Progression of Courses for Art - Classical and Media Arts (Click on the + sign to expand)
Art Courses Available to Grade 10 Students
ART STUDIO 10
ART STUDIO 10 (General Arts)
COURSE CODE: MVAST10
With a focus on the elements and principles of art, you will develop your own personal style, your creativity, and increase your Art skills in a relaxing and supportive environment. This is the right course for the beginner and for the experienced artist who already knows how to draw and paint but wants to refine their skills and confidence for further Art studies.
ART STUDIO 11
ART STUDIO 11 (General Arts)
COURSE CODE: MVAST11
FOUNDATION COURSE: ART STUDIO 10 (General Arts)
Art teaches us to think differently – it is the concert combination of creative and critical thinking. This class provides you creative practices that allow you to express yourself through a wide range of art methods. Projects may involve 2-D and 3-D practices that include assemblage, sculpture, printmaking, design, ceramics, drawing and painting. Whether you have planned a career in art or just want to be more creative and explore different art techniques, Art 11 will broaden your creative horizons and help you to start building your portfolio.
ARTS VISUELS 10: ARTS MÉDIATIQUES
Arts Visuels 10: Arts Médiatiques 10
COURSE CODE: FVAMF10
Arts Médiatiques 10 is a new elective course in the French Immersion Department. In this class, students will have the chance to learn, create, and communicate through principles of design and media production. By using various tools and technologies, students will develop new skills in photo and video production in order to express their creative thinking in novel ways. Students will be demonstrating their learning by applying the skills and knowledge learned throughout the course in a variety of short films and digital images.
FILM AND TV 11
FILM AND TV 11
COURSE CODE: MDFT-11
Film 11 is a hands-on course in filmmaking. Creating an audience-worthy film is not done “by the numbers.” It is done by immersion in the process and by knowing the “why’s” which teach the “how’s”. You learn by hands-on experience, trial and error, feedback and correction, and questions and answers. Students in Film 11 will be engaged in four main projects: montage, single location narrative, an action film and a semester end film. All of the basic film concepts will be taught and applied in this class. No prerequisites required for this course.
MEDIA DESIGN 10
MEDIA DESIGN 10
COURSE CODE: MMEDD10
Do you have an interest in photography, film, animation and game design? If so, Media Design 10 is the course for you. Using various media authoring tools and technologies, students will create graphics, images, animations, films and a video game for computer and handheld devices. This course is designed for students interested in Digital Arts, Media and the Entertainment industry sector. Students will explore various applications to create visual, aural, and digital projects as a means of creative expression.
PHOTOGRAPHY 10
PHOTOGRAPHY 10
COURSE CODE: MVAPH10
In this course students will learn the basics of camera operations, proper composition, and digital editing (Photoshop). Students will explore photography from both a technical and artistic viewpoint, with emphasis on creating effective, imaginative, and dazzling images. Through image editing, students will explore artistic manipulation of their photos in the form of triptychs, collage, color correcting and more. This course is suitable for beginner photographers who has a curiosity and desire to improve their skills in a fun and creative environment.
PHOTOGRAPHY 11
PHOTOGRAPHY 11
COURSE CODE: MVAPH11
There are no pre-requisites — this course is open to all students. You will learn when and how to change aperture and shutter speeds to get different photographic effects. Explore the art of portrait making, both outdoors and in the studio with professional lighting. Learn how to create exciting light paintings in the dark. Delve into the history of photography and make your own digital pinhole camera. Learn new photographic techniques that you can use in everyday life to capture interesting and artistic photographs.
STUDIO ARTS 2D DRAWING & PAINTING 11
STUDIO ARTS 2D DRAWING & PAINTING 11
COURSE CODE: MVAD-11
FOUNDATION COURSE: ART STUDIO 10
Drawing and painting skills are the foundation of art and are used in areas such as computer animation, graffiti and tattoo art, and interior & fashion design. In this course you will learn how to draw realistically, to shade, make things look 3D, and to develop your own personal style. You will experiment with many media such as pencil, pen, pastel, watercolour, ink, and acrylic paint. This course is designed for students who want growth and experience specifically with drawing and painting techniques. Enjoy open-ended projects that provide freedom to explore ones’ own ideas and style. This course is valuable for students who are interested in art as a hobby, those who want to express themselves creatively and those thinking of a future career in the arts.
STUDIO ARTS 3D SCULPTURE 10
STUDIO ARTS 3D SCULPTURE 10
COURSE CODE: MVAC-10
Designing and building in three dimensions is the ultimate artistic challenge. Learn how to think and then build in 3-D using a variety of methods and mediums. Use found materials and others used in sculpture such as plaster, wire, wood and more, to create projects that speak to your personal creativity. Learn about clay techniques such as pinch, coil, slab, and wheel throwing in a fun and relaxing environment.
STUDIO ARTS 3D SCULPTURE 11
STUDIO ARTS 3D SCULPTURE 11
COURSE CODE: MVAC-11
Planning a career in science? In medicine? In Dentistry? Animation? All these careers and many more require that you understand how to think and build in three dimensions. In Studio Arts 3D 11 you will use the Art of clay and other sculptural media such as wood, wire, and plaster to explore inquiry-based projects. What can you imagine using? Let your creativity shine with this fun course that pushes your 3D art beyond the basics.
YEARBOOK 10
YEARBOOK 10
COURSE CODE: MVAM-10
*This course may be offered in Period 1 or outside of the timetable.
In Yearbook 10 you learn both the creative and technical sides of photo journalism and desktop publishing. Students will learn digital photography, computer graphic layout and design (including Photo Shop), interviewing and journalistic writing skills. Yearbook students also organize and produce the annual “Winter Ball Photo Shoot.” If you love people, computers, or photography this is a class for you!
YEARBOOK 11
YEARBOOK 11
COURSE CODE: MVAMT11
*This course may be offered in Period 1 or outside of the timetable.
You will have an active hand in producing the Riverside yearbook. Both the practical and creative sides of photojournalism and desktop publishing will be covered. Students will be introduced to on-line page layout and design and Photoshop to create digital layouts.