Music Program
Music Program Description
The Music Department offers 5 strands to choose from: Instrumental, Vocal, Guitar, Keyboard and Music Theatre. Students can sign up to play or sing in an ensemble environment (instrumental or vocal classes) or focus more on individual instruction (guitar or keyboard classes). The Music Department offers a full range of extra-curricular ensembles and opportunities.
Preparation for the Future
Students who excel in courses in the Music department may pursue a career as a music teacher, music therapist or perhaps aspire to be a professional musician. May opportunities exist in the areas of music design and production both live and in the studio.
Visual Art Program
Visual Art Program Description
The Visual Art department aims to develop appreciation and skill involving various art forms. Art classes develop students’ expression and creativity using a variety of artistic media.
Highlights of the program include Ceramics, Photography, and a new CyberArts course. Also offered each year is a Yearbook/Information Design, a two-credit course in which students work co-operatively to create the school’s yearbook, and complete projects that involve their knowledge of design, advertising, and layout.
Preparation for the Future
Courses in the department teach skills that will give students the opportunity to pursue many different avenues of the art world; they can learn various skills in the Visual Art classes, and concentrate on specific aspects like printmaking, tesselations in design, and photography.