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| Arts | | DRAMATIC ARTS | ADA1O1 | | This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of sources and cultures. Students will use the elements of drama to examine situations and issues that are relevant to their lives. Students will create, perform, discuss, and analyse drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator, who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology, and information systems to enhance the quality of life. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 9 | | MODERN MUSIC | AMC1O1 | | Student and instructor work together to guide projects based on skill level and interest. Modern technologies, creative activities, combined with music training lessons make for an outstanding music course. Students make choices in regards to any instrument or voice, music activities and music repertoire worth approximately 40% of the course. Music theory, rhythmic dictation, interval dictation, music history, music computer composition and two recorded solo performances (private) are required activities worth approximately 60% of the course. This course presents values and content consistent with our mission as a Catholic Community. Beginning music students are welcome, however weekly, half-hour, private, music lessons are strongly recommended. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 9 | | MUSIC: TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTAL BAND | AMU1O1 | | This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop an understanding of the conventions and elements of music and of safe practices related to music, and will develop a variety of skills transferable to other areas of their life. This course presents values and content consistent with our mission as a Catholic Community and emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 9 | | VISUAL ARTS | AVI1O1 | | This course is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. 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. This course offers an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study and presents values and content consistent with our mission as a Catholic Community. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 9 | | DRAMATIC ARTS | ADA2O1 | | This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms, conventions, and techniques. Students will explore a variety of dramatic sources from various cultures and representing a range of genres. Students will use the elements of drama in creating and communicating through dramatic works. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes and will reflect on their experiences. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator, who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology, and information systems to enhance the quality of life. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 10 | | MODERN MUSIC | AMC2O1 | | Student and instructor work together to guide projects based on skill level and interest. Modern technologies, creative activities, combined with music training lessons make for an outstanding music course. Students make choices in regards to any instrument or voice, music activities and music repertoire worth approximately 40% of the course. Music theory, rhythmic dictation, interval dictation, music history, music computer composition and two recorded solo performances (private) are required activities worth approximately 60% of the course. This course presents values and content consistent with our mission as a Catholic Community. Beginning music students are welcome, however weekly, half-hour, private, music lessons are strongly recommended. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 10 | | MUSIC: TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTAL BAND | AMU2O1 | | This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop their understanding of musical conventions, practices, and terminology and apply the elements of music in a range of activities. They will also explore the function of music in society with reference to the self, communities, and cultures. It is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will participate in creative activities that reach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use. Students MUST select from one of the following instruments: trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, alto sax, or tenor sax. This course presents values and content consistent with our mission as a Catholic Community and emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 10 | | VISUAL ARTS | AVI2O1 | | This course enables students to develop their skills in producing and presenting art by introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic exploration and experimentation. Students will apply the elements and principles of design when exploring the creative process. Students will use the critical analysis process to reflect on and interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 10 | | DRAMATIC ARTS - ART IN THE COMMUNITY | ADC3O1 | | This unique course provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in enriching the lives of our special needs students, or who might ultimately be seeking a career in social work or early childhood education. It may provide the most personally rewarding experience of your high school career. Using the creative arts as a means of communication and expression, you will explore your inner strengths and apply your leadership skills as you help to develop the life skills of your special needs partners. You may even have an opportunity to design a portion of the course. With compassion, openness, understanding and perseverance, you will make a positive difference in these special students’ lives. Experience in dramatic arts, music, or visual arts is an asset, but is not required. Maturity, patience, responsibility, and commitment are required. Your sensitivity and developing leadership skills will be keys to success in this course. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 11 | | BEGINNER GUITAR | AMG3O1 | | This course teaches the fundamentals of guitar playing. Students will: learn guitar chords, perform chord sequences, play melodies, and create their own pieces. Beyond playing, students will also explore guitar playing from the perspective of chord-theory: behind every moving piece of music, there is a sequence of chords that are responsible for the emotive response. Students will learn to use these sequences to create their own music, with intentional effects. A key component of the course is integrated learning. Students will learn the history of guitar, integrated with actual practice. Students will play what they learn. This course will also explore Catholic theology on music and the use of chord sequences in well known Catholic Hymns (and also examine popular songs that have borrowed these sequences to make “hit songs”). Consistent with Catholic Graduate Expectations, students will have an opportunity to become effective communicators using the power of music to move others to empathy and understanding. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 11 | | VISUAL ARTS / INTRODUCTION: “ART FOR THE TERRIFIED” | AWA3O1 | | This introductory senior course focuses on general art and crafts for students who have no prior experience in art. The emphasis will be a “hands on” approach. Students will create works of art that explore a wide range of subject matter, and will evaluate works of art, providing grounds for their aesthetic judgments. Some examination of historical and cultural contexts of Western art (including Canadian art) and art from various world cultures will be included to support their study of specific media. The students will develop the knowledge and skills required in this course while maintaining in all their expressions a commitment to the development of values, attitudes, and actions. Through the integration of the Catholic Graduate Expectations it is our vision that the student strives to become a reflective, creative and holistic thinker. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 11 | | DRAMATIC ARTS | ADA3M1 | | This course requires students to create and perform in dramatic presentations. Students will analyse, interpret, and perform dramatic works from various cultures and time periods. Students will research various acting styles and conventions that could be used in their presentations, and analyse the functions of playwrights, directors, actors, designers, technicians, and audiences. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 | | PREREQUISITE: ADA1O1 - DRAMATIC ARTS or ADA2O1 - DRAMATIC ARTS | | MODERN MUSIC | AMC3M1 | Student and instructor work together to guide projects based on skill level and interest. Modern technologies, creative activities combined with music training lessons make for an outstanding music course. Students make choices in regards to any instrument or voice, music activities and music repertoire worth approximately 40% of the course. Music theory, rhythmic dictation, interval dictation, music history, music computer composition and two recorded solo performances (private) are required activities worth approximately 60% of the course. This course presents values and content consistent with our mission as a Catholic Community.
Students MUST have musical skill and experience on a musical instrument or voice. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 | | PREREQUISITE: AMC1O1 - MODERN MUSIC or AMC2O1 - MODERN MUSIC or AMU1O1 - MUSIC: TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTAL BAND or AMU2O1 - MUSIC: TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTAL BAND | | MUSIC: TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTAL BAND | AMU3M1 | | This course provides students with opportunities to develop their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music, including traditional, commercial, and art music. Students will apply the creative process when performing appropriate technical exercises and repertoire and will employ the critical analysis processes when reflecting on, responding to, and analysing live and recorded performances. Students will consider the function of music in society and the impact of music on individuals and communities. They will explore how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers. It is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will participate in creative activities that reach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use. Students MUST select from one of the following instruments: trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, alto sax, or tenor sax. This course presents values and content consistent with our mission as a Catholic Community and emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 | | PREREQUISITE: AMU1O1 - MUSIC: TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTAL BAND or AMU2O1 - MUSIC: TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTAL BAND | | VISUAL ARTS | AVI3M1 | | This course enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in visual arts. Students will use the creative process to explore a wide range of themes through studio work that may include drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking, as well as the creation of collage, multimedia works, and works using emergent technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of others. The course may be delivered as a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular artform (e.g. photography, video, computer graphics, information design). This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 | | PREREQUISITE: AVI1O1 - VISUAL ARTS or AVI2O1 - VISUAL ARTS | | PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN | AWQ3M1 | This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will explore a range of subject matter through photographic studio activities, and will consolidate their practical skills. Students will also analyze art works and study aspects of Western art history, as well as art forms from Canada and other parts of the world. The students will develop the knowledge and skills required in this course while maintaining in all their expressions a commitment to the development of values, attitudes, and actions. Through the integration of the Catholic Graduate Expectations it is our vision that the student strives to become a reflective, creative and holistic thinker.
**There will be a lab fee of approximately $90 to help offset some of the costs of materials used in the lab. Some additional supplies may be required. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 | | DRAMATIC ARTS | ADA4M1 | | This course requires students to experiment individually and collaboratively with forms and conventions of both drama and theatre from various cultures and time periods. Students will interpret dramatic literature and other text and media sources while learning about various theories of directing and acting. Students will examine the significance of dramatic arts in various cultures, and will analyse how the knowledge and skills developed in drama are related to their personal skills, social awareness, and goals beyond secondary school. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become a collaborative contributor who achieves excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work and supports these qualities in the work of others. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 | | PREREQUISITE: ADA3M1 - DRAMATIC ARTS | | MODERN MUSIC | AMC4M1 | Student and instructor work together to guide projects based on skill level and interest. Modern technologies, creative activities combined with music training lessons make for an outstanding music course. Students make choices in regards to any instrument or voice, music activities and music repertoire worth approximately 40% of the course. Music theory, rhythmic dictation, interval dictation, music history, music computer composition and two recorded solo performances (private) are required activities worth approximately 60% of the course. This course presents values and content consistent with our mission as a Catholic Community.
Students MUST have musical skill and experience on a musical instrument or voice. | | COURSE NOTE: Prerequisite: AMC3M1 or instructors permission. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 | | VISUAL ARTS | AVI4M1 | | This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process when creating and presenting two- and three-dimensional art works using a variety of traditional and emerging media and technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society. The studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make connections between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology, and information systems to enhance the quality of life. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 | | PREREQUISITE: AVI3M1 - VISUAL ARTS | | PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN | AWQ4M1 | This course provides a follow up to the Introduction to Photography course. Students will continue to expand their knowledge and skills in using 35 mm cameras as a means of visual communication. Topics to be explored are the use of a variety of lenses, creative use of filters, techniques that influence composition, exploration of diverse subject matter, manipulation of photographic images and digital imaging. The students will develop the knowledge and skills required in this course while maintaining in all their expressions a commitment to the development of values, attitudes, and actions. Through the integration of the Catholic Graduate Expectations it is our vision that the student strives to become a reflective, creative and holistic thinker.
*There is a fee of approximately $90 for this course to offset the cost of some consumable supplies (photo paper and film). Some additional supplies may be required. | | CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 | | PREREQUISITE: AWQ3M1 - PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN |
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