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The Visual Arts program provides opportunities for students to learn about visual arts and culture in order to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enrich their lives. Studio art courses are designed to accommodate a range of interests, to develop expertise and to encourage creativity in all students. While new activities, experiences, and ideas for artistic expression will occur at each level, many projects will involve the practice and refinement of skills and knowledge gained previously. The demands and standards placed on students in demonstrating a creative approach and in developing technical skill increases with each grade level.

ART 8 EXPLORE PROGRAM

Students will become familiar with the elements & principles of design through exercises and projects in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and printmaking. The focus will be on exploring artistic techniques and mediums to develop ways of seeing and expressing themselves creatively. 

Supplementary Fee $5.25

VISUAL ARTS 9

This is a foundation course that offers students a wide range of artistic experiences. Art elements and principles will be incorporated into projects.  Skills and techniques introduced in Explore Art 8 will be developed and expanded in projects that can include drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, printmaking, sketchbook work, and the study of select artists and art movements.

Supplementary fee: $26.15

ART STUDIO 10

This is a survey course that offers students a wide range of artistic experiences that develops and expands the skills and techniques introduced in Explore 8 and Visual Arts 9.  Projects will incorporate the elements and principles of design that can include drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, collage, printmaking, sketchbook work, and the study of select artists and art movements. Recommended: Visual Art 9.  

Supplementary fee: $26.15

ART STUDIO 11

In this course students become involved in a broad range of art activities at a more sophisticated level than the foundation classes Visual Art 9 and Art Studio 10. Projects can include drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, installation, and sculpture along with the study of select artists and art movements, and image development strategies. Recommended: Visual Art 9 and/or Art Studio 10, or Studio Arts 2D-11. 

Supplementary fee: $26.15

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ART STUDIO 12

Students will continue exploring media and processes they learned in Art Studio 11. Students should have a good understanding from previous art classes of materials, methods, image strategies, and the elements and principles of design. This senior art course is designed to give students the opportunity for greater independence in developing artistic skills and in choosing specific areas of interest. At this level, students will be encouraged to work independently to develop personal projects and a portfolio for post-secondary application. Recommended: Art Studio 11 and/or Studio Arts 2D-11 or 12. 

Supplementary fee: $26.15

STUDIO ARTS 2D-11

This course focuses on the development of drawing and painting skills using a variety of materials in image development and compositional strategies. Materials and techniques can include drawing, painting, collage, mixed media, installation, and printmaking. Research into art history and contemporary visual culture along with sketchbook work are key elements in this course. Recommended: Visual Art 9 and/or Art Studio 10 and/or Art Studio 11. 

Supplementary fee: $26.15

STUDIO ARTS 2D-12

Students will continue exploring media and processes they learned in Studio Arts 2D-11, with a greater opportunity for choosing subjects and materials for projects. Students should have a good understanding from previous art classes of materials, methods, image strategies, and the elements of art and principles of design. At this level, students will be encouraged to work independently to develop personal projects and a portfolio for post-secondary application. Recommended: Studio Arts 11-2D and/or Art Studio 11 or 12. 

Supplementary fee: $26.15

STUDIO ARTS 3D – 10, 11 & 12

Students will explore how sculpture communicates ideas, emotions and perspectives through form while they plan, create and refine artistic creations. Students will be introduced to a range of sculpture materials, techniques and processes in the design and construction of 3D artwork. Research of sculptors and art movements will be included. The 12 section is designed to give students the opportunity to work independently to develop personal projects and portfolios for post-secondary applications. Students will continue to explore processes, materials, and techniques they learned in Art Studio 3D-10 and/or Art Studio 3D-11. Recommended: Art Studio 9/10 and/or Art Studio 11/12. 

Supplementary fee: $36.60