Drama
ADA1O1 Drama, Grade 9 (Open)
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.
Prerequisite: None
ADA2O1 Drama, Grade 10 (Open)
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. Students enrolled in this course will tour an original production to local elementary schools.
Prerequisite: None
ADA3M1 Drama, Grade 11 (University/College)
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.
Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open, Music Theatre ADB2O1
ADA4M1 Drama, Grade 12 (University/College)
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.
Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 11, University/College, Music Theatre ADB3O1
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Drama Production 2 Credit Program
ADD2O/3O/3M/4M Drama: Production and ADP3M/3O/4M Drama: Playwriting/Theatre Development
This two credit program is tailored to give students real-life experience in creating a full-length production with a focus on acting, writing, set design, and set painting. Each student will learn the complexity of this art-form and will be expected to contribute to the production in many ways. The production teams look after promotion, fund raising, lighting & sound, costumes, and hair & makeup. Each person must commit a substantial amount of additional time beyond class time. This two-credit package offers students opportunities to develop life skills such as long-range planning, improved communication skills, increased awareness of stagecraft, and creative thinking. If the demand for this two credit course is high, interviews will be held in March.
ADD2O1 Drama: Production, Grade 10 Open
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.
Prerequisite: None
ADD3M1 Drama: Production, Grade 11 University/College
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.
Prerequisite: Drama, Grade 9 or 10, Open
ADD3O1 Drama: Production, Grade 11 Open
This course requires students to engage in dramatic processes and the presentation of dramatic works, and emphasizes the application of drama skills in other contexts and opportunities. Students will interpret and present works in a variety of dramatic forms, create and script original works, and critically analyse the processes involved in producing drama works. Students will develop a variety of skills related to collaboration and the presentation of drama works.
Prerequisite: None
ADD4M1 Drama: Production, Grade 12 University/College
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.
Prerequisite: Drama, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
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ADP3M1 Drama: Playwriting/Theatre Development, Grade 11 University/College
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.
Prerequisite: Drama, Grade 9 or 10, Open
ADP3O1 Drama: Playwriting/Theatre Development, Grade 11 Open
This course requires students to engage in dramatic processes and the presentation of dramatic works, and emphasizes the application of drama skills in other contexts and opportunities. Students will interpret and present works in a variety of dramatic forms, create and script original works, and critically analyse the processes involved in producing drama works. Students will develop a variety of skills related to collaboration and the presentation of drama works.
Prerequisite: None
ADP4M1 Drama: Playwriting/Theatre Development, Grade 12 University/College
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.
Prerequisite: Drama, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
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Music Theatre
Music Theatre 2 Credit Program
ADB1O/2O/3O/3M/4M Drama: Music Theatre and ADD1O/2O/3M/3O/4M - Drama: Production
This two credit program is tailored to give students real-life experience in creating a full-length production with a focus on acting, singing and dancing. Each student will learn the complexity of this art-form and will be expected to contribute to the production in many ways. The production teams look after promotion, fund raising, lighting & sound, costumes, and hair & makeup. Each person must commit a substantial amount of additional time beyond class time. This two-credit package offers students opportunities to develop life skills such as long-range planning, improved communication skills, increased awareness of stagecraft, and creative thinking. If the demand for this two credit course is high, interviews will be held in March.
ADB1O1 Drama: Music Theatre and ADD1O1 Drama: Production, Grade 9 Open
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 two credit program has a focus on music theatre and students will learn all aspects of a production.
ADB2O1 Drama: Music Theatre and ADD2O1 Drama: Production, Grade 10 Open
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 two credit program has a focus on music theatre and students will learn all aspects of a production.
Prerequisite: None
ADB3M1 Drama: Music Theatre and ADD3M1 Drama: Production, Grade 11 University/College
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 two credit program has a focus on music theatre and students will learn all aspects of a production.
Prerequisite: Drama, Grade 9 or 10, Open
ADB3O1 Drama: Music Theatre and ADD3O1 Drama:Production, Grade 11 Open
This course requires students to engage in dramatic processes and the presentation of dramatic works, and emphasizes the application of drama skills in other contexts and opportunities. Students will interpret and present works in a variety of dramatic forms, create and script original works, and critically analyse the processes involved in producing drama works. Students will develop a variety of skills related to collaboration and the presentation of drama works. This two credit program has a focus on music theatre and students will learn all aspects of a production.
Prerequisite: None
ADB4M1 Drama: Music Theatre and ADD4M1 Drama:Production Grade 12 University/College
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. This two credit program has a focus on music theatre and students will learn all aspects of a production.
Prerequisite: Drama, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Music
AMI1O1 Instrumental Music, Grade 9 (Open)
This course emphasizes the creation and performance of instrumental 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 focuses on instrumental music and students will perform on a traditional band instrument.
Prerequisite: None
AMV1O1 Music Vocal, Grade 9 (Open)
This course emphasizes the creation and performance of vocal 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. No previous singing experience is required.
Prerequisite: None
AMG1O1 Music Guitar, Grade 9 (Open)
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. No previous guitar experience is required.
Prerequisite: None
AMI2O1 Instrumental Music, Grade 10 (Open)
This course emphasizes the creation and performance of instrumental 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 focuses on instrumental music and students will perform on a traditional band instrument.
Prerequisite: None
AMV2O1 Music Vocal, Grade 10 (Open)
This course emphasizes the creation and performance of vocal 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.
Prerequisite: None
AMG2O1 Music Guitar, Grade 10 (Open)
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. No previous guitar experience is required.
Prerequisite: None
AMG3M1 Music Guitar, Grade 11 (University/College)
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. This course is a focus course for Vocals.
Prerequisite: Music, Grade 9 or 10, Open
AMI3M1 Instrumental Music, Grade 11 (University/College)
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 analyzing 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. This course focuses on instrumental music and students will perform on a traditional band instrument.
Prerequisite: Music, Grade 9 or 10, Open
AMV3M1 Music Vocal, Grade 11 (University/College)
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. This course is a focus course for Vocals.
Prerequisite: Music, Grade 9 or 10, Open
IDC3O1 Social History of Popular Music, Grade 11 (Open)
This course explores the role that music plays in cultural, social, economic and political life in North American society since 1955. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students will examine such topics as the birth of rock n roll, important record companies, racism in the music industry, the role of protest music, copyright, the British Invasion, California surf music, the rebellion of punk music, evolution of synth pop, and downloading & streaming music.
AMI4M1 Instrumental Music, Grade 12 (University/College)
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 analyze how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers. This course focuses on instrumental music and students will perform on a traditional band instrument.
Prerequisite: Music, Grade 11, University/College
AMV4M1 Music -Vocal, Grade 12 (University/College)
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. This course is a focus course for Vocals.
Prerequisite: Music, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
AMG4M1 Music Guitar, Grade 12 (University/College)
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. This course is a focus course for Vocals.
Prerequisite: Music, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Visual Arts
NAC1O1 Expression of Indigenous Culture, Grade 9 (Open)
This course explores various First Nations, Métis, and Inuit art forms (media arts, music, dance, drama, storytelling, visual art, installation and performance art, clothing design, and architectural design), giving students the opportunity to create, present, and analyse integrated art works infused with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives. Students will examine relationships between art forms and individual and cultural identities, histories, and values. Students will demonstrate innovation as they learn and apply art-related concepts, styles, and conventions and acquire skills that are transferable beyond the classroom. Students will use the creative process and responsible practices to explore solutions to integrated arts challenges.
Prerequisite: None
AVI2O1 Visual Arts, Grade 10 (Open)
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.
Prerequisite: None
AWC2O1, Visual Arts: Ceramics, Grade 10 Open
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 has a focus in ceramics and students will have the opportunity to try a variety of clay techniques and make many functional and decorative ceramic objects.
Prerequisite: None
AVI3M1 Visual Arts, Grade 11 (University/College)
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 art form (e.g. photography, video, computer graphics, and information design).
Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open
AWC3M1, Visual Arts: Ceramics, Grade 11 University/College
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 has a focus in ceramics and students will have the opportunity to try a variety of clay techniques and make many functional and decorative ceramic objects.
Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open
AVI301 Visual Arts, Grade 11 (Open)
This course focuses on studio activities in the visual arts, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, collage, and/or multimedia art. Students will use the creative process to create art works that reflect a wide range of subjects and will evaluate works using the critical analysis process. Students will also explore works of art within a personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural context.
Prerequisite: None
AVI4M1 Visual Arts, Grade 12 (University/College)
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.
Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation or Printmaking Grade 11, University/College Preparation (with permission of instructor)
AWC4M, Visual Arts: Ceramics, Grade 12 University/College
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 has a focus in ceramics and students will have the opportunity to try a variety of clay techniques and make many functional and decorative ceramic objects.
Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation