Applied and Fine Arts Department

Larry Olson, Department Head

The Arts flourish at Vancouver College with strong visual arts, band, choral, and drama programs.

The Fine Arts Department provides students from Grades 7 to 12 with opportunities to develop their creative talents specifically in the areas of Music, Drama, Visual and Applied Arts.

Further information pertaining to the Fine & Applied Arts Department and its course curriculum and offerings, please refer to the appropriate Academic Program Guide (Middle School Program of Studies 2010-2011, Senior School Program of Studies 2011-2012).

 

Visual Arts
Music & Band
Drama
Applied Arts

Visual Arts Program
Instructor - Mrs. Jenny McKnight

Visual Arts at Vancouver College is a dynamic program which encourages students to creatively problem solve in a supportive and challenging studio environment. Art is offered in Grades 8 and 9 as part of a rotating elective program and in Grades 10, 11 and 12 year round. Students work in a variety of mediums such as drawing and painting, sculpture, clay, graphic design, printmaking and stained glass (copper foil and leaded glass).

Music Program
Instructors - Mr. Larry Olson/Mr. Milan Milosevic

There are nine ensembles within the music program:

• Grade 7 concert band
• Grade 8 concert band
• Grade 9 concert band
• Grade 8/9 jazz band
• Grade 10 jazz band
• Grade 11 jazz band
• Grade 12 jazz band
• Senior concert band (10,11,12)
• Middle School Choir
• Senior Senior Choir (10,12,12)

Drama Program
Instructor - Mrs. Nicole McDonald

The Drama Program offers students the opportunity to engage in a wide range of theatrical experience such as major productions, frequent theatre visits, and more.

Courses offered:

• Grade 7 Drama
• Grade 8 Drama
• Grade 9 Drama
• Grade 10 Drama
• Grade 11 Drama
• Grade 12 Drama

Applied Arts Program
Instructors - Mr. J. Dardano (Entrepreneurship 12), Mrs. M. Beck (Psychology 12), Mrs K. Kelly (Law 12), Mr. L. Scrubb (Information Technology)