AMG3M1

Music ~ Guitar ~ Grade 11 ~ University/College

This course is designed for the music student who is intent on advancing their repertoire and level of playing skill and technique through a focus on the further development of chord and picking techniques as well as creation through song writing and sound recording. This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis and performance of various kinds of music including Classical, Blues and Rock and Roll music. Students must supply their own guitar.

Prerequisite: AMG2O1

AMU3M1

Instrumental Music ~ Grade 11 ~ University/College Preparation

This course provides students with opportunities to develop their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music, including traditional, commercial, and art music. Students will apply the creative process when performing appropriate technical exercises and repertoire and will employ the critical analysis processes when reflecting on, responding to, and analyzing live and recorded performances. Students will consider the function of music in society and the impact of music on individuals and communities. They will explore how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers.

Prerequisite: AMU1O1 or AMU2O1

AMV3M1

Music ~ Vocal ~ Grade 11 ~ University/College

This course will focus on the development of the voice as an instrument of expression with an emphasis on music of the 20th century in solo and part singing. This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis and performance of various kinds of music including baroque and classical music, popular music, and Canadian and non Western music. Students will perform technical exercises and appropriate repertoire, complete detailed creative activities, and analyze and evaluate live and recorded performances. They will continue to increase their understanding of the elements of music while developing their technical and imaginative abilities.

Prerequisite: AMV2O1

AVI3M1

Visual Arts ~ Grade 11 ~ University/College Preparation

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 emergent technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of others.

Prerequisite: NAC1O1 or AVI2O1

AVI3O1

Visual Arts ~ Grade 11 ~ Open

This course focuses on studio activities in one or more of the visual arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, collage and/or multimedia art. Students will use the creative process to create artworks that reflect a wide range of subjects and will evaluate works using the critical analysis process. Students will also explore works of art within a personal, contemporary, historical and cultural context.

Prerequisite: None

AWC3O1

Visual Arts ~ Ceramics ~ Grade 11 ~ Open

This course is hands-on! Projects involve using clay to build both functional and decorative objects. Students will learn practical skills including hand building methods, surface decoration techniques, use of a variety of tools, glazing, firing and maintaining a ceramics studio. Students will apply the elements and principles of design, will develop building approaches and will document and reflect on their creative process. Students will use the critical analysis process to reflect on and interpret art within a personal, contemporary and historical context. Students will learn to document their work.

Prerequisite: None