WCDSB Course Calendar 2012-2013 - Wellington Catholic

the elements and principles of media arts, theconnections between contemporary media art worksand traditional art forms, and the importance of usingresponsible practices when engaged in the creativeprocess. Students will develop the skills necessary tocreate and interpret media art works.Grade 11 Media Arts(University/College – ASM 3M1)Prerequisite: ASM 2O1This course focuses on the development of mediaarts skills through the production of art worksinvolving traditional and emerging technologies,tools and techniques such as new media, computeranimation and web environments. Students willexplore the evolution of media arts as an extensionof traditional art forms, use the creative process toproduce effective media art works, and criticallyanalyze the unique characteristics of this art form.Students will examine the role of media artists inshaping audience perceptions of identity culture,and community values.GRADE 12 MEDIA ARTS(Workplace – ASM 4E1)Prerequisite: ASM 3O1 or ASM 3M1This course focuses on a practical approach toa variety of media arts challenges related to theinterests of the student and provides studentswith opportunities to examine media arts inrelation to the world of work. Students will developworks that express their views on contemporaryissues and will create portfolios suitable for usein post - secondary work experiences. Studentswill critically analyse the role of media artists inshaping audience perceptions of identity, culture,and community values, particularly within thecontext of the workplace.Grade 12 Media Arts(University/College – ASM 4M1)Prerequisite: ASM 3M1This course emphasizes the refinement of mediaarts skills through the creation of a thematic bodyof work by applying traditional and emergingtechnologies, tools, and techniques such asmultimedia, computer animation, installation artand performance art. Students will develop workthat expresses their views on contemporary issuesand will create portfolios suitable for use in eithercareer or post-secondary education applications.Students will critically analyze the role of mediaartists in shaping perceptions of identity, culture,and community values.16MUSICtechnologyGrade 10 Electronic Music(Open - AMD 2O1)This course introduces students to the principlesof music technology with a specific focus onrecording. Students will become familiar with theuse of multi-track recording equipment throughpractical projects. Students will also plan andproduce music as art work and also to accompanyvarious visual media.Grade 11 Electronic Music(University/College – AMD 3M1)Prerequisite: Any grade 9 or 10 musiccourseThis course is designed for students who wish tostudy the techniques required to create musicusing electronic studio equipment. The courseemphasizes the exploration of sound and itselectronic manipulation.Grade 12 Electronic Music(University/College - AMD 4M1)Prerequisite: any grade 11 musiccourseThis course is designed for students who wish tostudy the techniques required to create musicusing electronic studio equipment. The courseemphasizes the exploration of sound and itselectronic manipulation.guitarGrade 10 Guitar (Open – AMG 201)Learn the basics of guitar technique while you learnto read music, listen to it more critically, and learnto write in traditional music notation and guitartablature. This course emphasizes performance ofmusic at an intermediate level that strikes abalance between challenge and skill. Studentlearning will include participating in creativeactivities and listening perceptively. Students willalso be required to develop an understanding ofmusic, including the elements, terminology andhistory. Many styles of chord and picking will bestudied with basic classical technique.Grade 11 Music(University/College – AMG 3M1)Prerequisite: Any grade 9 or 10 musiccourseThis course continues focus on learning guitartechniques while improving on reading traditionalmusic notation and guitar tablature. It emphasizesperformance at an intermediate and advancedlevel exploring different performance styles andtechniques. Students will be required to continueto develop their understanding of music theoryas it relates to their performance practice whileunderstanding music history and analysis froma critical perspective.Grade 12 Music(University/College – AMG 4M1)Prerequisite: any grade 11 musiccourseThis course continues focus on improving on avariety of guitar techniques acquired in AMG 3M1while emphasizing ensemble and soloperformances at an advanced level. Students willcontinue to explore relevant music history andadvanced theory while applying concepts toarranging and composition that are appropriate forthis level. There will also be a focus on criticalanalysis, reflection on social and culturalinfluences and the effects of traditional,commercial and art music.InstrumentalGrade 9 Music (Open – AMI 101)This course emphasizes the creation andperformance of music at a level consistent withprevious experience and is aimed at developingtechnique, sensitivity and imagination. Students willdevelop musical literacy skills by using the creativeand critical analysis processes in composition,performance, and a range of reflective and analyticalactivities. Students will develop an understanding ofthe conventions and elements of music and of safepractices related to music, and will develop a varietyof skills transferable to other areas of their lives.Grade 10 Music (Open – AMI 201)This course emphasizes the creation andperformance of music at a level consistent withprevious experience. Students will develop musicalliteracy skills by using the creative and criticalanalysis processes in composition, performanceand a range of reflective and analytical activities.Students will develop their understanding ofmusical conventions, practices, and terminologyand apply the elements of music in a range ofactivities. They will also explore the function ofmusic in society with reference to the self,communities, and cultures.Grade 11 Music(University/College – AMI 3M1)Prerequisite: any Grade 9 or 10Music courseThis course provides students with opportunities todevelop their musical literacy through the creation,appreciation, analysis, and performance of music,including traditional, commercial, and art music.