The Arts
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12 grades · 65 units · 195 topics
Aligned to Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Elementary (Grades 1-6)
Grade 1
An integrated foundations course where students explore the fundamental elements of visual arts, music, dance, and drama. Students develop creative confidence through hands-on making, rhythmic movement, and collaborative storytelling while learning to describe their artistic choices.
Grade 2
A comprehensive exploration of visual arts, music, drama, and dance designed for second grade learners. Students develop foundational technical skills while investigating how the arts communicate emotions and stories across different cultures and time periods.
Grade 3
An integrated arts curriculum that encourages Grade 3 students to explore visual arts, music, dance, and drama. Students develop technical skills while learning to interpret and critique various forms of artistic expression.
Grade 4
This course introduces students to the diverse world of visual arts, music, dance, and drama. Students develop technical skills while learning to analyze cultural contexts and express complex emotions through various artistic mediums.
Grade 5
This course engages Grade 5 students in a multi-disciplinary exploration of the arts, focusing on how visual and performing arts communicate identity and history. Students develop technical skills in diverse media while refining their ability to analyze and critique artistic works from various cultural contexts.
Grade 6
This course engages students in the integrated study of visual arts, music, dance, and drama. Students develop technical skills while exploring the cultural and historical significance of diverse artistic expressions.
Intermediate (Grades 7-8)
Grade 7
This course explores the multifaceted world of the arts through hands-on creation and critical analysis. Students engage with visual arts, music, dance, and drama to understand how artistic choices convey meaning and reflect diverse cultural perspectives.
Grade 8
A comprehensive survey of the arts that challenges students to explore personal and cultural identity through diverse media. Students engage in rigorous studio practice, performance, and critical analysis across visual arts, music, dance, and theater.
Secondary (Grades 9-12)
Grade 9
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of visual and performing arts through hands on practice and critical analysis. Students develop technical skills while exploring how art reflects and shapes personal and cultural identity.
Grade 10
This course explores the intersection of technical mastery and personal voice across various artistic disciplines. Students engage in advanced studio work, performance techniques, and critical analysis to understand how the arts reflect and shape cultural identity.
Grade 11
This course explores the intersection of technical proficiency and conceptual depth across visual arts, music, dance, and theater. Students engage in advanced creative processes while critically analyzing the social and historical contexts that shape artistic production in Canada and globally.
Grade 12
A comprehensive senior arts course designed to refine technical mastery while exploring the intersection of social advocacy and personal expression. Students engage in sophisticated critical analysis and develop a professional portfolio that reflects their unique artistic voice and cultural awareness.