This is a yearlong course that is open to grade 10-12 students with advanced dance skills. This is for the dedicated dancer that wants to dance every day all year. Auditions will be held to select those with the skill level required for this course. Please refer to www.spectrumdance.weebly.com for… Read more

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Suggested prerequisite: Successful completion of the previous year or permission of the Band Instructor. The emphasis of the course is on the performance of 20th century band music ranging from traditional concert band music to Broadway musicals, contemporary pop, and jazz material.  Studies also include technique refinements, review of basic… Read more

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 Suggested prerequisite: Middle school band or equivalent or permission of the Band Director, Mr. Jolliffe. Band courses are a continuation of the acquisition of performance skills on woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Also included is a study of the basic elements of music and its history and literature, through performance… Read more

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Suggested Prerequisite: No experience necessary.   Description: This Year Long performance-based ensemble focuses on contemporary vocal music and offers both an excellent entry-level class for passionate new singers, as well as a home for those with an established love of singing. All that is needed is a love of singing and… Read more

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Dance Performance: Dance Performance is open to all grade 11 or 12 students with or without previous dance training.  This course exposes students to many different dance styles and aims to enable each student to develop their dance technique, muscular strength, fitness level, flexibility, and performance skills through classroom work… Read more

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 Dance Performance: Dance 9 Performance and Dance 10 Performance are open to all grade 9 and 10 students with or without previous dance training. The course exposes students to many different dance styles and aims to enable each student to develop their dance technique, muscular strength, flexibility, fitness level, and… Read more

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Whether you are newer to hip hop or are an experienced dancer wanting to strengthen your technique this course is for you! We will focus on strengthening hip hop culture, technique, grooving, isolations, and textures. We will dive deep er into learning various styles such as waving, popping, locking, house,… Read more

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Digital Photography has become a popular field for those looking to create incredible imagery through the use of cameras and a digital darkroom. After an introductory unit in camera function, composition, and Lightroom CC, students spend the semester exploring the following genres of photography: Portraiture Landscape Architecture Sports Events Fine… Read more

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 Directing and Script Development 12 allows interested students to learn about directing productions and writing for stage or film. Students in this course will work in conjunction with the instructor and Acting 11/12 students. 

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These courses encourage the development of many of the skills necessary to be successful in a theatrical context. They focus on the development of vocal skills (such as articulation, enunciation, and projection) and basic stage skills like blocking and movement. To be successful in this class, students will be required… Read more

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Drama 9 and Drama 10 promotes and strengthens participation and personal development skills at their various levels of maturity. Through exercises and a final performance, students will become familiar with primary aspects of staging and performance development as it applies in the theatre and also in life skill areas such… Read more

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 These courses introduce and develop the skill sets used in the film and television industries with focuses both in front of and behind the camera. Understanding the creative talents of filmmakers and actors will bring deeper appreciation of the collaborative art form. Actors will learn film-specific techniques to create on-screen… Read more

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 This course is an introductory exploration of the richness and diversity of the motion picture medium. Through watching films, students will deepen their appreciation by learning the vocabulary of film making and visual storytelling, the process of story, script, and dialogue development, and the ability to think critically, to analyze,… Read more

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 This is an introductory course for students interested in beginning to learn to play the guitar. Also included is a study of the basic elements of music and its history specific to Rock and Roll, Folk and Funk.  A guitar will be provided (though you are welcome to bring your… Read more

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Suggested prerequisite: Middle school band or equivalent. Must be enrolled in Concert Band 9 or 10 (exception by special permission of the instructor). Jazz Band is offered as a supplement to the regular Concert Band course.  Students will be introduced to various styles of music associated with jazz in a… Read more

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Students in Musical Theatre 9/10 classes will work with a teaching team of three specialists in the areas of voice, dance, and drama. The course is designed to offer opportunities to hone skills in the musical theatre disciplines (singing, dancing, acting), engage in the rehearsal process, and provide performance opportunities… Read more

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Through instruction, rehearsal, and the mounting of a full-scale musical theatre production (to be announced each fall) students will learn and practice the skills of the musical theatre genre (acting, singing, dancing and backstage/technical work for those interested). This course runs outside of the timetable and requires dedication and commitment… Read more

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These courses offer students a self-directed study of their own creativity and organizational practice in the context of 35mm Black & White film photography. Course work will include creative analysis, camera function, film processing, darkroom printmaking and exhibition. The grade 12 course will involve the creation of a portfolio and… Read more

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 Suggested prerequisite: Enrolled in Concert Band 11/12 or permission of the Band Instructor.   Students will continue to develop jazz literacy and performance skills.  Jazz Band courses are offered as a supplement to the regular Concert Band course.  A wide variety of styles associated with jazz music will be explored in… Read more

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 This course is designed to run all year long, although students may take it in the fall or the spring if there are other courses, they want which conflict.  Students will earn credit through a combination of both class time (every second day, both semesters) and practical experience, providing technical… Read more

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This course is designed to build self-confidence and basic skills in a variety of mediums. You may take this course in both grade 9 and grade 10.  Please note that projects will be different from year to year.  Topics covered will draw from the following:    Design-explore the elements of art… Read more

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Art Studio Dual Credit is an exciting opportunity for students to receive credit for Art Studio 12 and ART 102 Introduction to 2D from Camosun College. In this course students will focus on creating and evaluating two-dimensional images such as drawings, paintings, stencils, and illustrations. The process of art-making will… Read more

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Media Arts 10 This is an introduction to students who are looking for a course that not only teaches them digital filmmaking practices, but also allows them to improve their teambuilding and collaboration skills. Some focus areas will include learning how audiences are manipulated by media from a wide range… Read more

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 This course deals with working in two-dimensions and it may be taken in both grade 11 & grade 12 for 4 credits each (projects and assignments vary on a year-to-year basis, allowing students to further develop their skills if they take this course in both senior grades).  You will be… Read more

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This is a foundation course which introduces the student to the visual arts and your growth as an artist: history, philosophy and practice.  Through perseverance, resilience and reflection you will find how to create images of your place in the community, history and society while examining unique ways to represent… Read more

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Students prepare Spectrum’s Yearbook for publication and produce other in-house publications. Exhilarating and deadline-driven, this course offers a real-life experience in the world of digital publishing. Through hands-on experience, students will acquire skills in desktop publishing, digital photo editing and graphics creation using the latest industry standard software – InDesign,… Read more

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