The Arts
Visual Arts, Grade 9 [ AVI1O ] [ Open ]
Prerequisite : none
This course offers an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials through working with a range of materials, processes, techniques, and styles. They will learn and use methods of analysis and criticism and will study the characteristics of particular historical art periods and a selection of Canadian art and the art of the other cultures.
Visual Arts, Grade 10 [ AVI2O ] [ Open ]
Prerequisite : none
This course emphasizes learning through practice; building on what students know; and introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic thinking and experimentation. Student learning will include the refined application of the elements and principles of design, incorporating the creative and design processes, and the relationship between form and content. Students will also learn about the connections between works of art and their historical contexts. Course objectives may be achieved either through a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g. Drawings, paintings).
Visual Arts, Grade 11 [ AVI3M ] [ University/College ]
Prerequisite : Visual Arts, Grade 9 or 10 (AVI1O/AVI2O)
This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will explore a range of subject matter through studio activities, and will consolidate their practical skills. Students will also analysis art works and study aspects of Western art history, as well as art forms from Canada and other parts of the world.
Visual Arts, Grade 12 [ AVI4M ] [ University/College ]
Prerequisite : Visual Arts, Grade 11 (AVI3M)
This course focuses on the refinement of students’ skills and knowledge in visual arts. Students will analyse art forms; use theories of art in analyzing and producing art; and increase their understanding of stylistic changes in modern and contemporary Western art, Canadian (including Native Canadian) art, and art forms from various parts of the world. Students will produce a body of work demonstrating a personal approach.
Photography, Grade 10 [ AWQ2O ] [ Open ]
Prerequisite :
This course emphasizes learning through practice; building on what students know; and introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processes for artistic thinking and experimentation. Student learning will include the refined application of the elements and principles of design, incorporating the creative and design processes, and the relationship between form and content. Students will also learn about the connections between works of art and their historical contexts. Course objectives will be achieved through a program focused on photography
Photography, Grade 11 [ AWQ3M ] [ University/College ]
Prerequisite : Photography, Grade 10 (AWQ2O)
This is an advanced course for students who would like to further develop their photographic practice. Through the course students will strengthen their shooting skills, experiment with digital photo montage and expand their artisitc expression. Emphasis in this course is on developing unique creative and personal expression through the photographic medium. Students will also expand their knowledge of photographic history and deepen their abilities to analyze, interpret and evaluate their own photographs and those of other photographers.
Photography, Grade 12 [ AWQ4M ] [ University/College ]
Prerequisite : Photography, Grade 11 (AWQ3M)
This is the most advanced course for students who would like to further develop their photographic practice. Through the course students will strengthen their compositional skills and continue to expand their artistic expression. Students are asked to create a range of photographic images drawing upon personal experience and communities of belonging. Students will also expand their knowledge of photographic history and relate it to current photographic trends.
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Our Locations
Cambridge Academy MARKHAM
200-5873, Highway 7 East
Markham, Ontario, L3P 1A3
Tel: 905-472-1706
Fax: (905) 472-1435
Cambridge Academy MISSISSAUGA
228-1325 Eglinton Ave. East
Mississauga, On, L4W 4L9
Tel: 905-542-9536
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CAREERS AT CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY
Offering a strong emphasis on the Ontario curriculum, we look for dynamic and enthusiastic teachers to join our team who adhere with the goals and values in our Mission Statement:
 To help students pursue and achieve personal and academic excellence
To build a solid academic foundation for students while developing self-confidence and self-esteem
Teach foundations that will benefit students in the classroom and beyond in their future endeavours
Be passionate and enthusiastic about the teaching career, and eager to work in an environment where student and professional development is encouraged
If you are interested in applying for a teaching position at Cambridge Academy, we encourage you to e-mail your experience and interest to admin@cambridgelearning.ca
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