2008 09 Calendar.indd - Algoma District School Board

Grade 10
Arts
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Dance, Grade 10, Open (ATC2O)
This course requires students to develop their dance skills and learn the theorecal basis for working with anatomical structure
in execung dance movements. Student learning will include the processes that form the basis for creang dance; the historical
development of dance; students’ own aesthec appreciaon of dance as they parcipate in dance class, rehearsals, and
performances; and the specialized vocabulary of dance cricism. Bawang, CASS and White Pines only.
Dramac Arts, Grade 10 Open (ADA2O)
This course requires students to acvely explore dramac forms and techniques, using their own ideas and concerns as well
as sources selected from a wide range of authors, genres, and cultures. Student learning will include idenfying and using the
principles of space, me, voice, and movement in creang, sustaining, and communicang authenc roles within a drama. Students
will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creaon and presentaon of the drama, and will analyse and reflect on the
experience. Prerequisite: None
Bawang, CASS, SJD, Elliot Lake, Michipicoten, White Pines, and WC Eaket only
Music, Grade 10 Open (AMU2O)
This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Student
learning will include parcipang in creave acvies and listening percepvely. Students will also be required to develop a thorough
understanding of the language of music, including the elements, terminology, and history. Prerequisite: None Bawang, CASS, Elliot
Lake, Michipicoten, SJD, WC Eaket, Hornepayne, and White Pines only
Guitar, Grade 10 Open (AMG2O)
Students will learn a variety of guitar techniques while performing folk and popular songs on the 6-string acousc guitar. Learning
how to read music and chord symbols is an important component of this course. Students will learn about the historical development
of the guitar by listening to classical, folk, blues, jazz, and rock selecons. Prerequisite: None (Recommended: AMU10) SJD, Korah,
and White Pines only
Piano Keyboard, Grade 10 Open (AMK2O)
This course is for students that have not played the piano before or have some experience. Students work at their own pace while
learning to read a variety of styles and learning the basics of synthesizer (sequencer) recording. Advanced students will learn
recording techniques using computers, synthesizers and MIDI equipment. Prerequisite: None Bawang only
Vocal Music, Grade 10 Open (AMV2O)
This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Student
learning will include parcipang in creave acvies and listening percepvely. Students will also be required to develop a thorough
understanding of the language of music, including the elements, terminology, and history. Aspiring rock stars, opera singers, folk
singers and anyone who enjoys singing will benefit from this course which performs primarily in a choir format. Prerequisite: None
Korah only
Visual Arts, Grade 10 Open (AVI2O)
This course emphasizes learning through pracce; building on what students know; and introducing them to new ideas, materials,
and processes for arsc thinking and experimentaon. Student learning will include the refined applicaon of the elements and
principles of design, incorporang the creave and design processes, and the relaonship between form and content. Students
will also learn about the connecons between works of art and their historical contexts. Course objecves may be achieved either
through a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a parcular art form (e.g., drawing, painng). Prerequisite:
None - AVI1O recommended. All schools except Hornepayne
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