Why Study The Arts?
The Arts teach students a variety of specific theories and skills related to each discipline that challenge them intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. Essential to all the Arts is the development of Theoretical Knowledge, Technical Proficiency and Creative Process.
The Arts also teach students essential skills that will support students in all their classes as well as in future endeavours.
At least one Arts credit (drama, music or visual art) is required for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. These courses may be taken in grade 9, or there are many additional options in grade 10 or beyond.
Grade 9 Visual Art (AVI1OI)
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.
Future Courses:
- AVI2OI – Grade 10 Visual Art or AVI2OZ – Grade 10 Visual Art for those who did not take visual art in grade 9
- Many additional grade 10 and senior visual arts courses including:
- Visual Art
- Arts & Crafts
- Media Arts
- Non-Traditional Art
- Applied Design
- Photography
