GRADE 9 ART COURSES
Art teaches about the human condition. Art calls upon imagination, fosters the ability to make decisions, and creates awareness that problems have multiple solutions. It also develops relational understanding, attention to nuances and students’ ability to frame the world from an aesthetic perspective. Studies in Art have intellectual, creative, affective, physical, and self-developing consequences that help prepare students for the demands of the 21st century. Art is a major field of employment in British Columbia. The Visual Arts department has a Career Preparation program in Commercial Art, and helps students prepare a portfolio with which to apply for post-secondary art studies. Take Art. It’s critical.
Media Arts 9
Course Code: MADMA-09
In this course students will get to explore film and digital photography, graphic design, and video production. Students will become familiar with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and complete projects like package design, stop motion video, and vector art. This is an excellent course for creative students that prefer digital art to traditional methods.
Sculpture 9 (Clay)
Course Code: XCER-09
Through the elements and principles of design, students work primarily with clay, learning hand building techniques, such as pinch, slab and coil methods. Students will learn finishing techniques such as under and overglazes.
Visual Arts 9
Course Code: MVA-09
This is an introductory art course where students explore a variety of materials, tools, and techniques by combining and arranging elements, process, and principals of art. The major component of the course will consist of works in designing, drawing, painting, 3D work as well as art appreciation. Students will explore relationships between identity, place, and culture through different art projects. Have fun and express your creativity!