2008 09 Calendar.indd - Algoma District School Board

Grade 12
Arts
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Dramac Arts, Grade 12, University/College Preparaon (ADA4M)
This course requires students to experiment with forms and convenons in dramac literature, and to create/adapt and present
dramac works. Students will do research on dramac forms, convenons, themes, and theories of acng and direcng from
different historical periods, and apply their knowledge of these in analysing and interpreng dramac literature, including Canadian
works and works from various cultures in the late tweneth century. Students will also examine the significance of dramac arts in
various cultures. Prerequisite: Dramac Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparaon or Open Bawang, WC Eaket and White Pines
only
Dramac Arts, Grade 12, Open (ADA4O)
This course requires students to create and present a variety of dramac works. Students will present works by Canadian and other
playwrights, and develop original material based on personal narraves, local community issues, or global concerns. They will have
hands-on experiences with various aspects of dramac arts producons, including performance, set design, lighng, costumes, stage
and technical management, and markeng. Students will also explore possible careers related to the dramac arts. Prerequisite:
Dramac Arts, Grade 11 University/College Preparaon or Open Elliot Lake, Michipicoten, SJD, and WC Eaket only
Exploring the Arts, Grade 12, Open (AEA4O)
This course emphasizes the acquision and applicaon of knowledge and skills related to the creaon, interpretaon, and producon
of works involving dance, drama, media arts, music, and/or visual arts. Students will study, evaluate, create, and promote art works
and producons, and will use a variety of established and experimental techniques and various technologies in individual or group
projects (e.g., the presentaon of a theatrical scene or an art exhibit on a website.) Prerequisite: Any Grade 9 or 10 course in the arts.
Alexander Henry only
Electronic Music, Grade 12 University/College Preparaon (AMD4M)
This course provides an opportunity for the young musician to advance their recording techniques to a new level. Topics to be
explored include: advanced microphone technique in the selecon of microphone types and their placement with amplifiers,
vocalists and drums; tone colours and arranging within a piece of recorded music and the role of the various frequency ranges in
recording. Ulizing a state-of-the-art recording facility students then apply these techniques in a series of projects. Recommended
pre-requisite: AMD3M. Prerequisite: Electronic Music, Grade 11 University/College Preparaon (AMD3M) Korah only
Guitar, Grade 12 University/College Preparaon (AMG4M)
This course is designed for students to connue, improve, and expand their knowledge of the guitar, technical paerns, and
an understanding of chord vocabulary. The students of this course will be allowed to explore areas designed for their personal
understanding. Prerequisite: Guitar, Grade 11 University/College Preparaon Bawang, SJD, Korah and White Pines only
Keyboard Music, Grade 12 University/College Preparaon (AMK4M)
This course in keyboard music will provide students in both the University and College desnaons with the opportunity to learn
to play increasingly complex melodies, scales, rhythmic paerns and chords in a variety of styles. Students will also have the
opportunity to build on their knowledge of composing and arranging using the keyboard and computer. Students will further develop
their skills in reading and performing music, and connue their study of music theory, history, and analysis. Prerequisite: Piano
Keyboard, Grade 11 University/College Preparaon White Pines only
Music and Computers, Grade 12 University/College Preparaon (AMM4M)
This course provides an opportunity for the sound engineer to advance their music producon techniques to a new level. Topics to
be explored include: advanced use of compression, reverberaon, parametric equalizaon and other effects, bussing and roung
of signals, advanced eding techniques and automated mixing tools. Ulizing a state-of-the-art recording facility students then
apply these techniques in a series of projects. Recommended pre-requisite: AMM3M. Prerequisite: Music and Computers, Grade 11
University/College Preparaon Korah only
Instrumental Music – Band, Grade 12 University/College Preparaon (AMI4M)
This course emphasizes individual performance as well as in ensemble playing. Musical styles such as jazz, classical and
contemporary, will be explored in greater detail. Students will connue to further their knowledge of musical concepts and increase
their music reading skills. Listening skills will be further developed and the composional component will include using electronic
instruments to write musical accompaniment. Prerequisite: AMI3M or permission of instructor. Korah only
58 ADSB 2008-2009 Course Calendar