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ArtGeneral Information The art program is intended to be a program of individual involvement and progress. Emphasis is on awareness of natural and created environments and developing skills, techniques, and craftsmanship to express ideas and concepts. Note: Art 30 can be used as an entrance requirement for many university programs. The fee for Art 10/20/30 course is $20.00 and Art 31 and Art 31AP 5-credit course is $50.00 and will be invoiced with school fees. Check out the course flowchart to view prerequisites for Fine Arts subjects.
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Art 10 (5 Credits) |
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Learning to draw and use color will give your art zing! There is a focus on working from real life subjects in this course as well as an opportunity for exploring unique project ideas like ice sculpture or window painting.
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Art 20 (5 Credits) |
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A continuation of the study of drawing, painting and design will lead to even more successful art production. Focus will be on increased opportunity for students to develop individual ideas, such as community sculpture or photography and electronic media. Students will have access to many new and varied art techniques.
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Art 30 (5 Credits) |
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Students will use the skills and techniques learned in Art 10 and 20, combined with their own ideas, to create visual expressions. There will be an emphasis on student-directed and designed projects in the medium of choice. Art installations at galleries, studio visits, and digital portfolios will be included.
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Art 31 (5 Credits) |
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Highly motivated art students will want to explore the opportunities in Art 31. Students will explore a broad range of materials and ideas. Emphasis on an area of concentration will allow for development of personal style.
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| Art 31 AP (5 Credits) |
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The same level of high energy, high quality work is explored in Art 31AP as in Art 31. However, students must submit a slide portfolio to the AP Board in May. (Check with Director of Admissions of the post-secondary institutions you are interested in to see if a mark of 4 or 5 will give you credit in a first year art course.)
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