The iRAP program begins with a compulsory “Integrated Arts” ALC101 course taken in grade 9 or 10. This course integrates two or more of the arts (dance, drama, media arts, music, and visual arts), allowing students to produce and present integrated artworks created individually or collaboratively. Students will demonstrate innovation as they learn and apply concepts, styles, and conventions unique to the various arts and acquire transferable skills beyond the classroom. Students will use the creative process and responsible practices to explore solutions to integrated arts challenges.
Gr. 9 Integrated Arts – ALC1OR
This course integrates two or more of the arts (dance, drama, media arts, music, and visual arts), allowing students to produce and present integrated artworks created individually or collaboratively. Students will demonstrate innovation as they learn and apply concepts, styles, and conventions unique to the various arts and acquire transferable skills beyond the classroom. Students will use the creative process and responsible practices to explore solutions to integrated arts challenges.
How will ALC101 lead integration?
- Exploring elements between the Arts disciplines through the creative process;
- Units of study may include – What is Art? / Art and You / Art and Us / Art and the World;
- CPT will explore curriculum concepts from other curriculum areas through the ARTS;
- Students will curate an art exhibit to showcase these learning connections;
- All assessments and evaluations will be completed by the ALC1O1 teacher;
- Example integrated assignments – Remembrance Day, Design Thinking Challenges or Entrepreneurship Projects (involving Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Challenges).
Our goal is to promote conversations about learning and initiate integration through students’ voices, bringing a ‘grassroots’ feel back to our program.
Gr. 11 Community Arts – ADC3MR
This collaborative, project-based course offers an innovative, creative and integrated approach to developing, applying, and showcasing the various arts disciplines of dance, drama, music, visual, and media arts. Students will be challenged to investigate and problem-solve current social justice and global issues by utilizing their artistic interests, skills and expertise. Student-driven projects will incorporate innovative practices such as design thinking and modern technologies to further enhance and display their work within the community. This course will offer meaningful opportunities to use creative thinking skills and develop a rich understanding of the arts and their role in society. Students can work and develop relationships with community partners and industry professionals. They will explore and prepare for various careers and pathways in various creative industries (portfolio prep, audition prep, digital presence, etc.).
Here’s the course site for the first-ever Community Arts course offered in Semester 1.
iRAP at Sacred Heart CHS 