eLearning(on-line learning)what is eLearning? Students submit all assignments (except a proctored final exam) on-line, viaa “drop-box” Students do NOT see the teacher “face-to-face” Students ask questions of the teacher via email or on-line “chats” Students receive all the course content in digital form.courseofferingsThere are many courses offered by the<strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> High Schools butsome may be unique to a particular highschool. See which course offerings areprovided to you by your home schoolonline at myblueprint.ca <strong>Course</strong> work (using a computer) can be done at school (unsupervised) and/or at home.who is a successful online learner?Students who are successful in an online course: Have strong management skills and are able to keep track of assignmentsand meet deadlines Have above average ability using a computer for word-processing,accessing the internet, and using email and on-line “chats” Have self-discipline to be successful at independent learning Can clearly express ideas and questions electronically Are organized, responsible and self-motivated Have good problelm-solving and communication skills Are flexible and have a willingness to learn Are interested in the subject matter and want a new way of learning Realize that taking a course on-line can be a challenge and is notnecessarily easyThe following courses will be offered as an eLearningcourse only:BBB 4M1 – International Business FundamentalsCIA 4U1 – Analyzing Current Economic IssuesSES 4U1 – Earth and Space ScienceThe following courses will be offered as anin-school or as an eLearning course:BMI 3C1 – Marketing: Goods, Services, EventsCGW 4U1 – Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic AnalysisCHI 4U1 – Canada: History, Identity and CultureEWC 4U1 – English: The Writer’s CraftFSF 4U1 – Core FrenchMCT 4C1 – Mathematics for College TechnologyPPZ 3O1 – Health for LifeSNC 4M1 – ScienceSPH 4C1 - PhysicsSee course descriptions in the <strong>Course</strong> Offerings section.Many coursesinvolve uniquefield tripexperiences orprojects thatrequire a fee.Some may beoptional, but ifit is a requiredcomponent ofthe course, nostudent will bedenied theright toparticipatedue tofinancial need.14
THE ARTSThe arts help students developdesirable skills that improve theiroverall achievement, even inunrelated subject areas. Whena student studies the arts, thepower of personal creativityfinds expression.DanceGrade 10 Dance (Open – ATC 201)This course emphasizes the development ofstudents’ technique and creative skills relatingto the elements of dance and the tools ofcomposition in a variety of performance situations.Students will identify responsible and interpersonalpractices related to dance processes andproduction, and will apply technologies andtechniques throughout the process of creationto develop artistic scope in the dance arts.Grade 11 Dance(University/College – ATC 3M1)Prerequisite: ATC 201This course emphasizes the development ofstudents’ artistry, improvisational and compositionalskills, and technical proficiency in global dancegenres. Students will apply dance elements,techniques and tools in a variety of ways, includingperformance situations, describe and modelresponsible dance practices related to the danceenvironment, and reflect on how the study ofdance affects personal and artistic development.Grade 12 Dance(University/College – ATC 4M1)Prerequisite: ATC 3M1This course emphasizes the development ofstudents’ technical proficiency, fluency in thelanguage of movement in global dance genres,and understanding of the dance sciences.Students will explore the social, cultural andhistorical context of dance, apply the creativeprocess through the art of dance in a variety ofways and exhibit an understanding of the purposeand possibilities of continuing engagement in thearts as a lifelong learner.DRAMAGrade 9 Drama (Open – ADA 101)This course provides opportunities for studentsto explore dramatic forms and techniques, usingmaterial from a wide range of sources and cultures.Students will use the elements of drama to examinesituations and issues that are relevant to their lives.Students will create, perform, discuss, and analyzedrama, and then reflect on the experiences todevelop an understanding of themselves, the artform, and the world around them.Grade 10 Drama (Open – ADA 201)This course provides opportunities for studentsto explore dramatic forms, conventions, andtechniques. Students will explore a variety ofdramatic sources from various cultures andrepresenting a range of genres. Students willuse the elements of drama in creating andcommunicating through dramatic works. Studentswill assume responsibility for decisions made inthe creative and collaborative processes and willreflect on their experiences.Grade 11 Drama(University/College – ADA 3M1)Prerequisite: ADA 101 or ADA 201This course requires students to create andperform in dramatic presentations. Students willanalyze, interpret, and perform dramatic worksfrom various cultures and time periods. Studentswill research various acting styles and conventionsthat could be used in their presentations, andanalyze the functions of playwrights, directors,actors, designers, technicians, and audiences.Grade 12 Drama(University/College – ADA 4M1)Prerequisite: ADA 3M1This course requires students to experimentindividually and collaboratively with forms andconventions of both drama and theatre fromvarious cultures and time periods. Students willinterpret dramatic literature and other text andmedia sources while learning about varioustheories of directing and acting. Students willexamine the significance of dramatic arts invarious cultures, and will analyze how theknowledge and skills developed in drama arerelated to their personal skills, social awareness,and goals beyond secondary school.Grade 12 Director’s Craft(ADF 4M1)Prerequisite: ADA 3M1This course requires students to experiment withforms and conventions in dramatic literature, tocreate, script, and present original and adaptedworks. Students will be taught theories of acting.Students will do research on directors and directorialstyles from different historical periods. They will applytheir knowledge in interpreting dramatic literature,including modern Canadian works. The ADF 4M1Directing course provides the opportunity to utilizedirecting skills and techniques in mounting a play,realism vs. surrealism, playwriting, scene study, therehearsal process, practice blocking, stage positions,focus and control of attention and the aspects oftechnical theatre.MEDIA ARTSGrade 10 Media Arts(Open - ASM 2O1)This course enables students to create media artworks by exploring new media, emergingtechnologies such as digital animation, and a varietyof traditional art forms such as film, photography,video, and visual arts. Students will acquirecommunications skills that are transferable beyondthe media arts classroom and develop anunderstanding of responsible practices related to thecreative process. Students will develop the skillsnecessary to create and interpret media art works.Grade 11 Media Arts(OPEN - ASM 3O1)This course enables students to create media artworks using available and emerging technologiessuch as computer animation, digital imaging, andvideo, and a variety of media. Students will explore15
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