Dance

This course requires students to develop their dance skills and learn the theoretical basis for working with anatomical structure in executing dance movements. Students learning will include the processes that form the basis for creating dance; the historical development of dance; students' own aesthetic appreciation of dance as they participate in dance class, rehearsals, and performances; and the specialized vocabulary of dance criticism.
Prerequisite: None

Dramatic Arts

Dramatic Arts, Grade 9, Open, ADA 1O

This course emphasizes the active exploration of dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of authors, genres, and cultures. Students will construct, discuss, perform, and analyze drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them. Students aim to achieve excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work, and support these qualities in the work of others.
Prerequisite: None

Dramatic Arts, Grade 10, Open, ADA 2O

This course requires students to actively explore dramatic forms and techniques, using their own ideas and concerns as well as sources selected from a wide range of authors, genres, and cultures. Student learning will include identifying and using the principles of space, time, voice, and movement in creating, sustaining, and communicating authentic roles within a drama. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creation and presentation of the drama, and will analyze and reflect on the experience. Students aim to achieve excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work and support these qualities in the work of others.
Prerequisite: None

Dramatic Arts, Grade 11, ADA 3M
University/College Preparation

This course requires students to create and to perform dramatic presentations. Students will analyse, interpret, and perform works of drama from various cultures, including Western plays from around 1900. Students will also do research on different acting styles and conventions for their presentations, create original works, and analyse the functions of playwright, director, actor, producer, designer, technician, and audience. Students will achieve excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work and supports these qualities in the work of others.
Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

Dramatic Arts, Grade 12, ADA 4M
University/College Preparation

This course requires students to experiment with forms and conventions in dramatic literature, and to create/adapt and present dramatic works. Students will do research on dramatic forms, conventions, themes, and theories of acting and directing from different historical periods, and apply their knowledge of these in analysing and interpreting dramatic literature, including Canadian works and works from various cultures in the late twentieth century. Students will also examine the significance of dramatic arts in various cultures. Students will achieve excellence, originality, and integrity in one's own work and supports these qualities in the work of others.
Prerequisite: Dramatic Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation or Open

Media Arts

Media Arts, Grade 10, Open, ASM 2O

This course will develop students’ artistic knowledge and skills by introducing them to current media arts technologies and processes. Student learning will include the analysis, appreciation, and production of media art, using a variety of traditional techniques (e.g., photography, film, photocopy art, video, analog sound recording) and emergent technologies (e.g., computer, digital camera, scanner, multimedia, animation). Students will use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.
Prerequisite: None

Media Arts, Grade 11, Open, ASM 3O

This course emphasizes the development of the knowledge and skills required for the production of media art works (e.g., robosculpture, photocopy art, computer animation with synthesized sound). Students will develop an appreciation of the history of media arts through analysing specific works, and will create media art works using a variety of technologies (e.g., digital camera, photo-imaging software, computer-modeling software, synthesizer, videotape, multi-track sound recording). Students will use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 9 or 10 course in the arts

Media Arts, Grade 12, ASM 4M
University/College Preparation

This course emphasizes the development of the knowledge and skills required for the production of interactive media art forms (e.g., interactive art installations, interactive videos, and simulations, network art). Students will analyze and evaluate media art works, and will create their own works using a variety of technologies and processes (e.g., computer graphics, photo-imaging, digital video production techniques, electro-acoustics). Students will maintain a portfolio of their media art works. Students will use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 course in the arts

Music

Music, Grade 9, Open, AMU 1O
Instrumental Music (AMI 1O) Vocal Music (AMV 1O) Guitar (AMG 10) Keyboarding (AMK 1O)

This course emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will participate in creative activities that teach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use. This course will help students meet the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by teaching them to achieve excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work and support these qualities in the work of others.
Prerequisite: None

Music, Grade 10, Open, AMU 20
Instrumental Music (AMI 20) Vocal Music (AMV2O) Guitar (AMG 2O) Keyboarding (AMK 2O)

This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Student learning will include participating in creative activities and listening perceptively. Students will also be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music, including the elements, terminology, and history. This course helps students to meet the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media technology, and information systems to enhance the quality of life.
Prerequisite: None

Music, Grade 11, AMU 3M
University/College Preparation

Instrumental Music (AMI 3M) Vocal Music (AMV 3M) Guitar (AMG 3M) Keyboarding (AMK 3M)
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. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic Faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.
Prerequisite: Music, Grade 9 or 10, Open

Music, Grade 11, Open, AMU 3O
Instrumental Music (AMI 3O) , Vocal Music (AMV 3O) , Guitar (AMG 3O) , Keyboarding (AMK 3O)

This course develops students’ artistic knowledge and skills through the performance of music and the preparation of music productions. Students will perform appropriate works, particularly works in contemporary popular styles. Independently and in groups, they will also plan, market, and produce music productions, making use of appropriate technology, and will evaluate the results. This course helps students to met Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic Faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.
Prerequisite: Music, Grade 9 or 10 Open

Music, Grade 12, AMU 4M
University/College Preparation
Instrumental Music (AMI 4M) , Vocal Music (AMV 4M) , Guitar (AMG 4M) ,Keyboarding (AMK 4M) Repertoire Instrumental Music (AMR 4M)

This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of music from the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, jazz, popular music, and Canadian and Non-Western music. Students will concentrate on developing interpretive skills and the ability to work independently. They will also complete complex creative projects. This course will help students meet the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by teaching them to examine and reflect on one’s personal values, abilities and aspirations influencing life’s choices and opportunities.
Prerequisite: Music, Grade 11 University/College Preparation or Open

Visual Arts

Visual Arts, Grade 9, Open, AVI 1O

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. Students will use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life. They will respect and understand the history, cultural heritage and pluralism of today's contemporary society.
Prerequisite: None

Visual Arts, Grade 10, Open, AVI 2O

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). Students will learn to respect and understand the history, cultural heritage and pluralism of today's contemporary society. Students will use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.
Prerequisite: None

Visual Arts, Grade 11, AVI 3M
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. Students will learn to uses and integrate the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life. Respects and understands the history, cultural heritage and pluralism of today's contemporary society.
Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10, Open

Visual Arts, Grade 12, AVI 4M
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 analysing 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. Students will learn to respect and understand the history, cultural heritage and pluralism of today's contemporary society. Students will use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.
Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation or Open

Optional Arts available at specific school sites.
(see Course Selection Sheets)

Visual Arts: Drawing and Painting, Grade 12, AWM 4M
University/College Preparation

This studio concentrated course is designed to give senior students an opportunity to explore a variety of styles, techniques and themes through various drawing and painting media. Focus will be on maturing studio skills while increasing the student’s ability to communicate through and about visual arts. The semester will culminate in each student’s personal portfolio presentation.
Prerequisite: AVI 4M

Photography, Grade 11, AWQ 3O

Students with a background in the Elements and Principles of Design and their importance to visual communication are introduced to the reason for making photographic images along with the how to of photography. Technical skills will be addressed to enable students to deal with artistic problems as related to expressive communication in Black and White photography. Students will use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.
Prerequisite: None

Art Technology, Graphic Design, AWS 3O
Grade 11, Open

The blending of art and current computer technology is a natural combination since both areas share common principles, skills and directions. The visual arts offer the students important design principles and aesthetic theories that are necessary in the development of computer related creations. At the same time computer skills and knowledge of computer programs, become tools for the Arts student in the expansion of creative capabilities. Students will be dealing with problems in advertising art, colour theory and the elements and principles of design. Students will use the latest software programs. This course will address the practical content of problem solving, design consideration and real life applications. Students will use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.
Prerequisite: 1 Visual Art or 1 Technology Course

Film/Video, Grade 11, Open, AWR 3O

This course explores the history and genre of films by giving students the opportunities to examine various techniques used by past and present filmmakers. Students will develop analytical and interpretative skills through research, large and small group projects, independent projects, written and oral presentation. Students will learn to respect and understand the history, cultural heritage and pluralism of today’s contemporary society.
Prerequisite: None

Film/Video, Grade 12, AWR 4M
University/College Preparation

This course is a further extension of AWR 30. It continues to explore the history and genre of films by giving students the opportunities to examine various techniques used by past and present filmmakers. Students will develop analytical and interpretative skills through research, large and small group projects, independent projects, written and oral presentation. Students will learn to respect and understand the history, cultural heritage and pluralism of today’s contemporary society.
Prerequisite: AWR 3O/3M

Repertoire Instrumental Music, AMR 4M
Grade 12, University/College Preparation

This performance course for the senior level music students focuses on advanced skill development and technique on their principal instrument. Emphasis will be placed on performance ability through the study of a variety of ensemble repertoire. A secondary instrument will be offered.
Prerequisite: AMU 4M

This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Students will build on and apply their knowledge of French while exploring a variety of themes, such as relationships, social trends, and careers. Thematic readings, which include a selection of short stories, articles, and poems, will serve as stepping stones to oral and written activities. Students will listen actively and critically to understand and learn in light of Gospel values.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours
of French instruction, or equivalent

This course emphasizes the concurrent development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills, using a broad-based theme such as the media. Students will enhance their ability to understand and speak French through conversations, discussions, and presentations. They will also read short stories, articles, poems, and songs, and write brief descriptions, letters, dialogues, and invitations. Students will listen actively and critically to understand and learn in light of Gospel values.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours
of French instruction, or equivalent

This course enables students to increase their knowledge of the French language, further develop their language skills, and deepen their understanding and appreciation of Francophone culture around the world. By exploring a variety of themes, students will develop and apply critical thinking skills in discussion, in their analysis and interpretation of texts, and in their own writing. This course helps students meet the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each student to become an effective communicator.
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 9,
Academic or Applied

This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills using a broad-based theme such as adolescence. Students will expand their knowledge of French by studying a series of theme-related topics, such as students’ rights and responsibilities, relationships with peers and adults, and part-time jobs. This course helps students meet the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each student to become an effective communicator.5
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 9,
Academic or Applied

This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of reading and writing skills and to reinforce oral communication skills. Students will gain a greater understanding of French-speaking cultures in Canada and around the world through their reading of a variety of materials, including a short novel or a play. Students will produce various written assignments, including a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course. This course encourages students to present information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others.
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 10,
Academic

This course draws on a broad theme, such as leisure activities, to develop oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Students will give presentations, read a selection of short stories and articles, and produce a variety of written assignments. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course. This course encourages students to present information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others.
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 10,
Academic or Applied

This course focuses on the development of French-language skills that students can use in the business world or the workplace. Students will give presentations, read a selection of materials appropriate to the topics under study, and produce a variety of written assignments. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course. This course helps students meet the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each student to become an effective communicator.
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 11,
University Preparation

This course emphasizes the refinement of French-language skills through the study of Canadian and International Francophone literature. Students will interpret literary works, product written assignments in a variety of genres, and conduct research on a major topic for a written and oral presentation. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.

This draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of French-language skills. Students will consolidate their oral skills as they discuss literature,, Culture, and current issues. They will read a variety of texts and will write a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course. This course helps students meet the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each student to become an effective communicator. student to become an effective communicator.
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 11,
University Preparation

This course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in the language of study. Students will continue to develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where the language under study is spoken by taking part in community-sponsored events and activities involving both print and technological resources. Although students will continue to expand their vocabulary and repertoire of language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become a responsible citizen who respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world’s peoples and cultures.
Prerequisite: None

This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of the international language and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where the language is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become a responsible citizen who respects and understands the history, cultural heritage and pluralism of today’s contemporary society.
Prerequisite: International Languages,

This course prepares student for university studies in the international language. Students will enhance their ability to use the language with clarity and precision, and will develop the language skills needed to engage in sustained conversations and discussions, understand and evaluate information, read diverse materials for both study and pleasure, and write clearly and effectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to their knowledge of the culture of countries where the language is spoken through the use of community resources and computer technology. This course will enable the student to present information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others.
Prerequisite: International Languages, Level 3, University Preparation