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​ AVI1O1 Visual Arts

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


AVI2O1 Visual Arts

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.


AVI3M1 Visual Arts

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).


AVI4M1 Visual Arts

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.


AWD3M1 Visual Design

This course is an introduction to visual design focusing on the creation of functional 2-D and 3-D artwork to serve specific purposes. The emphasis is on personal responses to assignments and fine-honing professional skills, creating physical manifestations of creative concepts. Students will find that essential problem solving skills and design strategies can be applied to a range of creative challenges and future careers. Sample projects will include: product design (jewellery, shoe, stationary, furniture, vehicle etc.), environmental design (architectural spaces), information/advertising/graphic design (page layout, logo creation, poster design, video concepts and promotional art). Students will study trends in the early development of design with a focus on design from the Industrial Revolution through to Art Nouveau and the turn of the century, with Contemporary and Global culture highlights. Visual Design fosters 'maker' mentality and design thinking in a space where practicality and possibility meet.


AWE4M1 Visual Arts - Yearbook

In this course, students draw upon design and technological skills to construct a professional publication in a team environment, using industry standard software applications. Contemporary design trends and processes will be featured. The course prepares students for creative/practical workplace demands.


AWQ2O1 Visual Arts - Photography

This course enables students to acquire knowledge and skills in utilizing 35mm SLR cameras and black and white darkroom processes for picture making. Students will study the origins and evolution of photography, as well as familiarize themselves with the required vocabulary to communicate effectively in this medium. Colour will be explored in the basic introduction to digital photography. Students who complete this course will develop an aesthetic sensitivity and improve their expressive, visual and technical skills through practical applications of the photographic medium.


AWQ3M1 Visual Arts - Photography

This course provides each student with an introduction to the basic concepts of digital imaging as applied to photography. With hands-on experience using applicable technology, modern developments will be presented which have led to the present applications of digital imaging which combine traditional photographic ideas with electronic media. The student will have the opportunity to learn how to operate image manipulation software using a variety of scanning equipment, software tools and output devices by executing new assignments and applying these technologies to their photographic process.


AWQ4M1 Visual Arts - Photography

This course will focus on the refinement of skills and knowledge in photography. Students will analyse different photographic art forms and increase their understanding of changes in Western and Canadian Art and art form from around the world. Students will produce a portfolio that highlights their skill in photography as a visual art form. Emphasis will be on the demonstration of a personal style and approach to photography. Emphasis will also be placed on the different forms of photography; traditional and digital through thematic work to reflect a mastery of technique and skill.


 
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