The Fine Arts Program is a dynamic and specialized, academically vigorous program that allows students to experience the arts on a day-to-day basis. It’s a highly successful, long-running program that drives students to learn and achieve in a unique way.
Our Fine Arts Program is designed for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who are interested in the arts. A modified timetable allows students to explore the subjects of Music, Art and Drama in a more intense way than the regular classroom structure allows.
One-third of the Fine Arts day is devoted to the arts which means students are required to complete the regular Ontario curriculum in a condensed manner. As a result, it is imperative students have excellent learning skills such as; responsibility, organization, independent work, initiative, collaboration and self-regulation. Potential students do not have to be “A” students but they do have to have a strong work ethic as this will help them be successful with the condensed curriculum.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
- Three music classes per week
- Choice of brass, woodwind or percussion instruments
- Learn various musical selections in various genres
- Present in school assemblies and perform within the community
- Take part in available music workshops and attend performances when possible
VISUAL ARTS
- Three classes a week are spent in the art room
- Hands on art projects
- Classes include: drawing, painting, sculpting and experimenting in various media
- Students learn art history
- Involvement in community art projects as available
DRAMA AND DANCE
- Three drama and/or dance classes a week
- Learn and experiment with various dramatic techniques
- Participate in three major theatre productions throughout the year
- Attend professional theatre shows/lessons/productions where possible
