FINE ARTS
ATC 3M - Grade 11 Dance
This dance course is an introduction to jazz,
ballet and modern/contemporary dance.
Students learn basic technique and composition
skills within each dance form and work in small
groups on choreography. By the end of the
course, students will have experience
performing in front of their peers and a small
public audience
ADA 10 - Grade 9 Drama
This course will give students onstage confidence as
they explore stage movement, mime and
improvisation. Students will generally work in groups
towards performances so teamwork and collaboration
are emphasized throughout the semester. By the end
of the semester, students will put together
performances that they have written, directed and
performed all on their own.
ASM 4M - Media Arts
In this course, students will learn about digital
photography, film/video, sound, interactivity, animation,
installation and mixed media. Students are expected to
solve creative problems using the tools and materials of
their choice; for example, cameras, paint, performance,
computers and digital recording. There is a $10.00
course material fee. Pre-requisite - any grade 10 Arts
Course.
This course is not offered in 2016-2017 as it runs
alternating years.
ATC 4M - Grade 12 Dance
This course aims primarily towards producing a contemporary show by the end
of the semester. Choreography becomes increasingly complex and based
around a main concept/theme. Rehearsals and group work are very important
in this process, which means students must be ready, willing and dedicated in
order to present a professional show for a public audience.
Prerequisite: Gr.11 Dance
ADA2O - Grade 10 Drama
In this course, students will deepen their
understanding of stage movement, mime,
and improvisation through musical theatre
and mask work. Students will begin using
text more in performance through a major
unit on scene studies. Students will be
challenged to write, direct and perform their
own material as well. Pre-requisite - None
Strongly recommend ADA10 or teacher
approval.
More Fine Arts
courses available
in the areas of
Music and Visual
Arts
ADA 3M - Grade 11 Drama
This course builds on the skills learned
in grade 10 and begins to explore
different styles of acting. Children’s
theatre, Melodrama and theatre of the
Absurd are examined and performed.
The emphasis is on characterization,
context and blocking. A willingness to
perform in group and solo roles is
essential. Prerequisite: ADA1O or
ADA2O
ADA 4M - Grade 12 Drama
Sr. Drama students in this course
will explore important periods in
theatre history. From the roots of
theatre in the Western World to
Commedia dell Atre,
Elizabethan, and Modern
Canadian theatre, actors will
experiment with style, blocking,
directing and characterization.
There will be a strong focus on
confidence and context in
performance. Auditioning
techniques and self assessment
are emphasized.
Prerequisite: ADA 3M
AEA 4O- Exploring and creating in the Arts
Students will learn everything there is involved
in the mounting of a big show for a public
audience. Production skills involve: scripting to
set design, lights, sound, costumes, props, and
all of the behind the scenes work necessary to
put on a show. Since this course culminates in
performance commitment and dedication are
necessary and expected. Prereq: 1 fine art
credit and teacher recommendation