This course will be examining the role that art played in changing societal and political perspectives through the years of 1600 to present day.  Students will research major themes related to art history, and present their knowledge in a variety of ways including in-class presentations, written reports, oral debates/discussions and… Read more

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This class is for students in Grade 9 wishing to play in a Concert Band. The Grade 9 Band occurs during a regularly scheduled block within the school timetable for the entire year.  Concerts, festivals, and other performances may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Grade 8 or Middle school strings or equivalent. Participation in performances and rehearsals is required; performances may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the school. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:45 pm For players of violin, viola, cello or double bass, this course continues… Read more

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Open to all band students. Students wishing to take Jazz Band are welcome to join this fun, energetic class. Participation in performances and rehearsals is required; these may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the school. Classes meet at lunch Monday and Wedensdays and Fridays at… Read more

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This course is open to those who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, piano, guitar, drum set and vocals. This course covers the basic principles of ensemble playing in the jazz and rhythm & blues idioms. Areas covered will be technical concepts and sound production. The primary focus of this course… Read more

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Band 10 is for students who have completed two or more years of music instruction on a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument.  The Grade 10  Band occurs during a regularly scheduled block within the school timetable for the entire year. Course Content Continuation of the acquisition of performance skills on… Read more

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Prerequisite: Open to all band students. Corequisite: Students taking Jazz Band must also take Concert Band 10. Participation in performances and rehearsals is required; they may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the school. Classes meet at 7:30 am. and/or at lunch time. Study and performance… Read more

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This course is open to those who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, piano, guitar, drum set and vocals. This course covers the basic principles of ensemble playing in the jazz and rhythm & blues idioms. Areas covered will be technical concepts and sound production. The primary focus of this course… Read more

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This course is open to those who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, piano, guitar, drum set and vocals. This course covers the basic principles of ensemble playing in the jazz and rhythm & blues idioms. Areas covered will be technical concepts and sound production. The primary focus of this course… Read more

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(inside the timetable) Prerequisite: Mastery of the Band 11 outcomes or successful audition. This class will form the nucleus of the Orchestra and will form the Marching Band in the spring. The Course will run the entire school year. Additional, private lessons are strongly recommended. Continuation of the acquisition of… Read more

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* Open to all band students. Corequisite: Students taking Jazz Band must also take Concert Band 11. Participation in performances and rehearsals is required; they may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the school. Classes meet at 7:30 am. and/or at lunch time. Study and performance… Read more

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This course is open to those who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, piano, guitar, drum set and vocals. This course covers the basic principles of ensemble playing in the jazz and rhythm & blues idioms. Areas covered will be technical concepts and sound production. The primary focus of this course… Read more

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It is expected that students have had four to five years of experience on a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument to join this course.  Course Content Continuation of the acquisition of performance skills on woodwind, brass and percussion instruments Elements of music including sight-reading, terminology, rhythm, melody, dynamics, harmony, musical… Read more

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This class will comprise of string, wind, brass and percussion players who wish to be part of a full orchestra. The ensemble is open to any student who plays a string, wind, brass, or percussion instrument. The Oak Bay Orchestra takes place Tuesdays at lunch and Wednesday mornings. Students will… Read more

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This class is open to all orchestral string musicians! Participation in performances and rehearsals is required; performances may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the school. Classes meet on Mondays at 8:00am and Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. For players of violin, viola, cello or double… Read more

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  (outside the timetable) Co-requisite:  Students taking Vocal Jazz 10 must also be enrolled in Choir 10 – Concert Choir (either INSIDE or OUTSIDE the timetable).  This class meets after school (intermediate and senior vocal jazz both have an additional rehearsal once a week before school). Attendance at rehearsals and performances is… Read more

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  (inside the timetable).  This course occurs during a regularly scheduled block within the school timetable.  Students receive lots of individual attention and learn theory, sight singing, and vocal technique in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.  Students learn and perform choral music from a variety of styles including pop, Broadway, jazz,… Read more

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  (outside the timetable) CHOIR 10:  CONCERT CHOIR (Outside the Timetable) meets in the morning once a week (WOMEN’S CHOIR or MEN’S CHOIR) and at lunch time twice a week as part of JUNIOR CONCERT CHOIR.  Select this course if you would like to sing in a concert choir outside of the regular timetable. Students… Read more

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  (outside the timetable) Co-requisite:  Students taking Vocal Jazz 11 must also be enrolled in Choir 11 – Concert Choir (either INSIDE or OUTSIDE the timetable).  This class meets after school (intermediate and senior vocal jazz both have an additional rehearsal once a week before school). Attendance at rehearsals and performances is… Read more

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    (inside the timetable). This course occurs during a regularly scheduled block within the school timetable. Students receive lots of individual attention and learn theory, sight singing, and vocal technique in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.  Students learn and perform choral music from a variety of styles including pop, Broadway, jazz, folk… Read more

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  outside the timetable) CHOIR 11:  CONCERT CHOIR (Outside the Timetable) meets in the morning once a week (WOMEN’S CHOIR or MEN’S CHOIR) and at lunch time twice a week as part of SENIOR CONCERT CHOIR.  Select this course if you would like to sing in a concert choir outside of the regular timetable. Students… Read more

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  (inside the timetable) Co-requisite:  Choir 11 – Concert Choir (INSIDE or OUTSIDE the timetable) must be taken concurrently  Chamber Choir 11 is designed to explore choral music at an advanced vocal level.  Students are expected to have a solid vocal technique already and a basic proficiency in sight-reading.  This is a… Read more

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  (outside the timetable) Prerequisite: Vocal Jazz 11 must be completed before Vocal Jazz 12 can be taken Co-requisite:  Students taking Vocal Jazz 12 must also be enrolled in Choir 12 – Concert Choir (either INSIDE or OUTSIDE the timetable).  This class meets after school (intermediate and senior vocal jazz both have an… Read more

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  (inside the timetable). This course occurs during a regularly scheduled block within the school timetable. Students receive lots of individual attention and learn theory, sight singing, and vocal technique in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.  Students learn and perform choral music from a variety of styles including pop, Broadway, jazz, folk and… Read more

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  (outside the timetable) CHOIR 11:  CONCERT CHOIR (Outside the Timetable) meets in the morning once a week (WOMEN’S CHOIR or MEN’S CHOIR) and at lunch time twice a week as part of SENIOR CONCERT CHOIR.  Select this course if you would like to sing in a concert choir outside of the regular timetable. Students… Read more

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(inside the timetable) Recommended: Chamber Choir 11 must be completed before Chamber Choir 12 can be taken  Co-requisite:  Choir 12 – Concert Choir (INSIDE or OUTSIDE the timetable) must be taken concurrently    Chamber Choir 12 is designed to explore choral music at an advanced vocal level.  Students are expected to… Read more

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  (outside the timetable)  Co-requisite:  Students taking Vocal Jazz 9 must also be enrolled in Choir 09 – Concert Choir (either INSIDE or OUTSIDE the timetable).  This class meets after school. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required.  Performances occur in the evenings and may take place away from the school. … Read more

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  (outside the timetable) Choir 9: Concert Choir (OUTSIDE TIMETABLE) meets in the morning once a week (WOMEN’S CHOIR or MEN’S CHOIR) and at lunch time twice a week as part of JUNIOR CONCERT CHOIR.  Select this course if you would like to sing in a concert choir outside of the regular timetable. Students… Read more

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Dance strip is required. Introduction to various styles of dance including Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Bollywood, Broadway and Contemporary Basic warm-up techniques, dance steps and combinations in small and large group settings Development of a deeper understanding of the roots of the various dance forms through exploration, projects… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Beginning Dance or previous experience.  Dance classes are on a skill-level basis, so they are multi-grade. Dance strip is required. Designed for students with previous dance training. Continued development of various styles of dance including Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Ballroom, Bollywood, Broadway and Contemporary. Students’ dance knowledge is… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Successful audition Please contact Ms. Alana Beyer, Dance Teacher abeyer@sd61.bc.ca Dance classes are on a skill level basis so they are multi-grade.  Grade 9 students with considerable previous dance training and skill development  may join the class upon successful audition. Dance strip is required. Designed for students who have achieved… Read more

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(outside the timetable) Prerequisite/Co-requisite(s): Successful audition in September. Students wanting to enroll should also take Advanced Dance for the technical elements, as this is a performance-based course. This course meets entirely outside the regular timetable in the early morning and at lunch time.  Students should choose this course if they are… Read more

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Recommended:  Beginning Dance or previous experience.  Dance classes are on a skill-level basis, so they are multi-grade. Dance strip is required. Designed for students with previous dance training. Continued development of various styles of dance including Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Ballroom, Bollywood, Broadway and Contemporary. Students’ dance knowledge is… Read more

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*Successful audition Required Please contact Ms. Alana Beyer, Dance Teacher abeyer@sd61.bc.ca Dance classes are on a skill level basis so they are multi-grade.  Grade 9 students with considerable previous dance training and skill development  may join the class upon successful audition. Dance strip is required. Designed for students who have achieved… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Beginning Dance or previous experience. Dance classes are on a skill-level basis, so they are multi-grade. Dance strip is required. Designed for students with previous dance training. Continued development of various styles of dance including Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Ballroom, Bollywood, Broadway and Contemporary. Students’ dance knowledge is… Read more

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* Successful audition Please contact Ms. Alana Beyer, Dance Teacher abeyer@sd61.bc.ca Dance classes are on a skill level basis, so they are multi-grade.  Grade 9 students with considerable previous dance training and skill development  may join the class upon successful audition. Dance strip is required. Designed for students who have… Read more

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Prerequisite:  Beginning Dance or previous experience. Dance classes are on a skill-level basis, so they are multi-grade. Dance strip is required. Designed for students with previous dance training. Continued development of various styles of dance including Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Ballroom, Bollywood, Broadway and Contemporary. Students’ dance knowledge is… Read more

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(outside the timetable) Prerequisite/Co-requisite(s): Successful audition in September. Students wanting to enroll should also take Advanced Dance for the technical elements, as this is a performance-based course. This course meets entirely outside the regular timetable in the early morning and at lunch time.  Students should choose this course if they are… Read more

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(outside the timetable) Prerequisite/Co-requisite(s): Successful audition in September. Students wanting to enroll should also take Advanced Dance for the technical elements, as this is a performance-based course. This course meets entirely outside the regular timetable in the early morning and at lunch time.  Students should choose this course if they are… Read more

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  Digital Photography 11 focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students need to respond to media artworks and create art using media arts technology. In this course, media arts technology may include digital and still photography, computer technologies, and electronic and digital recording. Students use available technologies to… Read more

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  Advanced Digital Photography 12  (AKA Independent Directed Study) focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned in Digital Photography 11 to a higher level. Students use available technologies to create and manipulate personally meaningful images in order to elicit specific audience responses. In developing their media artworks, students… Read more

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(inside the timetable) This course is open to all students, regardless of experience. Introduction to the theatre includes: A wide range of performance activities including movement and games Stage terminology, basic stage blocking and movement Vocal development and communication skills Team and trust building exercises and games Character investigation A… Read more

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(inside the timetable) This course is open to all students, regardless of experience. As a continuation from Drama Foundations 9, this course includes: improvisation skills Script reading and writing Character identification and development Group led productions/skits Team building through performance Demonstration of an understanding of literary intent and audience appeal… Read more

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(inside the timetable) This course is open to all students, regardless of experience. As a continuation from Drama Foundations 10, this course includes: The theory of comedy and drama Comic styles and delivery The emotional inventory of the actor Advanced investigation of improvisation Team building through performance

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(inside the timetable) This course is open to all students, regardless of experience. As a continuation from Acting 11, this course includes: The theory of comedy and drama Comic styles and delivery The emotional inventory of the actor Advanced investigation of improvisation Team building through performance

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Open to grades 10-12 Film & Television 11 is a practical, hands-on course for students interested in working behind and in front of the video camera. You will learn about all aspects of creating film and television productions and explore careers in the field. While we will focus on editing,… Read more

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Open to all music students. Corequisite: Students taking Jazz Band should also be enrolled in Band 11. Participation in performances and rehearsals is required; they may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the school. Classes meet at 7:55am  Tuesday and Thursday for the entire school year. … Read more

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      Recommended: Gr.10 students are welcome to take this course with permission from instructor Music Comp/Prod 11 is a course designed for students who want to explore composing, songwriting, and recording/producing music. All students who are thinking about pursuing music in any capacity in post-secondary education should take… Read more

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(inside the timetable) This course is considered to be Oak Bay’s Junior Musical Theatre class. Grade 9 students in this class will prepare and present a full length ‘Junior Musical’ at the end of the year. Recent productions include ‘Beauty and the Beast Junior’ and ‘Willie Wonks Junior’. This course… Read more

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Prerequisite: Successful audition This course meets entirely outside of the regular timetable.  It prepares the orchestral music for the full-length school musical.  A considerable time commitment during the run of the school musical is required. Important Points to Consider: The students who choose this class may be expected to spend 3… Read more

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*Successful audition This course meets entirely outside the regular timetable.  It prepares the orchestral music for the full-length school musical.  A considerable time commitment during the run of the school musical is required. Important Points to Consider: The students who choose this class may be expected to spend 3 –… Read more

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*Successful audition required This course meets entirely outside the regular timetable.  It prepares the orchestral music for the full-length school musical.  A considerable time commitment during the run of the school musical is required. Important Points to Consider: The students who choose this class may be expected to spend 3… Read more

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    *Music Composition and Production 11 or permission from the instructor Music Comp/Prod 12 is an advanced survey course designed for students who intend to pursue post-secondary education in a music related field, such as performer, composer, or audio engineer. Students will be exposed to all sorts of music… Read more

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Prerequisite: Mastery of Band 9 outcomes or successful audition. This class will compromise wind players and percussionists who wish to be part of a full orchestra. The ensemble is open to any student who plays a wind instrument. The Oak Bay Orchestra takes place Tuesdays at lunch and Thursday mornings…. Read more

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This class will comprise string, wind, brass, and percussion players who wish to be part of a full orchestra. The ensemble is open to any student who plays a string, wind, brass, or percussion instrument. The Oak Bay Orchestra takes place Tuesdays at lunch and Wednesday mornings. Students will continue… Read more

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*Mastery of Band 10 outcomes or successful audition. This class will compromise wind players and percussionists who wish to be part of a full orchestra. The ensemble is open to any student who plays a wind instrument. The Oak Bay Orchestra takes place Tuesdays at lunch and Thursday mornings. Students… Read more

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  Oak Bay High School has a large custom built darkroom for the exploration of traditional photography methods. This course can be taken independently but is an excellent complement to Digital Photography. This is a comprehensive photography course for the beginner who wants to learn about traditional film photography as… Read more

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    Oak Bay High School has a large custom built darkroom for the exploration of traditional photography methods. This course can be taken independently but is an excellent complement to Digital Photography. This is a comprehensive photography course for the beginner who wants to learn about traditional film photography… Read more

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  Open to student with credit in Photography 11 Advanced Photography 12  (AKA Independent Directed Study) focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned in Photography 11 to a higher level. Students work independently pursuing specific areas of interest in traditional photography. Students use traditional technologies to create and… Read more

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Note:  This is a “District 61” Band Program Prerequisite: Strings 09 or instructor’s permission. Participation in performances and rehearsals is required; performances may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the school. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. For players of violin, viola,… Read more

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This class is open to all orchestral string musicians! Participation in performances and rehearsals is required; performances may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the school. Classes meet on Mondays at 8:00am and Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. For players of violin, viola, cello or double… Read more

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Orchestral Strings 11 Prerequisite: Strings 10 or instructor’s permission. Participation in performances and rehearsals is required; performances may occur in the evenings and sometimes take place away from the school. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. For players of violin, viola, cello or double bass, this course… Read more

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  This course is designed to further develop the concepts and skills learned in Visual Arts 9 introduction to Studio Arts and is available for all students.  The major component of this course will consist of design, drawing, painting, sculpture and art appreciation.  Students will also gain an appreciation and knowledge… Read more

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  This course is meant for third level senior art students who have completed either VA 9 Introduction Studio Art and/or Studio Art 2D 10.    Skills learned previously are incorporated and enhanced throughout this course.  Each student will use their prior knowledge in the previous courses to more thoroughly investigate two-dimensional… Read more

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    This course is meant for fourth level advanced art students who are have completed either Studio Art 10 and/or 11.   This course is also mandatory for AP 2D Studio Art & Design students.   Students in grade 12 with less art experience may choose to take this course looking for… Read more

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  This course is taught in a custom built ceramic studio. You will use the medium of clay to explore 3 dimensional form, using basic and advanced building techniques and design methods. In an open atmosphere of cooperative learning, technical skills are taught and creative exploration encouraged. Technical skills include… Read more

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This course can be taken for the first time in grade 11 or as a continuation of Art 10 Ceramics and Sculpture. When taken as a continuation of a previous ceramics and sculpture course students will have the option of doing independent work in any area they wish to focus. This… Read more

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  This course can be taken for the first time in grade 12 or as a continuation of Art 10 and or Art 11 Ceramics and Sculpture. When taken as a continuation of a previous ceramics and sculpture course students will have the option of doing independent work in any area… Read more

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(outside the timetable) Students will develop the skills required for theatrical production: Theatre vocabulary and terminology Shop and tool safety Basic lighting and sound elements Set design and construction Painting

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(outside the timetable) As a continuation of Stagecraft 10, Stagecraft 11 students will continue to develop skills required for theatrical production: Lighting design and set design Set design and construction Sound technique and equipment usage Set painting and design Production management  

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(outside the timetable) As a continuation of Stagecraft 10, Stagecraft 11 students will continue to develop skills required for theatrical production: Lighting design and set design Set design and construction Sound technique and equipment usage Set painting and design Production management

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Independent Studies Studio Arts 2D &/or 3D 11/12 (Semester 2 only) Students wishing to focus on Visual Arts with their course choices are encouraged to consider Independent Studies in 2D  The IDS course allows you to: go beyond the regular curriculum and learning outcomes.  learn in-depth about a topic that interests you. … Read more

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