Successful applicants will take 5 Arts Huron core classes along with 3 other visual arts electives. Students are encouraged to explore the creative process through a variety of learning experiences. At Huron we have gone beyond the basic visual arts courses and allow for students to experience a wide variety of creative pursuits.
At Huron we have 5 large visual arts studios including a state of the art MAC lab, a digital photography lab including a lighting studio, digital animation and media arts labs along with two traditional studios the size of which can not be beat anywhere else in the board. Students will have their studies richly complemented through numerous workshops with guest artists and multiple field trips in an attempt to tie academic learning and studio practice with real life applications. Students at Huron have gone on to become creative directors, animators, fashion designers, sculptors, painters, game designers, film makers and stage designers.
What to expect:
- Two large traditional studios, Digital Photography lab, Lighting Studio, & Digital Animation lab
- Students benefit from regular guest artists and workshops
- Field trips include Old Town Hall Gallery, AGO, Harbourfront Center, Graffiti Alley, Distillery District Galleries, and the Annual OCADU graduate show
- Opportunities for students to exhibit art work including the Newmarket Studio Tour, The Senior Show, The Newmarket Town Show, the Sharon Temple Art Show, our annual Art Bazaar
- Studies include technique, theory, art history, curation, & criticicism
Huron’s Award Winning Visual Arts
Courses
Visual Arts Students must have 7 Arts Huron Visual Arts Credits + 1 outside arts credit
| Grade | Mandatory Arts Huron Core Courses | Arts Huron Elective Courses Grade 10-12 students take AH Core PLUS one or more of the electives below | Arts Course Not in Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | AWM1OM - Traditional AVI1OM - Non-Traditional | ||
| 10 | AVI2OM - AH Core | ASM20M - Media AWI2OM - Fashion AWJ2OM - Stage Design AWQ2OM - Photography TDJ201 - Computer Aided Design NAC20M - FNMI Arts You may also choose from grade 11 optional credits | This is the recommended year to take your arts course outside of your discipline : theatre, music, or dance |
| 11 | AVI3MM - AH Core | ASM3MM - Media AWQ3MM - Photography AWL3MM - Drawing AWP3MM - Sculpture AWS3MM - Animation AWT3OM - Art and Self TDA3M1 - Architectural Design TDV3M1 - Interior Design TGG3M1 - Yearbook You may also choose from grade 12 optional credits | You are encouraged to continue to explore and study other art forms |
| 12 | AWM4MM - AH core | ASM4MM - Media AVI4MM - Portfolio AWS4MM - Animation AWN4MM - Painting AWQ4MM - Photography AWP4MM - Sculpture AWK4MM - Illustration TDA4M1 - Architectural Design TGG4M1 - Yearbook TDV4M1- Interior Design | You are encouraged to continue to explore and study other art forms |