – Fashion and Textile Design |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWJ | Visual Arts – Stage Design |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWK | Visual Arts – Illustration |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWL | Visual Arts – Drawing |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWM | Visual Arts – Drawing and Painting |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWN | Visual Arts – Painting |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWO | Visual Arts – Printmaking |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWP | Visual Arts – Sculpture |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWQ | Visual Arts – Photography |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWR | Visual Arts – Film / Video |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWS | Visual Arts – Digital Media |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWT | Visual Arts – Non-Traditional |
Visual Arts (Grade 9-12) | AWU | Visual Arts – Cultural/Historical Studies |
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