GRADE 8 – 9 COURSES

ART: GENERAL 8

No Prerequisite

This course provides a foundation for a basic understanding of art. Students will learn to produce and respond to works of art in many different art media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics sculpture and mixed media.  Students will be expected to keep a visual journal as a record of their ideas, image development and explorations. This course is paired with Drama 8.

ART: GENERAL 9

No Prerequisite

This course provides a foundation for a basic understanding of art. Students will learn to produce and respond to works of art in many different art media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics sculpture and mixed media.  Students will be expected to keep a visual journal as a record of their ideas, image development and explorations.

ART: YEARBOOK 9

No Prerequisite

Students are responsible for the production of the Palmer school yearbook.  Students will develop valuable skills and knowledge in the areas of digital art and photography, copy writing, page layout, advertising and distribution.  The yearbook is produced using a desktop publishing program in cooperation with a Canadian publisher online.  If you are a motivated and independent worker with a strong interest in information computer technology and art, then come and learn the “behind the scenes” aspect of publishing.

ART: PHOTOGRAPHY 9

No Prerequisite


Photography 9 is a basic course in photography designed to offer experiences with digital photography. This course builds the foundation for visual literacy regarding both form and content of photographic images. Students learn framing and explore various compositional principles through the elements and principles of photography. Students also learn to examine images critically through critiques. Successful completion provides a foundation for further study in advanced photography courses. Evaluation will be based on creating a portfolio of your work and displaying your work around the school. An interdisciplinary art approach will also be explored.

GRADE 10 - 12 COURSES

ART: PHOTOGRAPHY Level 1

No Prerequisite

Photography Level 1 is a basic course in photography designed to offer experiences with digital photography. This course builds the foundation for visual literacy regarding both form and content of photographic images. Students learn framing and explore various compositional principles through the elements and principles of photography. Students also learn to examine images critically through critiques. Successful completion provides a foundation for further study in advanced photography courses. Evaluation will be based on creating a portfolio of your work and displaying your work around the school. An interdisciplinary art approach will also be explored.

This class is open to anyone interested in an introductory class with no experience with photography.

ART: PHOTOGRAPHY Level 2

Prerequisite: Photography Level 1

Photography Level 2 provides students, who already have a basic understanding of photography, with a variety of technical and creative skills. This course is an extension to Photography Level 1. Photography Level 2 focuses on advanced digital photography techniques; exploring studio with still life, portraiture and the principles of lighting. A range of materials, technologies and processes will be used including digital photography and alternative photographic processes. Photography offers unique ways of exploring one’s identity and sense of belonging. Evaluation will be based on creating a portfolio of your work and displaying your work around the school. Interdisciplinary art making utilizing photography will also be explored.

ART: STUDIO 10

No Prerequisite

This course gives students experience with a wide variety of techniques and processes.  This course involves both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art activities.  Art STUDIO 10 meets the needs of students taking art for the first time.  This course also allows students with previous art experience to continue their art education.  Projects completed in this course may form part of a developing student portfolio. Students will be expected to keep a visual journal as a record of their ideas, image development and explorations.

ART: STUDIO 11

No Prerequisite                                             

This course gives students experience with a wide variety of techniques and processes.  This course involves both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art activities.  Art STUDIO 11 meets the needs of students taking art for the first time.  This course also allows students with previous art experience to continue their art education.  Projects completed in this course may form part of a developing student portfolio for use for future employment or further arts education at the post-secondary level.  Students will be expected to keep a visual journal as a record of their ideas, image development and explorations.