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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Advanced Dance Performance is open to Grade 10 to 12 students with advanced dance skills. Auditions will be held among applicants to select those with the skill level required for this course. Students in Advanced Dance must enroll in both the courses listed above for their grade level, one in… Read more

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Advanced Dance Performance is open to Grade 10 to 12 students with advanced dance skills. Auditions will be held among applicants to select those with the skill level required for this course. Students in Advanced Dance must enroll in both the courses listed above for their grade level, one in… Read more

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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 these concepts… 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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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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Stagecraft (Technical Theatre ) 10, 11 & 12 Grade 9: (By Permission Of Instructor) (MDRD-10 & MDRTC10) This course is designed to run all year long, although students may take it in the fall or the spring if other course demands conflict. Students will earn credit through a combination of… Read more

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(MTPR-11–S & MFNAS11) This course is designed to run all year long, although students may take it in the fall or the spring if other course demands conflict. Students will earn credit through a combination of both class time (every second day, both semesters) and practical experience, providing technical support… Read more

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(MTPRT12–S & MTPRM12) This course is designed to run all year long, although students may take it in the fall or the spring if other course demands conflict. Students will earn credit through a combination of both class time (every second day, both semesters) and practical experience, providing technical support… Read more

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These ensembles are important extensions of band courses. All students in band classes are expected to participate in co-curricular bands and will receive credits and grades for their participation. Junior Concert Band – this ensemble further develops practical music skills and introduces students to high school music performance practices. Band… Read more

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Suggested prerequisite(s): Students will be integrated with Dance Performance students, and can have the opportunity to set small and/or large group choreography to receive credits. There are other possibilities available to receive credit; please discuss with the instructor.

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Prerequisite: none Dance 9 Performance and Dance 10 Performance are open to all grade 9 and 10 students, male or female, with or without previous dance training. The course exposes students to many different dance styles and aims to enable each student to develop his or her dance technique, muscular… Read more

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Suggested prerequisite(s): Students will be integrated with Dance Performance students, and can have the opportunity to set small and/or large group choreography to receive credits. There are other possibilities available to receive credit; please discuss with the instructor.

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Advanced Dance Performance is open to Grade 10 to 12 students with advanced dance skills. Auditions will be held among applicants to select those with the skill level required for this course. Students in Advanced Dance must enroll in both the courses listed above for their grade level, one in… Read more

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Advanced Dance Performance is open to Grade 10 to 12 students with advanced dance skills. Auditions will be held among applicants to select those with the skill level required for this course. Students in Advanced Dance must enroll in both the courses listed above for their grade level, one in… Read more

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Prerequisite: none Dance 9 Performance and Dance 10 Performance are open to all grade 9 and 10 students, male or female, with or without previous dance training. The course exposes students to many different dance styles and aims to enable each student to develop his or her dance technique, muscular… Read more

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Suggested prerequisite: DNP 11/12: Performance DNC 11/12 choreography students will be integrated with DNP 11/12 students, and can have the opportunity to lead classroom work and set various small and/or large group choreography to receive credits. Note: There are other possibilities to receive credits; please discuss with the instructor.

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Suggested prerequisite: DNP 11/12: Performance DNC 11/12 choreography students will be integrated with DNP 11/12 students, and can have the opportunity to lead classroom work and set various small and/or large group choreography to receive credits. Note: There are other possibilities to receive credits; please discuss with the instructor.

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Prerequisite: none Dance 11/12: Performance is open to all grade 11 or 12 students, male or female, with or without previous dance training. This course exposes students to many different dance styles and aims to enable each student to develop his or her dance technique, muscular strength, fitness level, flexibility,… Read more

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Prerequisite: none Dance 11/12: Performance is open to all grade 11 or 12 students, male or female, with or without previous dance training. This course exposes students to many different dance styles and aims to enable each student to develop his or her dance technique, muscular strength, fitness level, flexibility,… 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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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 students to the skill sets used in writing and acting for film and television and develop their creative talents as filmmakers and actors in order to give a deeper appreciation of the collaborative art form that is film making. Actors will learn film-specific techniques to help make… Read more

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These courses introduce students to the skill sets used in writing and acting for film and television and develop their creative talents as filmmakers and actors in order to give a deeper appreciation of the collaborative art form that is film making. Actors will learn film-specific techniques to help make… Read more

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This course offers students the challenge to move past the entertainment-value of film. Films are still the single most-consumed form of entertainment in the world, but their messages and meaning are as varied as the people who make them. Besides watching films, students will learn its history and evolution, cultural… 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: 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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These ensembles are important extensions of band courses. All students in band classes are expected to participate in co-curricular bands and will receive credits and grades for their participation. Junior Concert Band – this ensemble further develops practical music skills and introduces students to high school music performance practices. Band… 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: 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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These ensembles are important extensions of band courses. All students in band classes are expected to participate in co-curricular bands and will receive credits and grades for their participation. Junior Concert Band – this ensemble further develops practical music skills and introduces students to high school music performance practices. Band… 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: 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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Suggested prerequisite: Must be enrolled in band classes (exception by special permission/invitation of the instructor). Pit Orchestra is designed to provide students with enrichment to their courses in band and strings. Students in the ensemble will form the Musical Theatre Pit Orchestra and will perform during the Spectrum Musical Theatre… Read more

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Advanced Dance Performance is open to Grade 10 to 12 students with advanced dance skills. Auditions will be held among applicants to select those with the skill level required for this course. Students in Advanced Dance must enroll in both the courses listed above for their grade level, one in… Read more

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Advanced Dance Performance is open to Grade 10 to 12 students with advanced dance skills. Auditions will be held among applicants to select those with the skill level required for this course. Students in Advanced Dance must enroll in both the courses listed above for their grade level, one in… 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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These ensembles are important extensions of band courses. All students in band classes are expected to participate in co-curricular bands and will receive credits and grades for their participation. Junior Concert Band – this ensemble further develops practical music skills and introduces students to high school music performance practices. Band… Read more

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Suggested prerequisite: Must be enrolled in band classes (exception by special permission/invitation of the instructor). Pit Orchestra is designed to provide students with enrichment to their courses in band and strings. Students in the ensemble will form the Musical Theatre Pit Orchestra and will perform during the Spectrum Musical Theatre… Read more

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Suggested prerequisite: Must be enrolled in band classes (exception by special permission/invitation of the instructor). Pit Orchestra is designed to provide students with enrichment to their courses in band and strings. Students in the ensemble will form the Musical Theatre Pit Orchestra and will perform during the Spectrum Musical Theatre… 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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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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(SEE BELOW) 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 also backstage/technical work for those interested). This course runs outside of the timetable and… 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 also backstage/technical work for those interested). This course runs outside of the timetable and requires dedication… 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 also backstage/technical work for those interested). This course runs outside of the timetable and requires dedication… 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 also backstage/technical work for those interested). This course runs outside of the timetable and requires dedication… Read more

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This course is offers 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… Read more

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A variety of two-dimensional media will be explored in the following areas: Graphics-includes etching, printmaking, monotypes, lino cuts and print experimentation. Drawing-includes pen and ink development of personal imagery (realism, fantasy), techniques in rendering the figure clothed and unclothed, tool usage, types of pens/pencils, charcoal etc. Illustration-includes image and typography,… Read more

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This course is offers 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… Read more

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A variety of two-dimensional media will be explored in the following areas: Graphics-includes etching, printmaking, monotypes, lino cuts and print experimentation. Drawing-includes pen and ink development of personal imagery (realism, fantasy), techniques in rendering the figure clothed and unclothed, tool usage, types of pens/pencils, charcoal etc. Illustration-includes image and typography,… Read more

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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. In order to be successful in this class, students will… Read more

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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. In order to be successful in this class, students will… Read more

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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 of sources and… Read more

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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 of sources and… 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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This course will introduce and take students deeper into the filmmaking process as they explore what creative stories and ideas they can bring to life on the screen. Students will culminate their learning with a major personal project on a scale that most do not get to do until post-secondary… Read more

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This course will introduce and take students deeper into the filmmaking process as they explore what creative stories and ideas they can bring to life on the screen. Students will culminate their learning with a major personal project on a scale that most do not get to do until post-secondary… Read more

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