• Visual Art
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Media Art
• Art History
• Dramatic Arts
• Musical Arts
Arts at Trafalgar include visual art, drama, and instrumental music. Compulsory courses in visual art and music are offered to Secondary I and II students. Students in Secondary III must have an arts course (art, music or drama) as one of their options. Students in Secondary IV must also take, and pass, an arts course (art, music or media arts) to fulfill MELS graduation requirements. Students in Secondary V may continue in the arts by choosing from a variety of art courses as part of their option block. The overall goal of the fine arts program is to provide opportunity for students to develop a deeper understanding of the arts through active participation and the acquisition of skills.
Visual Art
Art – Cycle 1 8 credits
Year 1 - 3 periods per cycle, Year 2 - 2 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Creates individual images
2. Creates media images
3. Appreciates works of art from world’s artistic heritage, and personal and media images.
This course is designed to give students an aesthetic experience through the production and perception of works of art. Students look at and produce works in painting, collage, drawing and sculpture. Each project is centered on a specific medium, theme and set of artistic skills. Formal elements and principles of art, such as line, colour, form, pattern and composition are covered over the 2 years. Students learn to sketch out and plan their works, and critique the results in group discussions.
Art III (option) 4 credits 5 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Creates individual images
2. Creates media images
3. Appreciates works of art from world’s artistic heritage, and personal and media images.
This
course is designed to give students the necessary skills and
self-confidence to produce representational visual images. Students
begin by drawing from observation, using several dry media. They
explore the use of line, value, proportion, and perspective to
accurately portray an image. Students then investigate the fundamentals
of colour and painting techniques, and finally spatial organization and
composition. Some time is spent outside the studio, where students
develop a vocabulary of artistic terms to discuss and write about works
of art in an articulate manner.
Art IV (option) 4 credits 5 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Creates individual images
2. Creates media images
3. Appreciates works of art from world’s artistic heritage, and personal and media images.
This
course is designed to build on the skills acquired in Form III Art.
Students explore a variety of media including several forms of
printmaking and sculpture. The goal is for students to become
self-sufficient producers of visual images, through the production of a
portfolio of works. The course stresses the development of personal
imagery and style. Students learn to track their progress through the
creative process and to become articulate both verbally and visually in
the works they produce.
Media Art IV 4 credits 5 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Creates individual images
2. Creates media images
3. Appreciates works of art from world’s artistic heritage, and personal and media images.
The
objective of this course is to give students an introduction to the
media arts in both analysis and practice. Students will explore media
art through a variety of approaches including: Graphic design,
photography, claymation, advertising, public art, installation, video
and computer applications, to name a few.
This is a project-based
course, and students will be responsible for creating their own
original artworks with a variety of tools and software introduced
throughout the course.
Art History V (option) 4 credits 5 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Creates individual images
2. Creates media images
3. Appreciates works of art from world’s artistic heritage, and personal and media images.
This
course is designed for students who are interested in the visual arts,
though are not necessarily producers of art. The goal is to give the
necessary background and skills to become conversant in viewing works
of art in terms of artistic methods, styles and interpretation. The
course is divided into two parts. The first is an historical survey of
Western Art including several ancient cultures, the Renaissance through
the Baroque periods and onto the Modern Era. The second part of the
course is a survey of traditional media. Students make works in media
such as intaglio carving, metal point drawing, fresco painting, etc.
The emphasis is on experiencing the technique in question as opposed to
producing personal works of art.
Dramatic Arts
Drama III (option) 4 credits 5 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Creates dramatic works
2. Performs dramatic works
3. Appreciates dramatic works
This course is designed to introduce students to improvisation, physical expression through movement, character development, and textual analysis for performance, while creating an appreciation for theatre as an art form. The first term is largely based on non-verbal improvisation and movement in which the students learn to become vulnerable, trust themselves and each other, and build self-confidence and communication skills. In the second term we introduce text and scene work so that students can develop more subtle means of expression. There is also a large emphasis on character development for which students must keep a character journal in order to construct realistic and three-dimensional characters. By the third term students are focused on writing, directing, and performing their own scenes and monologues. Students are invited to participate in both the junior and senior play productions in order to gain an understanding of the rehearsal process and technical aspects of theatre. Over the course of the year students will also have the opportunity to attend several Montreal theatre events!
Drama V (option) 4 credits 5 periods per cycle
This course is designed to delve deeply into the human psyche in all aspects of the theatre. The first term introduces students to the history of the theatre, and character development through monologues. This is followed by script analysis and scene work. The third term is spent developing and performing a 10 minute vocal masque. Students are invited to participate in both the junior and senior play productions in order to gain an understanding of the rehearsal process and technical aspects of theatre. Over the course of the year students will also have the opportunity to attend several Montreal theatre events!
Musical Arts
Music – Cycle1 (years 1 and 2) 8 credits 3 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies:
1. Creates musical works
2. Performs musical works
3. Appreciates Musical works
This course seeks to introduce music through instrumental performance. Students choose a concert band instrument and learn the many skills required to perform music repertoire as an ensemble. Music history, literature and theory are taught in conjunction with repertoire. Each year has an ensemble that presents two concerts per year. Students are introduced to SmartMusic computer software and record themselves in order to track their progress. Students participate in regular master classes with professional musicians in the Montreal area.
Music III (option) 4 credits 5 periods per cycle.
Subject Competencies:
1. Creates musical works
2. Performs musical works
3. Appreciates Musical works
This course marks the transition to advanced levels of performance repertoire. Students automatically become members of the Senior Concert Band and work in class to advance their instrumental technique. The Senior Concert Band rehearses one afternoon per week and performs regularly at school functions. Students participate in regular master classes with professional Montreal musicians.
Music IV/V (option) 4 credits 5 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies:
1. Creates musical works
2. Performs musical works
3. Appreciates Musical works
The goal of this course is to build on the musical skills acquired in Music III, and to further refine instrumental technique. A variety of solo, chamber, and concert band repertoire is studied. Theory, ear training and history continue to be taught in conjunction with repertoire pieces. As leading members of the Senior Concert Band, students perform frequently at school functions. Master classes with Montreal area musicians continue on a regular
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