Dramatic Arts, Grade 9, Open This course is an introduction to directing, writing and criticism. Using a wide variety of source material, students work in groups to explore dramatic techniques and forms. Prerequisite: None

Dramatic Arts, Grade 10, Open This course builds on grade 9 drama and further explores dramatic acting, directing, writing and criticism. Students work in groups to explore scripts and original material, using a variety of dramatic forms and techniques. Prerequisite: None

Dramatic Arts, Grade 11, Open Students build on skills learned in grade 9 and/or 10 drama. They will create, rehearse, criticize and present a variety of dramatic works. Students examine Canadian docudramas and perform for peer audiences. Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

Dramatic Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation Students build on skills learned in grade 9 and/or 10 drama. Students rehearse and perform a scene from the turn of the century. They develop research, writing and critical skills from an independent study unit. Scripted and original scenes are created and performed for peer audiences. Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

Dramatic Arts, Grade 12, Open Students rehearse and perform monologues, scripts and original productions for peer and public performances. Students research post secondary drama destinations. Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 11, Open

Dramatic Arts, Grade 12, University/College Preparation Students rehearse, direct, write, produce and perform monologues, scripts and original productions for peer and public performances. Students research post-secondary drama destinations. Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

Introduction to the Guitar, Grade 10, Open This is a beginning course to learn to play the guitar through the performance of music and related activities. Course Path: This program leads to AMG3M. Pre-Requisite: None
***Students MUST provide own guitar.

Guitar, Grade 11, University/College Concentration is on the further development of studies begun in grade 10 through the performance of repertoire; equal emphasis on the technical aspects of the instrument: chord progression facility, linear reading, and higher position shifting. Course Path: AMG4M or AMS4M or AMU4M Pre-Requisite: AMG3M or the equivalent experience with the instructor's recommendation.

Guitar, Grade 12, University/College Pre-Requisite: AMG3M or the equivalent experience with the instructor's recommendation.

Continuing Instrumental Music Band Studies, Grade 9, Open* This course is the continuation and advancement of the band instrument which had been started at middle school, through music repertoire and related activities. Course Path: This program leads directly to AMI3M. Pre-Requisite: 1 full year, or up to 3 years of experience at middle school, or the equivalent training through private instruction. Strongly not recommended for students without experience. Course Code: AMI-101

Beginner Instrumental Band Studies, Grade 10, Open This course offers first-time instruction on playing a band instrument. Suitable for students without music experience, or to those who would like to play a new instrument. Course Path: This program leads to AMI3M. Pre-Requisite: None; any student without experience, or the experience of 1-4months is eligible to take this course.

Band Studies, Grade 11, University/College Concentration is on the further development of playing skills through repertoire performance and related activities on the instrument started during the previous course. Course Path: This program leads to AMI4M and AMU4M. Pre-Requisite:AMI-1O1 (Experienced), AMI-1O2, AMI-2O or the equivalent experience with interview and instructor's recommendation.

Band Studies, Grade 12, University or University/College Pre-Requisite: AMI3M, or the equivalent experience with instructor's recommendation.

Continuing Instrumental String Studies, Grade 9, Open This course is the continuation and advancement of the string instrument which had been started in middle school, through music repertoire and related activities. Course Path:This program leads to AMS3M. Pre-Requisite: 1 full year, or up to 3 years of experience at middle school, or the equivalent training through private instruction. Strongly not recommended for students without experience.

Beginner Instrumental String Studies, Grade 10, Open This is a beginning course to playing a string instrument; suitable to a student who has played a string or other instrument and would like to switch to learn a new one.. Course Path: This program leads to AMS3M. Pre-Requisite: None; any student without experience, or the experience of 1-4months is eligible to take this course. Strongly not recommended for students without experience.

String Studies, Grade 11, University/College Concentration is on the further development of playing skills through repertoire performance and related activities on the instrument started during the previous course. Course Path: This program leads to AMS4M1, AMI4M and AMU4M. Pre-Requisite: AMS-1O1 (Experienced grade 9), AMS-2O upon instructor's recommendation or equivalent experience through private training with instructor's recommendation.

Strings, Grade 12, University or University/College Pre-Requisite: AMS3M, or the equivalent experience with instructor's recommendation.

Introduction to Vocal Music, Grade 10, Open The main objective of the course is to introduce a student to vocal music through the performance of studies and repertoire suitable to the current condition/development of the student’s voice, and related activities. Course Path: This program leads to AMV3M. Pre-Requisite: None

Vocal Music, Grade 11, University/College, Vocal Music, Grade 11, Open Concentration is on the further development of vocal skills through the performance of repertoire appropriate to the condition of the student's voice, and related activities. Course Path: The program leads to AMV4M and AMU4M. Pre-Requisite: AMI-1O, AMS-1O, AMI-2O, AMG-20, AMV-2O, or equivalent experience with instructor's permission.

Vocal, Grade 12, University/College Pre-Requisite: AMV3M, AMV3O or the equivalent experience with the instructor's recommendation.

Visual Arts, Grade 9, Open This course offers an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials through working with a range of materials, processes, techniques, and styles. They will learn and use methods of analysis and criticism and will study the characteristics of particular historical art periods and a selection of Canadian art and the art of other cultures. Prerequisite: None

Visual Arts, Grade 10, Open This course emphasizes learning through practice; building on what students know; and introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic thinking and experimentation. Student learning will include the refined application of the elements and principles of design, incorporating the creative and design processes, and the relationship between form and content. Students will also learn about the connections between works of art and their historical contexts. Course objectives may be achieved either through a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g., drawing, painting). Prerequisite: None

Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will explore a range of subject matter through studio activities, and will consolidate their practical skills. Students will also analyze art works and study aspects of Western art history as well as art forms from Canada and other parts of the world. Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

Visual Arts, Grade 12, University/College Preparation This course focuses on the refinement of students’ skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will analyze art forms; use theories of art in analyzing and producing art; and increase their understanding of stylistic changes in modern and contemporary Western art, Canadian (including Native Canadian) art, and art forms from various parts of the world. Students will produce a body of work demonstrating a personal approach. Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation or Open