| Art |
| 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 will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become reflective and creative thinkers who adopt a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various subject areas and experience. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee $15 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 9 |
| MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL | 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 will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become effective communicators who use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $24 for Method Book Materials and additional costs for Instrument Rental |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 9 |
| MUSIC: VOCAL | AMV1O1 |
| 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. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $20 for repertoire and materials |
| 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 will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become effective communicators who read, understand and use written materials effectively. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $30 |
| 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 will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become collaborative contributors who achieve excellence, originality, and integrity in their own work and support these qualities in the work of others. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $15 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 10 |
| MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL | 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. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become collaborative contributors who achieve excellence, originality, and integrity in their own work and support these qualities in the work of others. |
COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $24 for Method Book Materials and additional costs for Instrument Rental
It is strongly recommended that students have AMU101 or the permission of the music department before enrolling in this course. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 10 |
| MUSIC: VOCAL | AMV2O1 |
| 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. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $20 for repertoire and materials |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 10 |
| DANCE | ATC2O1 |
| This course emphasizes the development of students’ technique and creative skills relating to the elements of dance and the tools of composition in a variety of performance situations. Students will identify responsible personal and interpersonal practices related to dance processes and production, and will apply technologies and techniques throughout the process of creation to develop artistic scope in the dance arts. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become effective communicators who use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $20 |
| 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 will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become collaborative contributors who achieve excellence, originality, and integrity in their own work and support these qualities in the work of others. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $35 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 10 |
| VISUAL ARTS: ARTS & CRAFTS (ARTS FOR THE TERRIFIED) | AWA2O1 |
| This course emphasizes learning through practice; building on what students know; and introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic thinking and experimentation. Although the focus is on hands-on creation in the Arts and Crafts, student learning will include the application of the elements and principles of design, incorporating the creative design process, and dealing with the relationships between form and content. Course objectives will be achieved through a program which focuses on the following art forms: painting and drawing; printmaking; sculpture, collage and papier mache. This course helps 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. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $35 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 10 |
| ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY | ADC3O1 |
| This course has a dual function. It is designed for senior level students who are interested in the field of social work or related careers. It provides students with autism and/or a developmental disability an opportunity to work with regular stream students using creative art as a vehicle for self-expression and role-modeling. This course is strongly recommended for students interested in teaching, social work, recreational programming and art therapy careers. |
COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $20
Students are required to submit an application form for this course. Forms are available from the Guidance Department. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 11 |
| MUSIC: KEYBOARDING | AMK3O1 |
| This course is designed to challenge the beginner and the experienced musician alike. Students will study keyboarding techniques, music theory and appreciation, diverse repertoire development and an introduction to MIDI and sequencing. Composing, arranging and improvisation will range from solo to full ensemble environments. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $25 (and headphones must be supplied by the student) |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: None |
| MUSIC: VOCAL/CHORAL | AMV3O1 |
| This course develops students’ musical literacy through performance and the preparation and presentation of music productions. Students will perform works at a level consistent with previous experience. Independently and collaboratively, students will use current technology and the creative and critical analysis processes to plan, produce, present, and market musical productions. Students will respond to, reflect on, and analyse music from various genres and periods, and they will develop skills transferable to other aspects of their life and their careers. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $20 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: AMV1O1 - MUSIC: VOCAL or AMV2O1 - MUSIC: VOCAL |
| DANCE | ATC3O1 |
| This course emphasizes the development of students’ movement vocabulary relating to dance genres from around the world, and of their understanding of the elements of dance and the tools of composition in a variety of performance situations. Students will research and explain how physical, intellectual, and artistic skills developed in dance can be applied in a wide range of careers. They will apply tools and techniques throughout the process of creation and presentation, and reflect on how studies in the dance arts affect personal identity. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become self-directed, responsible, life long learners who examine and reflect on personal values, abilities and aspirations influencing life's choices and opportunities. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $25 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: Dance Grade 9 or 10. |
| YEARBOOK (SEMESTER 1) | IDC3O1 |
| This coures enables students to develop knowledge and skills in the areas of photography, layout design, publishing, web design, jounalism and marketing with the focus on planning and designing the school yearbook. Practical projects will include designing layout spreads for the yearbook, photographing and reporting on major school events as well as developing the necessary skills required in advertising and editing. Students will expand their awareness of practical issues related to art consumer design, business, English and communication technology. This course requires multi-tasking and organization, and the class is held accountable to a publishing company, the student body, faculty and the community. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become reflective and creative thinkers who adopt a holisitic approach to life by integrating learning from various subject areas and experience. |
| 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 will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become reflective and creative thinkers who evaluate situations and solve problems. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $15 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: Dramatic Arts, Grade 9 or 10 |
| MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL | AMU3M1 |
| This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of various kinds of music, including baroque and classical music, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will perform technical exercises and appropriate repertoire, complete detailed creative activities, and analyse and evaluate live and recorded performances. They will continue to increase their understanding of the elements of music while developing their technical and imaginative abilities. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $24 for Method Book Materials and additional cost for Instrument Rental |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: Music, Grade 9 or 10 |
| MUSIC: VOCAL/CHORAL | AMV3M1 |
This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis and the performance of diverse vocal repertoire throughout music history, including baroque, classical, popular music, and Canadian and non-western music. Students will perform technical exercises and appropriate repertoire, complete detailed creative activities, and analyze and evaluate live and recorded performances. They will continue to increase their understanding of the elements of music while developing their technical and imaginative abilities. 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. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $20 for repertoire / materials |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: Vocal Music, Grade 9 or 10 |
| DANCE | ATC3M1 |
| This course emphasizes the development of students’ artistry, improvisational and compositional skills, and technical proficiency in dance genres from around the world. Students will apply dance elements, techniques, and tools in a variety of ways, including performance situations; describe and model responsible practices related to the dance environment; and reflect on how the study of dance affects personal and artistic development. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $25 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: ATC2O1 - DANCE |
| 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 emerging 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 art form (e.g., photography, video, computer graphics, information design). This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become effective communicators who use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $40 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10 |
| VISUAL ARTS: APPLIED DESIGN | AWD3M1 |
| This course explores the realm of producing art with a client in mind. Various areas of applied design will be investigated including product design, information design, interior and/or stage/set design, and fashion design. Students will be required to develop unique solutions for creative problems while utilizing the design process. As well, students will acquire the ability to analyse and assess what is an effective design, whether it be their own work or the work of other designers, past and present. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $35 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10 |
| VISUAL ARTS - PHOTOGRAPHY | AWQ3M1 |
| This course emphasizes the development of the knowledge and skills required for students to move from taking snapshots to taking aesthetically pleasing digital photographs. Students will develop an appreciation for the history of photography and form a basis for their aesthetic Judgment through the analysis of photographs as well as through the creation of a variety of interesting and diverse studio projects. Students will create their own photographs using techniques such as 'the rule of thirds' and technologies such as 'Adobe Photoshop' and are required to have their own digital camera throughout the duration of the course. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $45 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10 |
| YEARBOOK (SEMESTER 2) | IDC4O1 |
| This course continues on from semester one and enables students to develop knowledge and skills in the areas of photography, layout design, publishing, journalism and marketing with the focus on planning and designing the school yearbook. Practical projects will include designing layout spreads fro the yearbook, photographing and reporting on major school events, as well as developing the necessary skills required in advertising and editing. Students will expand their awareness of practical issues related to art, consumer design, business, English, and communication technology. This course requires multi-tasking and organization, and the class is held accountable to a publishing company, the student body, faculty and the community. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become reflective and creative thinkers who adopt a holistic approah to life by integrating learning from various subject areas and experience. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 12 |
| DANCE | ATC4E1 |
| This course enables students to develop performance and interpersonal skills through the study of dance. Students will apply the elements of dance and the tools of composition to develop a physical vocabulary that can be used to create and communicate through dance. Students will research and explain how physical, intellectual, and artistic skills developed in the dance arts are transferable to a wide range of careers and workplace environments. They will develop an understanding of practices associated with healthy living, the benefits of self-discipline, and the importance of continuing engagement in the arts. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $25 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Workplace | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: ATC3O1 - DANCE |
| 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 texts 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. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $15 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: ADA3M1 - DRAMATIC ARTS |
| MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL | AMU4M1 |
| This course enables students to enhance their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music. Students will perform traditional, commercial, and art music, and will respond with insight to live and recorded performances. Students will enhance their understanding of the function of music in society and the impact of music on themselves and various communities and cultures. Students will analyse how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $24 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: AMU3M1 - MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL |
| DANCE | ATC4M1 |
| This course emphasizes the development of students’ technical proficiency, fluency in the language of movement in dance genres from around the world, and understanding of dance science. Students will explain the social, cultural, and historical contexts of dance; apply the creative process through the art of dance in a variety of ways; and exhibit an understanding of the purpose and possibilities of continuing engagement in the arts as a lifelong learner. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $25 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: ATC3M1 - DANCE |
| VISUAL ARTS | AVI4M1 |
| This course focuses on the refinement of students’ skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will analyse art forms; use theories of art in analysing and producing art; and increase their understanding of stylistic changes in modern and contemporary Western art, Canadian (including Native Canadian) art, and art forms from various parts of the world. Students will produce body of work demonstrating a personal approach. |
| COURSE NOTE: Courese Fee: As required |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: AVI3M1 - VISUAL ARTS |
| VISUAL ARTS: APPLIED DESIGN | AWD4M1 |
| This course focuses on the refinement of students’ skills and knowledge in visual arts, with a focus on design. Students will analyse historical and contemporary design; use theories in analysing and producing their own works; and increase their understanding of stylistic changes in modern and contemporary Western art and design, as well as international art and design. Students will produce body of work demonstrating a personal approach in their area of interest - for instance fashion, architecture, landscape, etc. As well, students will prepare pieces for particular portfolio interviews in their area of interest in the field of design. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: As required |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: AWD3M1 - VISUAL ARTS: APPLIED DESIGN |
| DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | AWQ4M1 |
| This course further builds on established technological and design skills and introduces a number of advanced approaches and techniques. The emphasis is on the development of personal strategies and the development of a professional portfolio. A study of Modern and Contemporary photography will help to ground and inspire student work. A digital component will also be included in the course. This course fully prepares students for post secondary study in the creative arts or use of photographic and artistic skills in various careers. |
| COURSE NOTE: Course Fee: $50 |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: AWQ3M1 - VISUAL ARTS - PHOTOGRAPHY |