The Art curriculum is designed to provide that kind of training which will enlighten and promote the creative process in the works of students who pursue the courses offered. The Art of earlier times, as well as that of the recent time is studied, so that the process which makes human acts meaningful in the light of all human effort is understood and appreciated.
Course Descriptions
| Dance (secondary III, IV, V) |
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| The dance program at Cycle Two Secondary is a continuation of the Secondary Cycle One program and is grounded in the subject specific and artistic learning previously acquired by students. In Cycle Two this learning is consolidated. The development and the interaction among all three competencies: performs dance, creates dance and appreciates dance, contribute to balancing the student’s artistic movement.“In order to achieve a real artistic practice of dance, students are required to further their perception of themselves and of reality because, in a sense, they are the raw material of their art. By using their body, their imagination, their sensitivity and their culture when they create, perform or appreciate dances, they convey who they are and express their world view.” - Quebec Education Program. |
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| Drama (secondary III) |
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| Drama 314 is an introduction into the world of performing arts with a heavy concentration on leadership, communication, participation and teamwork. Students will be expected to build a strong foundation of these skills through various activities, warm-ups, cool downs and the very early stages of theatre and its components. This class is for those who love all elements of performance and wish to channel their energies through theatrical mediums or for those who have the desire and motivation to overcome personal and social fears |
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| Drama (secondary IV, V) |
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| Drama 414/514 is a performing arts class with a heavy concentration on leadership, communication, participation and teamwork. Students will be expected to master these skills before the end of the year and to use them on a daily basis. High expectations will be placed on the mediums of theatre explored at this level and the levels before it—please note this class is only for those students who either wish to continue their study of performing arts after high school or for those who wish to challenge their leadership and communication skills by using drama as a support medium. As this is the only senior level drama class, high expectations will be placed on those who choose to take this class and to their level of commitment to performance and to the arts. |
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| Fine Arts (secondary III, IV, V) |
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| Students will experience, learn about, and express themselves through a whole gamut of art techniques, materials, movements, and philosophies. Students will be expected to step outside their artistic comfort zone and try new things. Research on both an artist and a movement will be expected during the year. Our facilities continue to expand to try and meet the needs of our students; pottery and silk screening have been recent additions to D’Arcy Fine Arts. |
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| Music (secondary III, IV, V) |
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| Students will focus on three competencies: performing, appreciating music and creating music. The music classroom’s environment will foster expression, performance, communication and autonomy. Students will use their instrument, imagination and culture to convey who they are and their world-view when they create or perform a musical work. Students will also be encouraged to develop collaborative skills, listening skills and problem solving skills through group ensemble work. |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 07 August 2007 |
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Woodwind, Brass, and percussion playing students continue their development of the skills and artistry required by their chosen instrument. The students will acquire a greater understanding and appreciation of the performing arts. Concerts are held during the school year in which the students demonstrate what they learn through this class.
9 th grade band requires at least one year experience on the instrument.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 20 October 2007 )
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