This is a Visual Arts 2D Design first year university course that gives students, in grade 12 only, a chance to obtain credit for a 100 level college credit as well as AP 2D Art and Design credit on their transcript for the development, creation and submission of the… Read more

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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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  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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  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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  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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  This is an introductory course to Studio Arts.  The content covers a variety of drawing media, painting and color theory, three-dimensional design, sculpture, calligraphy and techniques in perspective.  Students learn concepts about the artistic process, Elements & Principles of Design, composition, media use, art history and visual art careers. … Read more

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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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