Visual Arts

Why Visual Arts at Alexander Mackenzie 

• access to a wide variety of art supplies and studio space
  • dark room
  • digital design rooms
  • paint, clay, pencils and more!
  • all canvases provided
  • life studies/models
• being part of a supportive community
  • find like minded people in the Arts program
  • explore your style with support from the Visual Arts staff
• extra opportunities
  • contests, marketing opportunities, and field trips!
• Arts and Culture SHSM
  • extra opportunities to explore arts and culture beyond high school through the Specialized High School Major program

A Look at Grade 9

• Drawing (pastels, pencils, charcoal, ink, digital design)
• Painting (acrylic, oils, watercolour)
• Sculpture (clay, wires, mixed media, etc.)
• Art history (various styles and art movements through history)
• Basic individual art theory (colour theory, drawing terms, contour drawing, etc.)
• Field trips (AGO, ROM, etc.) 

Getting Involved

• Join the ACC (Arts and Council Culture)
• Annual musical set design (grade 11 Arts program)
• Annual musical marketing team
• Various club activities and marketing opportunities
• School murals
• Art displays in the school 

Visual Arts Mackenzie Information Guide 

What courses do we offer? Visit the tabs below for a guide to all the visual arts courses you can take each year of your high school career!