💬 Welcome to the Visual Arts Department!

"CREATIVITY TAKES COURAGE"  

Creativity and innovation don't come from a mere thought. As French artist Henti Matisse says with this quotation, you need courage as well. It's easy to look at a great, successful idea as something that sprung from a creative mind and found instant success, but you'll rarely find anything good that wasn't backed by someone who overlooked their fear and pushed through the hard times to get things done.Visual Arts play a critical role in equipping our students to decipher and interpret the visual world around them. Our program strives to impart technical skill with practical outcomes while valuing creativity and personal style.

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📚 Courses Offered

✅ Graduation Requirements

For the graduation program, students are required to take an ADST or FINE ARTS course at the Grade 10, 11 or 12 level as part of their overall program. However, there are no SPECIFIC courses required. 

 Grade 8 

Visual Arts 8 Art Studio Foundations (VA 8)

Experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture, and more while building your creativity and visual storytelling skills.

Grade 9

Media Arts 9 (ADMA 9)

Unleash your creativity by exploring animation, video production, and digital photography using professional tools like Adobe Photoshop and Premiere.

Visual Arts 9 Art Studio Foundations (VA 9)

Grow as an artist by exploring new materials, techniques, and art forms — all while creating a personal online art portfolio.

Grade 10

Art Studio Foundations 10 (VAST 10)

Explore your creativity through drawing, painting, and sculpture while building your artistic skills and keeping an online portfolio of your work.

Media Arts Animation 10 (VAM 10)

Bring your imagination to life as you learn the foundations of animation, from storyboarding to character design and motion.

Media Arts Video Production 10 (VAM 10 - VP)

Create your own films while learning the essentials of camera work, sound, lighting, and editing with professional software.

Photography 10 (VAPH 10)

Learn the art and craft of photography as you develop your creative eye and technical skills to tell powerful visual stories.

Photography & Publishing 10: Yearbook Design (MEDD 10)

Capture school memories while mastering photography, layout, and design as part of the team that creates this year’s school yearbook.

 Grade 11 

Art Studio Foundations 11 (VAST 11)

Develop your artistic voice and technical skills through painting, sculpture, and mixed media while building your creative portfolio.

Art Studio Foundations 2D 11 (VAD 11)

Focus on two-dimensional art forms like drawing and painting as you develop your style and understanding of design and composition.

Art Studio Foundations 3D 11 (VAC 11)

Design and create hands-on 3D art pieces using sculptural techniques such as carving, modeling, and mixed media.

Graphics Art 11 (VAGA 11)

Discover the world of digital design using tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create impactful visual projects.

Media Arts Animation 11 (VAMT 11)

Develop your animation skills as you design characters, create stories, and produce original animated projects.

Media Arts Video Production 11 (GRPR 11)

Learn advanced video production techniques while creating your own short films using professional editing tools.

Photography 11 (VAPH 11)

Build on your photography skills while deepening your artistic expression and understanding of visual storytelling.

Photography & Publishing 11: Yearbook (MEDD 11)

Use your creativity and collaboration skills to document the year’s biggest moments and produce a professional-quality school yearbook.

Grade 12

AP Studio Art 12 (Drawing, 2D, or 3D Design) (ASAD 12)

Challenge yourself with college-level studio work by developing a professional portfolio for submission to the AP College Board.

Art Studio Foundations 12 (VAST 12)

Take your art to the next level through independent projects that expand your creativity and prepare you for post-secondary art studies.

Art Studio Foundations 2D 12 (VAD 12)

Focus deeply on advanced drawing, painting, and printmaking as you refine your skills and explore your artistic identity.

Art Studio Foundations 3D 12 (VAC 12)

Create professional-level 3D artwork through sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media while mastering creative problem-solving.

Graphics Art 12 (VAGA 12)

Work like a professional designer as you use industry-standard software to create digital art, logos, and print-ready designs.

Media Arts 12 – Who We Are: Filmmaking for the 21^st Century (GRPR 12 - VP)

Collaborate with a team of passionate creators to produce a professional-quality film exploring identity, community, and creativity.

Media Arts Animation 12 (VAMT 12)

Specialize in the animation style of your choice—2D, 3D, or stop motion—while creating original, story-driven films.

Media Arts Video Production 12 (GRPR 12)

Create advanced video projects that showcase your storytelling, editing, and production skills using professional software.

Photography 12 (VAPH 12)

Advance your photography skills by producing a professional portfolio of self-directed work that expresses your personal vision.

Photography & Publishing 12: Yearbook (MEDD 12)

Take a leadership role in designing and managing the school yearbook while refining your photography and layout design skills.

👩‍🏫 Meet the Team

🖼️ Student Gallery

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