Do you have ideas yet want stronger drawing skills? –  try Pre-Diploma 10 and/or Drawing and Painting 11. Want to be a better photographer?  – try Photo 11 . Need a break in your day?- relax and create in Sculpture 10/11, or  “Art Studio 10/11”. Interested in being a filmmaker? -try Film.

Whether you are new or experienced in Art, PMSS art courses help you express yourself through art: technique, ideas, and composition. If students are thinking about taking Design/Art or observational science courses later, taking at least one introductory visual arts course now is recommended.

Both IB and non-IB students may take any  Art courses as steps towards portfolios and the art  world.  Enjoyable electives for those looking for an artistic outlet. Choose one or more of the following:

Art Courses

Pre-Diploma Art Studio 10 – MVAST10-IB

A great class whether you’ve never done much art before but like a challenge, or you already love art and are excited about your artistic ideas and building skills.

This art making class focuses on drawing for the first half; then explore clay sculpture (or stone); colour; acrylic painting; and design your own graphic novel panel (or printmaking). We explore art/ artists of different cultures yet focus on your own art while you grow skills and personal imagery. Media and methods alternate from one year to next, so each year is a whole new set of possibilities to try.

Open to all seeking to develop excellence and explore creativity [do a lot & learn a lot]. Although this course is important for students considering the 11/12 IB Arts program, all students grade 10, 11 & 12 who are interested creative daring, and drawing skills, are welcome. If you would like to make interesting art, then the Pre-Diploma 10 course is a wonderful choice! No IB fee if you are not in the IB program. No pre-requirements.

 

Art Studio 10 – MVAST10
Art Studio 11 – MVAST11

This is a basic beginner class. Enjoy learning many media and methods as you sample different art types. Do a range of drawings, mix media and paintings. Also explore sculpture which could include paper mache’s, clay, wire, or assemblage possibilities. We investigate art of different cultures and artists while also learning to play and express in a series of small pieces.

How do you choose: Art Studio 10/11 or Pre-Diploma Art Studio 10? 

They are very different courses so you could even choose both. For example while both courses offer a drawing component, the Pre-Diploma students do a single idea driven major drawing (usually in Graphite or conte’) over three to four weeks giving time to develop something very substantial; meanwhile the General Art students spend time doing sequence of exploratory works in different media.  General Art students will have no major works but will have a much wider variety of methods over the many explorations, while Pre-Diploma students end up with three to four major finished artworks.

“D&P” art courses focus on 2-D media only (no fees in any art course except IB courses taken by an IB student ):

Art Studio 12 – MVAST12

This builds on the Art studio 11 course as one continues to enjoy working in both 2D and 3D.  However the learning outcomes for a grade 12 credit course are more challenging thus greater self-discipline and independence are needed as those working towards grade 12 credit will likely be in the same class with those earning grade 10 or 11 credit.  We investigate art of different cultures and artists while also learning to play and express in a series of artworks. This course is recommended for those who have already completed Art Studio 11, or IB 11, or both Drawing and Painting 11 and Sculpture 11.

Studio Arts 2D 11: Drawing & Painting – MVAD-11

Delve into different drawing and painting media, techniques and styles while exploring how to express your own ideas. Learn realistic shading, and start to develop your own style, while seeing and critiquing work by different cultures and artists. A good class for those interested in art careers (tattooists, muralists, architects, interior/ or fashion designers…), for both those with a strong art background who want to further develop their skills, confidence and portfolio; and those who are somewhat new to art but have enthusiasm for create artworks. Learn drawing technique, image manipulation, idea expansion, as you develop personal artwork, in a relaxing and creative environment. (D&P 11 is for grades 10, 11, and 12s with the recommendation that grade 10s first try Pre-Diploma 10) No pre-requirements.

 

Studio Arts 2D 12: Drawing & Painting – MVAD-12

For those who have completed: Drawing & Painting 11, Pre-Diploma Art Studio 10, or IB Art 11. Building on D & P 11 students work on individual projects in the atmosphere of an artist’s studio. Major assignments vary from year to year for a different experience than D&P 11 Also, D&P 12 student may propose their own approaches to units while creating personal art exploring a variety of media, grounds, sizes and artistic challenges, including work for public display. The creative process; art history across cultures; and an understanding of the role of art in society, are part of becoming an artist, while focused on making art as you explore skills and creativity for fun, or to build an art portfolio.

 

Sculpture Courses

Do you want a mindfulness, relaxing different way of learning in your day? Then try Studio Arts 3D: Sculpture 10 or 11. For fun or for your future: Planning a career in science? In medicine? In Dentistry? Animation? Architecture? All of these careers and many more require that you understand how to think and have the dexterity to build in 3D. No pre-requirements.

 

Studio Arts 3D 10: Sculpture – MVAC—10

This is a beginner class, a fun level one sculpture course that is perfect for grade 10’s, to learn how to think and build in 3-D; focusing on Mother Nature’s ultimate building material – clay! A few basic drawing lessons will help you design your work. Various clay works such as pinch pots, gargoyles or dragons, sculptures and functional artworks are explored. Students will learn to finish their work using under-glaze, glaze, and stain. Get to see art from different cultures. Perhaps try some other sculptural materials such as metal-wire, brick and stone carving, plaster or mold-making process such as casting, and paper. Take home all you create – no fee. No pre-requirements.

Studio Arts 3D 11: Sculpture – MVAC-11

Grade 11 or 12 students taking Studio Art 3D for the first time do similar fun level one course as 3D 10, but get credit for 3D 11. Projects vary from year to year for a new experience each time in this relaxing and creative environment. Those who have finished 3D 10 are now level two artists, with more flexibility as to how they might fulfill the learning outcomes for a project. No pre-requirements.

Studio Arts 3D 12: Sculpture – MVAC-12

Is only for those Grade 11 or 12 students who have completed Studio Arts 3D 11. As it is blocked with the 10/11 class, 3D 12’s need to be very independent of work habits. Learn wheel-work, and take on the challenge of more concept driven, open ended, art projects.

 

IB Visual Arts (SL/HL) 11 – IARS–11

SL/HL are the same in grade 11—declare in grade 12 as SL or HL. This exciting and highly individualistic course is open to all grade 11 and 12 students (IB or not); however, all students in the grade 11 course complete this concept driven self-exploratory course as if planning to also do IB12 Art. All students are expected to already have a strong working knowledge of technical and compositional skills when they enter this level (unless they are an IB full Diploma student). It is strongly recommended that students have at least completed Pre-Diploma 9 and/or 10 art. While new media are taught in quick technical demonstrations [in media ranging from stone carving to grease pencils] as possible choices for their work, the art done in this first year of this advanced art course is centered on developing personal imagery and individualistic conceptual depth, with mostly open choices of methods and materials. In IB Art 11 students begin their understanding of how to create a body of artwork through a series of directed explorations before initiating their individual directions. It is not required to commit to doing the SL/HL IB Art Exam, until the start of Grade 12, this is primarily a studio course focused on artistic freedom, self challenge, and possibly portfolio building, as students focus on creating art, with an academic component involving art in the context of history. This course is the first half of a two-year program. [Students not in the IB Diploma program must complete an IB Consideration form (see program teacher). No IB fee unless you are an IB diploma student or intend to complete the exam as a certificate in this area).

 

IB Visual Arts (SL/HL) 12 – IARS–12

HL is recommended as it offers the students the ability to showcase a wider array of samples of both studio and academic work for the IB diploma or certificate final exam. SL or HL is up to the IB candidate. PMSS IB Visual Art 12 is only for those who have completed IB Visual Art 11 (which is the first half of this two-year course). IB Visual Art 12 completes IB Visual Art 11, as a personal journey of artistic discovery, needing high self-motivation in the exploration of their own creative potential. Over the two years art students complete work for a personal art exhibit [40%]; a presentation documenting their process (sketch book, photos…) [40%]; and documented analysis of 3 artworks [20%]. Non-IB students complete the same work, but without uploading the exam to IB (therefore no IB fee). Students intending to do the IB Exam will need to register (pay fees) and later will have both internal and external evaluation. Students work with independent college level freedom, as to what they do when, and to what level of accomplishment.

 

Photography and Yearbook Courses

All levels are welcome in any course! There are no prerequisites for any photo courses however, it is strongly recommended that a student has had experience in a 9, 10, or 11 level course before enrolling in a 12 level course.

 

Photography 11 – MVAPH11

This hands-on course will give students a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of digital photography and post-production.  The aim of the course is to help students explore their environment; media, fashion, commercial and experimental works while using the art of photography as a visual language. Basics in studio lighting, flash settings and some darkroom will also be explored. Students will mainly be trained on Photoshop. No camera is necessary, students will use one of the school’s Canon DSLR cameras.

 

Photography 12 – MVAPH12

Recommended foundation: Intermediate photography course, or photography experience.

This course builds on the skills and concepts learned in Intermediate Photography. Students should have some understanding of digital camera techniques and basics in post-production. Assignments may include still life, food photography, portraiture, commercial photography, fashion, photojournalism/editorial, basics in flash settings and studio strobe, and experimental work. In addition, students will explore a variety of conceptual approaches, artistic styles and aesthetic issues related to the photographic image. Also, students will have the opportunity to explore 35mm film and darkroom development given they have completed an intermediate photography course or can demonstrate the prerequisite skills. No camera is necessary, students will use one of the school’s Canon DSLR cameras and mechanical SLR 35mm film cameras for darkroom work.

Graphic Production 11: Yearbook – MGRPR11
Graphic Production 12: Yearbook – MGRPR12

Students in this course design the yearbook for the school. Taking pictures of significant occasions involving our school, friends, and sports teams is part of the process. In addition, you will conduct interviews and create pages utilizing fundamental principles of editorial design. The YB team selects the theme for the year, and illustrators will get to work on creating our cover, table of contents, and introduction pages. There are excellent leadership opportunities in the course and much choice on what you wish to work on! With the use of Adobe Photoshop and high-end digital cameras, students will master editorial photography and post-production for magazine layouts and design. Your artistic abilities are greatly needed!

Film Courses

Be a part of PORT MOODY SECONDARY PRODUCTIONS by taking a Media Arts class! Media Arts at PMSS is a production-based program. We use quality cameras, lights, sound and editing gear to make films, podcasts, digital art and animations. We work independently and collaboratively to produce high quality work that is screening both at the school and potentially submitted to festivals. In Media Arts classes, we create using sensory inspiration, imagination, and inquiry to explore artistic possibilities and take creative risks using various sources of inspiration and to reflect personal voice, story, and values.

Media Arts 10: Film – MVAM-10

Media Arts 10 is a continuation of skills built in Grade 9. We work on longer and more sophisticated projects that build on the foundational techniques and learning in Grade 9. Through hands-on workshops and visual exercises, you’ll build your skills in digital film cinematography, 3 point lighting, sound recording, and editing with professional software. Each year we focus on a combination of group productions (short films, documentaries, podcasts) and individual projects focusing on skill development in editing and digital image creation. We study independent and well-known filmmakers and watch hours and hours of both youth and professionally produced films.

IB Film Studies (SL) 11 – IF—11
IB Film Studies (SL) 12 – IF—12

IB Film (SL) 11/12 is an analysis and production-based course meaning that we will watch and create films. Students will study a broad range of films from a variety of cultural contexts, analyzing how film elements combine to tell a story. Students will explore various film production roles through engagement with all phases of the film-making process to create their own films. There is a heavy focus on collaboration and students will work in core production teams to collaboratively create original completed films and other media-based projects.

Film & Television 11 – MDFT-11
Film & Television 12 – MDFT-12

Film & Television 11/12 further extends the skills learned in Grade 9 and 10. Students will get a chance to take on longer and more comprehensive films, improving their foundation skills. The option to follow a particular interest or skill area is also provided. An emphasis is placed on project work and students will be expected to work more independently than in the introductory course. Students will be expected to explore advanced aspects of film production, as well as cover post-secondary options, and explorations of careers in the creative industries. The focus is to create festival quality productions and further hone skills in all areas of production. We study the history of Canadian Cinema and focus on Indigenous and underrepresented filmmakers. We continue to screen and analyze hours of student and professional work. Students are taught industry standard etiquette and skills, including pitching, scrip formatting, casting, production planning and editing.