Fine Arts
All
Fine Arts courses are single credit courses unless otherwise indicated.
Most courses at the S3 and S4 level have prerequisites without which the
courses cannot be taken. There are no prerequisite requirements for the visual
arts courses. All Fine Arts courses are optional supplementary.
Art
Art
10G, 20G, 30S, 40S
ARTR1G/2G/3S/4S
The art program at all levels places strong emphasis on the personal and
original presentation of ideas/themes through a wide variety of media - pencil,
ink, conté, crayon, pastel etc. Students
work through a series of different units in art and learn methods of artistic
inquiry which will help them solve artistic problems.
Note: Technical skill is not
a requirement. Everyone has the
potential to produce successful art work.
Art
15G (0.5 cr.)
ARHR1G
This is a half-credit art program for S1 (grade 9) students to explore a
variety of ideas/themes through a wide variety of media
- pencil, ink, crayon, pastel etc. Students work through a series of
different units in art and learn methods of artistic inquiry which will help
them solve artistic problems.
Art
& Design 32S, 42S
ARDB3S/4S
Art
and Design is a higher level art program designed for motivated art students.
Year
I - The first year is devoted to the attainment of fundamental skills in a
variety of artistic activities: drawing, sculpture, acrylic and watercolour
painting, basic printmaking, design and research workbooks.
Year
II - The greater part of class time will be devoted to independent studio and
sketchbook work and art-related excursions.
Year I is a prerequisite to Year II.
Note:
Class size is limited and potential candidates for the Art & Design
program must meet one of the following criteria:
a) High Achievement (A-level performance) in art at the S2 level and an
interview with the art teacher.
b) Students registering in Kelvin for the first time at the S3 or S4
level or students who did not take art at the S2 level must present a
substantial portfolio of work and complete an interview with the art teacher.
Drama
Drama
11G
(Senior 1 option - .5 credit)
DAHY1G
This S1 course emphasizes introductory units to drama.
Focus will include definition of drama, stage movement, imagination and
sense recall, improvisation and script work.
Drama
20G - Acting
DMAR2G
The course emphasizes acting. Focus
will include believable action, movement, voice, improvisation and scripted
works.
Drama
30S - Advanced Acting
DMAR3S
Prerequisite
Drama 20G (DMAR2G)
The course emphasizes advanced acting.
Focus will include character analysis, script interpretation, ensemble
work and a class production.
Drama
40S - Directing
DMAR4S
Prerequisite
Drama 30S (DMAR3S)
The course emphasizes directing and play production.
Focus will be the director’s book, technical units, playing humorous
and serious scenes and producing one-act plays.
Music
Choral
Music 10G/15G
CHOR1G/CHHR1G
The S1 Choral class is for all students who enjoy making music with
others. In addition to the
development of music reading and vocal skills, it will offer a variety of
musical experiences, both vocal and instrumental. CHOR1G (1.0 credit) is offered
outside the regular timetable. CHHR1G (.5 credit) is offered during the regular
timetable. You may take either one or both, however, you may receive credit in
only one.
Choir
20G/30S/40S
CHOR2G/3S/4S
The Kelvin Choir is open to all students wanting to participate in a high
quality choral experience. The
choir performs on a number of occasions throughout the year and prepares a
variety of choral literature. No
previous experience or proven ability is necessary for entry into this course,
only an interest in making music with others. The course carries one full
credit, and is scheduled before school and during noon hours to avoid conflict
with other courses. The level of
the credit is dependant on the number of years the student has participated in
the program.
Chamber
Choir 21G/31G/41G
CHEY2G/3G/4G
This course offers the student an opportunity to sing more challenging
choral literature, much of it unaccompanied.
As much of the music will be relatively difficult, students will be
required to demonstrate musical competence through an audition.
The choir will perform on a number of occasions through the year.
Members of the choir must also be registered in Choir 2G, 3S or 4S.
Band
10G (Senior 1 option - 1 credit)
BANR1G
This course is designed for students who already play a band instrument.
The program is based on playing and performing a varied repertoire with
an emphasis on playing skills and theory. It
will be offered as a S1 option during the regular timetable.
Band
20G
BANR2G
This course is designed for those students that wish to continue their
studies in band. The focus will be on medium-difficulty repertoire of various
styles. Band 10G is a pre-requisite for this course.
Band
30S/40S
BANR3S/4S
This course is designed for students who already play an instrument at a
high level and wish to participate in the wind ensemble. The program is based on
playing and performing a varied repertoire with an emphasis on instrumental
skills. This course carries one full credit, and will be scheduled before school
and during noon hours to avoid conflict with other courses. The level of the
credit is dependant on the number of years the student has participated in the
program. This course is open to S1 and S2 by audition.
IB
Music 32S/42S
MUSB3S/4S
While offered as a credit in the International Baccalaureate program,
this course is open to any Kelvin student wishing advanced training in music.
The course includes rudiments of music (Theory and Harmony), and music
history from earliest times to the present, and the music of other cultures.
It is a continuous course from S2 through S4.
Private
Music Option
The Private Music Option, music studied under private teachers, may be
offered in each year of high school (up to three credits).
The requirements have been set up by the Universities and Departments of
Education of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, acting throughout the Western
Board of Music or the Royal Conservatory of Music.