Art

Art Program

Art Program - Courses

Art 10

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 school fees and have the opportunity to take part in Art Beat, the school art and photography show.

Art 20 

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 school fees and take part in Art Bea, the school art and photography show.

Art 30  

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 school fees and take part in Art Beat, the school art and photography show

Art 31 Co-requisite: Art 30 (75% plus an excellent record of attendance) 

 In Art 31, the student will investigate the function, creation and appreciation of art. The course will be a combination of a rigorous and largely self-directed studio practice, in addition to researching contemporary art and the systems and structures around it. This is a course for the serious art student interested in advancing their skills and knowledge. The class includes field trips to commercial galleries, artist centres and/or professional art studios.