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DramaTIC ARTS

Our school musicals are a wonderful way to meet other students in grades 9 to 12; interact with teachers outside of class; expand your vocal, acting and dance skills; work backstage; and have a lot of fun. We stage a musical production every two years. Musicals feature the talents of dozens of students on stage, in the orchestra pit, and many more working behind the scenes on set, lighting, sound, costumes, make-up and hair. 

Drama courses use the elements of drama to examine situations and issues that are relevant to students lives by creating, performing and analyzing in order to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, the art form and the world around them. In senior level courses students delve deeper into contemporary theatre as they interpret and present works in a variety of dramatic forms. Drama courses help students become effective communicators who 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.

ADA1O
Dramatic Arts
Grade 9, Open
Prerequisite: None

This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of sources and cultures. Students will use the elements of drama to examine situations and issues that are relevant to their lives. Students will create, perform, discuss, and analyze drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them.

ADA2O
Dramatic Arts
Grade 10, Open
Prerequisite: None

This course provides opportunities for students to explore  dramatic forms, conventions, and techniques. Students will explore a variety of dramatic sources from various cultures and representing a range of genres. Students will use the elements of drama in creating and communicating through dramatic works. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes and will reflect on their experiences.

ADA3M
Dramatic Arts (course offered in alternate years to the school musical)
Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: ADA1O or ADA2O

This course requires students to create and perform in dramatic presentations. Students will analyse, interpret, and perform dramatic works from various cultures and time periods. Students will research various acting styles and conventions that could be used in their presentations, and analyse the functions of playwrights, directors, actors, designers, technicians, and audiences.

ADA3O
Dramatic Arts (offered in alternate years to the school musical)
Grade 11, Open
Prerequisite: None

This course requires students to create and perform in dramatic presentations. Students will analyse, interpret, and perform dramatic works from various cultures and time periods. Students will research various acting styles and conventions that could be used in their presentations, and analyse the functions of playwrights, directors, actors, designers, technicians, and audiences.

ADB3M
Dramatic Arts: Music Theatre (offered in the year of the school musical)
Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: ADA1O or ADA2O

This course is a combined program in drama, dance, vocal & instrumental music and visual arts. Students enrolled in this course, work on the production and creation of a large scale musical. Students hone their performance skills while others learn the ability to create costumes, props and paint sets under the guidance of professionals. The performance takes place at the end of semester 2.

ADB3O
Dramatic Arts: Music Theatre  (offered in the year of the school musical)
Grade 11, Open
Prerequisite: None

This course is a combined program in drama, dance, vocal & instrumental music and visual arts. Students enrolled in this course, work on the production and creation of a large scale musical. Students hone their performance skills while others learn the ability to create costumes, props and paint sets under the guidance of professionals. The performance takes place at the end of semester 2.

ADA4M
Dramatic Arts (offered in alternate years to the school musical)
Grade 12, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: ADA3M

This course requires students to experiment individually and collaboratively with forms and conventions of both drama and theatre from various cultures and time periods. Students will interpret dramatic literature and other texts and media sources while learning about various theories of directing and acting. Students will examine the significance of dramatic arts in various cultures, and will analyse how the knowledge and skills developed in drama are related to their personal skills, social awareness, and goals beyond secondary

ADB4M
Dramatic Arts: Music Theatre (offered in the year of the school musical)
Grade 12, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: ADB3M

This course is a combined program in drama, dance, vocal & instrumental music and visual arts. Students enrolled in this course, work on the production and creation of a large scale musical. Students hone their performance skills while others learn the ability to create costumes, props and paint sets under the guidance of professionals. The performance takes place at the end of semester 2.

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Visual Arts

AVI1O
Visual Arts
Grade 9, Open
Prerequisite: None

This course is exploratory in nature, offering 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 by using a range of media, processes, techniques, and styles. Students will use the creative and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.

AVI2O
Visual Arts
Grade 10, Open
Prerequisite: None

This course enables students to develop their skills in producing and presenting art by introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic exploration and experimentation. Students will apply the elements and principles of design when exploring the creative process. Students will use the critical analysis process to reflect on and interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context.

AVI3M
Visual Arts
Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: AVI1O or AVI2O

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 emerging technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of others. The course may be delivered as a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g., photography, video, computer graphics, information design).

AVI3O
Visual Arts
Grade 11, Open
Prerequisite: None

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 art works 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.

AWJ3M
Visual Arts: Music Theatre/Stage Design  (offered in alternate years to the school musical)
Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: AVI1O or AVI2O

This course is a combined program in drama, dance, vocal & instrumental music and visual arts. Students enrolled in this course, work on the production and creation of a large scale musical. Students hone their performance skills while others learn the ability to create costumes, props and paint sets under the guidance of professionals. The performance takes place at the end of semester 2.

AWJ3O
Visual Arts: Music Theatre/Stage Design  (offered in alternate years to the school musical)
Grade 11, Open
Prerequisite: None

This course is a combined program in drama, dance, vocal & instrumental music and visual arts. Students enrolled in this course, work on the production and creation of a large scale musical. Students hone their performance skills while others learn the ability to create costumes, props and paint sets under the guidance of professionals. The performance takes place at the end of semester 2.

AVI4M
Visual Arts
Grade 12, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: AVI3M

This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process when creating and presenting two- and three-dimensional art works using a variety of traditional and emerging media and technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society. The studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make connections between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.

AVI4E
Visual Arts
Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
Prerequisite: AVI3O

This course focuses on a practical approach to a variety of art and design projects related to the workplace. Students will use the creative process to produce a traditional and/or digital portfolio of their work in a variety of media. Students may focus on various aspects of visual arts, including advertising, ceramics, fashion design, graphic arts, jewellery design, and/or web design.

AWJ4M
Visual Arts: Music Theatre/Stage Design  (offered in alternate years to the school musical)
Grade 12, University/College
Prerequisite: AVI3M or AWJ3M

This course is a combined program in drama, dance, vocal & instrumental music and visual arts. Students enrolled in this course, work on the production and creation of a large scale musical. Students hone their performance skills while others learn the ability to create costumes, props and paint sets under the guidance of professionals. The performance takes place at the end of semester 2.

INSTRUMENTAL Music

SMCSS music courses focus on vocal, instrumental and theatre production. Starting in grade 9 students have an opportunity to begin to develop their musical literacy and performance skills in the classroom. Throughout the term students expand their understanding of musical conventions, practices and terminology in the classroom. Every other year grade 11 and 12 students can take the Instrumental - Music Theatre course and become members of the SMCSS pit band for that years dramatic production. This course allows students to continue to develop their understanding of the elements of music as well as their technical abilities.

AMU1O
Music: Instrumental
Grade 9, Open
Prerequisite: None

This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop an understanding of the conventions and elements of music and of safe practices related to music, and will develop a variety of skills transferable to other areas of their life.

AMU2O
Music: Instrumental
Grade 10, Open
Prerequisite: None

This course emphasizes the creation and performance of music at a level consistent with previous experience. Students will develop musical literacy skills by using the creative and critical analysis processes in composition, performance, and a range of reflective and analytical activities. Students will develop their understanding of musical conventions, practices, and terminology and apply the elements of music in a range of activities. They will also explore the function of music in society with reference to the self, communities, and cultures.

AMU3M
Instrumental Music (offered in alternate years to the school musical)
Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: AMU1O or AMU2O

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 analysing 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.

AMU3O
Instrumental Music (offered in alternate years to the school musical)
Grade 11, Open
Prerequisite: None

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 analysing 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.

AMT3M
Instrumental Music: Music Theatre/Pit Band  (offered in the year of the school musical)
Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: AMU1O or AMU2O

This course is a combined program in drama, dance, vocal & instrumental music and visual arts. Students enrolled in this course, work on the production and creation of a large scale musical. Students hone their performance skills while others learn the ability to create costumes, props and paint sets under the guidance of professionals. The performance takes place at the end of semester 2.

AMT3O
Instrumental Music: Music Theatre/Pit Band  (offered in the year of the school musical)
Grade 11, Open
Prerequisite: None

This course is a combined program in drama, dance, vocal & instrumental music and visual arts. Students enrolled in this course, work on the production and creation of a large scale musical. Students hone their performance skills while others learn the ability to create costumes, props and paint sets under the guidance of professionals. The performance takes place at the end of semester 2.

AMU4M
Instrumental Music (offered in alternate years to the school musical)
Grade 12, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: AMU3M

This course enables students to enhance their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music. Students will perform traditional, commercial, and art music, and will respond with insight to live and recorded performances. Students will enhance their understanding of the function of music in society and the impact of music on themselves and various communities and cultures. Students will analyse how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers.

AMT4M
Instrumental Music: Music Theatre/Pit Band (offered in the year of the school musical)
Grade 12, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: AMT3M

This course is a combined program in drama, dance, vocal & instrumental music and visual arts. Students enrolled in this course, work on the production and creation of a large scale musical. Students hone their performance skills while others learn the ability to create costumes, props and paint sets under the guidance of professionals. The performance takes place at the end of semester 2.