Art & Drawing
Art 10 (5 credits) *Course fee required
Art 10 focuses on developing the skills to see, record and creatively express the world around you. Students will learn how to gesture sketch and to develop volume through shading and form. We study colour, value and perspective, and work in a variety of media including pencil, charcoal, conte, paint (acrylic, oil, and watercolour), and clay and/or wire sculpture. There is an emphasis on skill development combined with creative expression. Students receive an Art Kit as part of their course fees and have the opportunity to take part in Art Beat, the school art and photography show.
Art 20 (5 credits) *Course fee required
In Art 20, students learn to express ideas in greater depth, detail and precision. We draw the human form and portraits, and improve rendering of depth and landscape. We study colour temperature, intensity and value, and research artists. In Art 20, there is a greater opportunity for self-expression and work in preferred media. The semester culminates with an advanced independent project in media of the student’s choice. Students receive an Art Kit as part of their course fees and take part in Art Beat, the school art and photography show.
Art 30 (5 credits) *Course fee required
In Art 30, the student will focus on developing expertise and personal voice. In-depth studies include advanced figurative/portraiture work, abstraction and colour study. There is a greater emphasis on developing personal style. If desired, students will prepare a portfolio that may be used for post-secondary programs or potential employers. Students receive an Art Kit as part of their course fees and take part in Art Beat, the school art and photography show.
Drawing
Drawing 15 (5 credits) *Course fee required
In Drawing 15, students explore a variety of traditional and contemporary drawing methods, media and surfaces. As well, students create visual imagery through the exploration and application of a variety of sources and methods. There is a focus on students developing an analytical and reflective artistic working process. Students also work collaboratively to examine and communicate artistic ideas. Students receive an art kit and have the opportunity to take part in our school art show, Art Beat.
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Drawing 25 (5 credits) *Course fee required
Drawing 25 is an intermediate-level visual art course that builds on foundational drawing skills and encourages students to further develop their technical abilities and personal artistic voice. Through observation, experimentation, and creative exploration, students refine their understanding of line, value, proportion, perspective, composition, and shading techniques.
Students work with a variety of media such as graphite, charcoal, ink, and mixed media while exploring subject matter including still life, portraiture, landscape, and conceptual imagery. Emphasis is placed on developing stronger observational skills, applying the elements and principles of design, and demonstrating increased attention to detail and craftsmanship.
In addition to studio practice, students engage in critique, reflection, and analysis of both their own work and the work of others to deepen their understanding of artistic processes and visual communication. Drawing 25 encourages creativity, problem-solving, and independent thinking while preparing students for advanced art courses at the 30 level.
Drawing 25 is new for the 2026-2027 school year.