Welcome to Visual Arts at FMM
FMM Arts honours the rich diversity of our community. Students learn from classical and contemporary masters from around the world. The continuing artistic heritage of First Nations people in Canada forms a core component in our study of arts and culture.
Intensive portfolio development helps students prepare for entrance into university, college and apprenticeship programs in the creative industries. Whether your dream is to be a fashion or game designer, an architect or graphic designer, we help you develop the professionalism, knowledge and skill you need to become an elite member of the creative class. Artists are visionaries, with the responsibility of imagining things to be otherwise, and FMM Arts ensures the development of the true artistic spirit. Guided by the teachings of the greatest Creator of all - God, our students become leaders of a just society and a sustainable future.
Grade 9 Visual Arts – AVI1O1
The grade nine program offers students an opportunity to begin an in depth exploration of the Arts. Students will work in four main media’s printmaking, sculpture, drawing and watercolour painting. The grade nine Art program draws influence from Pre-historic art, Egyptian Art, Canadian Art and Native art.
Grade 10 Visual Arts – AVI2O1 (there is no pre-requisite for this course, grade 9 is recommended for those wishing to pursue visual arts)
This program allows students to continue to build and develop their skills from the grade 9 program. Students will begin to further explore a variety of media extending on the grade nine art program, through the introduction of acrylic paint and ink. The grade ten program draws influence from, Japanese, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Early Christian and Romanesque art.
Grade 11 Visual Arts – AVI3M1 (grade 9 or 10 arts is a pre-requisite)
The grade eleven art program provides students with intensive study of techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital design and printmaking, with a thematic focus determined by the students. Students will explore masters of art from a wide variety of cultures. This course is critical to portfolio preparation and highly recommended for students pursuing post-secondary options in creative industries.
Grade 12 Visual Arts- AVI4M1 (grade 11 art is a pre-requisite)
The grade twelve art program offers students the opportunity to independently explore the arts. Students will develop a thesis project where they will select the media of their choice as well as their subject matter. The grade twelve program draws influence from contemporary artists from around the world, using a wide variety of critical frameworks including the post-modern and post-colonial. Students are supported in the development of a strong portfolio which is essential for university/college/apprenticeship admissions.
Grade 11 Photography AWQ3O1
The grade eleven photography program is based both on digital and silver printing. Students will have an opportunity to work with both digital cameras and film cameras. They will learn traditional darkroom techniques as well as a variety of digital programs such as; Adobe Photoshop, In Design and Illustrator. Students must have their own point and shoot digital camera for this program. Film SLR’s will be provided to students for specific projects. The grade eleven program draws influence from photography from the 1900’s to late 1960’s and considers photography as social document and a force for change.
Grade 12 Photography AWQ4M1 (Grade 11 Photography is a pre-requisite for this program)
The grade 12 photography programs focuses on building students skills from the grade 11 program. Students will continue to have an opportunity to work with both digital and traditional printing methods. Students knowledge will be extended through additional programs and techniques learnt in the ‘digital darkroom’ and in silver printing. Students will explore an extensive final thesis, where their subject and theme is student driven.
The grade twelve program draws influence from portraiture, documentary and straight photography, looking at artists from a wide variety of cultures from the 1960’s to present day. Students are supported in the development of a strong portfolio for university/college/apprenticeship applications.
Grade 12 Photography Intensive: AWS4M1 (must be taken with AWQ4M1)
In the grade 12 intensive photography program students will continue to build on their skills from the AWQ4M with a specific focus on digital media. Students will explore image manipulation and presentation through programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as well as Premier Pro. Students will explore poster design, image branding, photo animations and more in the intensive photography program. The term will culminate with a self directed project.
Grade 11 Fashion Design AWI3M1 (Grade 9 or 10 art is a pre-requisite for this program)
The Fashion Design course introduces students to the initial level of learning in the creative world of Fashion. Emphasis is placed upon the acquisition of fashion illustration, basic Pattern-making and garment construction techniques, hand and machine-sewing skills and the creation of fashion accessories and simple garments. Critical thinking skills are at the core of the learning as students analyze the intrinsic interrelation between art and fashion. They are encouraged to explore the evolution of styles since early civilizations until today, understand the relationship between fashion and society, and examine the work of well-known designers from around the world. Fads, trends, style and radical design are dutifully explored.
Grade 12 Fashion Design AWI4M1 (Grade 11 Fashion is the pre-requisite for this program)
Grade 12 AWI-4M1 Fashion Design Course builds on the sewing skills and knowledge introduced to the senior art students in AWI-3M1. The purpose of this course is to improve and refine the knowledge about the world of Fashion Design through classroom theory/research, lecture, projects, fieldtrips and individual/team work.
Students will continue to be encouraged to develop their creative problem solving skills. In the grade twelve program students will continue to focus on garment construction and will be introduced to the technique of draping. After exploring different cultural fashion expressions and the work of current designers from around the world, they they will create and construct a garment inspired by the designer of their choice, one culturally specific garment and two of their own creation with emphasis in radical design. Students will also apply their knowledge and technical skills in the making of Fashion accessories that suit their garments.
NOTE: Graduates or current students from postsecondary fashion programs are invited to present to both the grade 11 and 12 classes to share their first-hand experiences and to help students in preparation for a successful entrance in the world of fashion.
All garments and fashion accessories created in the grade 11 and 12 fashion program are modeled during Arts Nights annual Fashion Show.
Grade 11 Visual Design AWD3M1 (Grade 9 or 10 art is a pre-requisite for the program)
This course introduces the senior art student to the world of Visual Design. Students will learn how to create, design and render 2D graphic work within four fields:
1. Graphic Design (advertising, illustration, commercial logos and typography).
2. Architectural Design (drafting, drawing and rendering concepts, perspective systems and techniques).
3. Industrial design (furniture, house-ware, decoration, artifacts, etc.)
4. Fashion design (model rendering and illustration for the fashion industry). Students will create a fashion accessory and depict it through a 2D and a 3D rendition.
To ensure success in the implementation of the entire design process students will be supported in developing creative “visualization”, “conceptualization” and “rendering” skills. Design theory and design history will be an ongoing component of the entire program. To authenticate teamwork efforts in the applied design practice most of the projects will be explored and carried out through a team approach.
Grade 12 Visual Design AWD4M1 (Grade 11 Visual Design is the pre-requisite for this program)
Grade 12 Visual Design course builds on skills and knowledge introduced to the senior art student in AWD-3M1. The purpose of this course is to refine the individual students education about the world of design and improve their skills in “creating art for the industry and real world”. Students will continue to apply the process of product creation within the following fields: Industrial, Graphic, Architectural and Fashion Design. Within Architectural design, also the area of Interior design will be explored supporting students to develop a clear understanding of its identity and significance, and enabling them to work on colour, textures and layout compositions, and interior design drawings.
Note: Graduates or current students, from postsecondary Architecture, Interior, Fashion, Graphic and Industrial design programs (i.e. from Ryerson University, Sheridan and George Brown College, OCAD) are invited to present to both the grade 11 and 12 classes by bringing in, and facilitating a discussion, about their first hand experiences and learning in their preparation for a successful entrance in the world of design.
