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Turner Fenton Arts offers IB students access to a wide variety of arts courses to suit every interest. Students who do not take an arts course are still invited to participate in Arts sponsored activities such as:
- Integrated Arts Council (Bistro Shows, among other activities)
- Photography Club
- Drawing Club
- Drama Club
- Improv Club
- Jazz Bands (Junior and Senior)
Computer Art, Grade 9, MYP The focus of this course is the use of technology in the arts environment. Students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver to produce digital images and web sites. The project emphasis is on how to design a sophisticated original web site (not using templates). Computer and design skills learned in this course can be applied to projects in other courses, and be useful to students in everyday life, both now and in the future. Photography, Grade 9, MYP Students are introduced to the creative use of photography. They
will learn how digital SLR cameras work and how to use the camera Music, Grade 9, MYP This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Student learning will include participation in creative activities and listening perceptively. Students will also be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music, including the elements, terminology and history. Beginners and experienced players are both welcome in this class. Visual Art, Grade 9, MYP This course emphasizes learning through practice and students will use the elements and principles of design to produce expressive artwork using a variety of materials (drawing, painting, clay, textiles, printmaking, illustration, and more). They will analyse their own work and that of others, and study work from various time periods and cultures. |
Media Art, Grade
10, MYP Students will continue their digital arts studies through digital video production involving camera work, editing, digital music composition, digital photography and animation. Students will primarily use Adobe Photoshop, iMovie, iTunes and GarageBand to create integrated multimedia projects. Music, Grade 10, MYP This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Student learning will include participation in creative activities and listening perceptively. Students will also be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music, including the elements, terminology and history. Visual Art, Grade 10, MYP This course emphasizes learning through practice and students will use the elements and principles of design to produce expressive artwork using a variety of materials (drawing, painting, clay, textiles, printmaking, illustration, and more). They will analyse their own work and that of others, and study work from various time periods and cultures. |
Music, Grade
11/12, IB Standard Level The art of music demands that the educated musician and music lover be able to recognize and articulate musical elements realized in diverse examples of music making. A vibrant musical education fosters curiosity in, and sensitivity to, the musical worlds which surround us. Students will learn, and be able to demonstrate, the use of appropriate musical language and terminology to describe and reflect their critical understanding of music. They will develop their perceptual skills in response to music. They will learn and be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of music in time and place, and demonstrate development of their performance skills through ensemble music-making. Through the analysis of selected diverse listening examples and printed scores, students will learn the language, the notation and the fundamental elements of music. Through further investigation, students will explore the usage of the elements of music in a variety of contexts – through music of various cultures, styles and genres. Visual Art, Grade
11/12, IB Standard Level All students will do both studio work and a Investigation Workbook, but may choose which one will be marked internally (worth 40% of the final mark) and which one will be marked by an external examiner through a presentation of work and an interview (worth 60% of the final mark). for Visual Art students: Expression in visual arts is characterized by forms of visual representation which reflect the cultures of different societies. This is the only course in the IB Program that focuses on training the right-side of the brain and on acquiring the observational skills needed to succeed in other areas of study. Artistic expression ranges from traditional forms embedded in particular societies and cultures to the varied and dispersed practices associated with design, craft, drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Artistic learning requires a high level of cognitive activity that is both intellectual and emotional. Study of visual arts allows students to discover ways in which to interpret and comment critically on the human condition. This course emphasizes learning through practice and students will use the elements and principles of design to produce expressive artwork using a variety of materials (drawing, painting, clay, textiles, printmaking, illustration, and more). They will analyze their own work and that of others, and study work from various time periods and cultures. No prior experience in Visual Arts is required. for Digital Art students: We are at a time of unprecedented growth and innovation in digital arts, and the place of digital media in contemporary society, and in our everyday lives, has been firmly established. Digital art is firmly linked to science and technology, which are fundamental to its creation and physical substance. Even students who do not plan a career in digital media will benefit greatly from this course, which teaches students how to creatively use digital media to present ideas. In this course students will apply the digital arts skills they learned in the MYP digital arts courses to the exploration and production of computer arts projects. These may include digital photography, digital imaging using Photoshop, digital video, digital music, website design, net art, animation, digital installation, or any combination of these. As well, students will learn new techniques and have the opportunity to explore digital media that they have not tried. Students will develop an appreciation for both the potential and limitations of digital media. As well, students will explore ethical issues related to digital media and the ease with which ideas may be expropriated and manipulated and question how this alters our perception about what is “original”.
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Arts Department Head: Mr. B. Williams |