FINE ARTS

VISUAL ART 9

Develop your creativity in this dynamic project-based course. Advance your skills or learn new ones in drawing, painting, three-dimensional projects and more. This is an introductory course designed for students with an interest in Art.

Art Studio 10

It is recommended, but not necessary that students should have Visual & Performing Arts 8 and/or Visual Art 9 before enrolling in Art Studio 10. All students will review or be introduced to the elements and principles of design and encouraged to develop original imagery. This course is designed to expose students to various experiences in drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture. Emphasis will be placed on drawing from observation, memory, and imagination as well as refining technical skills.

ART STUDIO 11

Recommended: Any previous secondary art class

This is a comprehensive course designed to facilitate a broad range of experiences in 2-D and 3-D visual arts. Students will create personally meaningful images and develop critical thinking skills. They will increase their level of sophistication, complexity, and independence as they explore a range of art forms.  Instruction will be given in a variety of media including drawing, design, painting, sculpture, and Art History.

ART STUDIO 12

Recommended: Art Studio 11

This course gives students experience with a wide variety of techniques and processes and will build on the skills acquired in Art Foundations 11. The focus will be on developing an awareness of the elements and principles of design, developing personal imagery, exploring various media and techniques, and increasing an awareness of historical and cultural contexts. Instruction will be given in a variety of media including drawing, design, painting, sculpture, and Art History. This is a project-based course and assignments completed in this course may form part of a developing student portfolio for use in future employment or further arts education at the post-secondary level.

STUDIO ARTS 3D 11

This course is designed to introduce students to the creation of three-dimensional art pieces. Students will develop their skills with three-dimensional media starting with basic hand building skills for clay gradually acquiring the skills to do more independent and advanced projects. Emphasis will be placed on the design and production of both functional and decorative objects using a variety of finishing materials (glazes, stains, paints etc.). Although clay will be the principal medium explored, other three-dimensional methods and materials such as paper mâché and mixed media will also be introduced.

STUDIO ARTS 3D 12

Recommended: Studio Arts 3D 11

This course explores in greater depth the concepts and skills introduced in SA3D 11. Students will incorporate the elements and principles of design using a variety of materials which may include clay, metal, papier mâché, collage and assemblage.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 11

This is an entry level course that will cover the traditional aspects of photography such as exposure, aperture, and shutter control, composition, and lighting. Students will learn the difference between taking pictures and creating photographs through lectures, studio workshops, digital photo presentations and critiques.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 12

Prerequisite: Digital Photo 11

This course is for those interested in pursuing a more advanced study of digital photography. Students will refine their technical abilities building on skills previously learned in Digital Photography 11. There will be a greater focus on photographic history, more challenging assignments, and the creation of a strong final portfolio submission. Portraiture, product photography and documentary work will be but a few of the areas covered. A personal DSLR camera would be an asset but is not mandatory.

YEARBOOK PRODUCTION 10

This course is open to students in grade 10. Students will be responsible for creating the LFMSS Yearbook. In creating the book, students will learn computer graphic layout skills, photography skills, sales skills, and organizational skills. Students may be asked to attend a weekend workshop in September as part of their course work. Students will have to attend, take photos of, and report on various events outside of the regular school day to meet the requirements of the course. Note: This class is taught outside of the timetable.

MEDIA DESIGN 11 (YEARBOOK)

This course is open to students in grades 11 and 12. Students will be responsible for creating the LFMSS Yearbook. In creating the book, students will learn computer graphic layout skills, photography skills, sales skills, and organizational skills. Students may be asked to attend a weekend workshop in September as part of their course work. Students will have to attend, take photos of, and report on various events outside of the regular school day to meet the requirements of the course. Note: This class is taught outside of the timetable.

MEDIA DESIGN 12 (YEARBOOK)

Prerequisite: Media Design 11

Yearbook 12 students take on responsibility in assigned editorial leadership positions. Editors oversee the publication’s operation: make key decisions in all yearbook domains regarding them, design, articles, photographs, and communicating ideas to teacher/advisor, editorial staff, and yearbook staff. Students learn the roles of editors and become fluent with all areas of production; they learn how to assign tasks and carry out assignments for deadlines and assist yearbook staff. The positions demand very responsible, dedicated, and organized leaders. Students may be asked to attend a weekend workshop in September as part of their course work. Students will have to attend, take photos of, and report on various events outside of the regular school day to meet the requirements of the course. Note: This class is taught outside of the timetable.

DRAMA/THEATRE

DRAMA: FILM & TELEVISION 11/12

The Film & Television course will provide students with a basic understanding of the technology behind film as an information medium, and some of the ways in which it is created to achieve its desired effect on an audience.

Upon completion, students should demonstrate a variety of production skills and techniques as it relates to producing a variety of video formats. Example formats include producing, School News Feature Stories, Short Film, Documentary Video, Biography Video, Music Video, Instructional Video, Advertising Commercials, and Public Service PSA Commercials. Students will learn skills in story design, script writing, video editing, lighting and sound, and studio production. To meet assignment deadlines and production schedules, students will need to rely on: good reading and writing skills, good time management, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a team setting.

MUSIC

Building on the strength of the Elementary music training, the Langley Fundamental Music Department offers a full program of instrumental and choral music from Grade 7 onwards. Following Band 7 we encourage students to continue their instrument or try the more exotic instruments available in the concert bands such as oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, baritone sax, French horn, and low brass.  Some courses are offered outside of the timetable, before or after school, but students are marked and receive credits and a report card as with any course. Being involved in a course outside of the regular timetable allows students to take a well-rounded program of band, choir, and jazz courses. Extended day courses may be in addition to a full load, that is, students may take 9 or 10 courses rather than the normal 8 in a year.

Performing Ensembles

All bands and choirs are performing ensembles which take part in a number of concerts and festivals during the school year. Students may also expect to take part in a yearly concert tour where they have the opportunity to travel and perform for audiences from outside their local community. Emphasis is on developing both group and individual performing skills to a high caliber while teaching students to become competent, independent, and creative musicians in the future. Concert and festival participation are considered to be part of the commitment to this group.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: CONCERT BAND 9

Intermediate Concert Band continues to build on the areas of instrumental development, musical elements and concepts, attitudes and disciplines introduced in Junior Concert Band (8).  This course is an important bridge to the very challenging music of the Senior Band.  Students will be involved in developing skills and performance disciplines on their instrument as well as doing music theory, listening, history and ear training.  See note re: performing ensembles.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: CONCERT BAND 10-12

Recommended: A previous grade level of Concert Band or permission of the teacher.

Senior Concert Band continues to build on the areas of instrumental development, musical elements and concepts, attitudes and disciplines developed in Grade 8 Band. Concert Band concentrates on the performance of Concert Band repertoire ranging from traditional repertoire to pop music. Students will be involved in developing skills and performance disciplines on their instrument as well as doing music theory, listening, history and ear training. See note re: performing ensembles.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: JAZZ BAND 9

Recommended: A previous grade level of band or permission of the teacher. Junior Jazz Band 9 is an extended day credited courses scheduled on Tuesday afterschool 2:45pm – 4:30pm and Thursday mornings 7am – 8:15am. All students enrolled in this course must be enrolled in one of the Concert Band courses. Junior Jazz Band concentrates on the performance of jazz repertoire (swing, Latin, blues, rock, funk, fusion styles, etc.) and jazz improvisation skills. Students will direct their efforts in developing the skills and disciplines for performance in this idiom.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: JAZZ BAND 10-12

Recommended: A previous grade level of Jazz Band or permission of the teacher

Senior Jazz Band is an extended day credit course scheduled on Tuesday mornings 7am – 8:15am and Thursday afterschool 2:45pm – 4:30pm. All students enrolled in this course must be enrolled in one of the Concert Band courses. Senior Jazz Band concentrates on the performance of jazz repertoire (swing, Latin, blues, rock, funk, fusion styles, etc.) and jazz improvisation skills introduced in Junior Jazz Band. Students will direct their efforts in developing the skills and disciplines for performance in this idiom. See note re: performing ensembles.

CHORAL MUSIC: CONCERT CHOIR 9-12

Concert Choir is a course offered out of the regular timetable that focuses on the development of a student’s understanding of musical elements and concepts, attitudes, and disciplines through participation in a vocal performing group. The repertoire will range from traditional choral literature through pop and show music. Students will be involved in developing skills and performance disciplines as a singer as well as learning music theory, listening, history and ear training. The Concert Choir performs, and sometimes rehearses, separately as Junior (8-9), Senior (10-12), and together as a larger choir (8-12). See note re: performing ensembles.

This course is scheduled on Monday afterschool 2:45pm – 4:30 pm and on Wednesday mornings 7am – 8:15am.