Canada · Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Grade 10 The Arts
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.
Visual Literacy and Studio Practice
Students refine their technical skills in drawing and composition while exploring the principles of design. This unit emphasizes the transition from observation to interpretation in visual storytelling.
An investigation into how line quality and gestural marks convey movement and emotional weight in a composition.
Students explore the physics and psychology of color to manipulate mood and focus within their artwork.
A study of the Rule of Thirds, leading lines, and framing techniques to organize visual information.
Dramatic Arts and Performance
Focuses on the fundamentals of acting, character development, and the technical aspects of stage production.
Students use physical and vocal techniques to bring complex characters to life from a script.
Exploring how lighting, sound, and set design create a cohesive world for a theatrical production.
Developing the ability to react authentically to unplanned stimuli within a dramatic framework.
Musical Theory and Composition
An introduction to the building blocks of music, including rhythm, melody, and basic harmonic structures.
Students analyze complex meters and polyrhythms to understand the foundational pulse of different musical genres.
Investigating how scales and intervals are used to create memorable and emotionally resonant melodies.
Exploring how multiple musical lines interact to create depth and complexity.
Art History and Global Perspectives
A chronological and thematic survey of art movements and their relationship to social and political change.
Examining how artists have used their work to challenge authority and advocate for social justice.
A study of how the shift toward human-centered philosophy transformed European art and science.
Analyzing the radical shifts in art during the early 20th century, from Impressionism to Surrealism.
Dance and Movement Studies
Students explore the body as an instrument for expression through various dance styles and choreographic techniques.
Breaking down movement into space, time, force, and body alignment.
Learning how to organize movements into meaningful patterns and sequences.
Investigating the history and significance of traditional dances from around the world.
Media Arts and Digital Storytelling
An exploration of how technology is used to create art, including film, digital photography, and graphic design.
Students learn how camera angles, framing, and movement contribute to cinematic storytelling.
Examining the tools of digital editing and the ethical implications of altering images.
Exploring how audience participation changes the nature of the artistic experience.