Four pictures illustrating students' artwork.

Visual Arts - Digital Arts & Tech Design

Visual Arts - Digital Arts & Tech Design

In the realm of visual arts, students engage in hands-on studio practices, creating a diverse portfolio of art pieces that span multiple formats. Utilizing an advanced understanding of design principles and elements, learners craft both two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks with heightened technical proficiency and creative ingenuity. These artworks serve as emotional and thematic channels, addressing social, cultural, or personal topics for an array of different objectives.

With the advent of digital art and communications technology, students also acquire skills in digital media and software-based techniques, ranging from digital painting to 3D modeling. This incorporates a grasp of software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and various 3D rendering platforms. In doing so, they learn how to integrate traditional artistic methods with modern technology, further broadening their expressive potential and professional aptitude.

In addition, the curriculum emphasizes the importance of art as both a mirror and a catalyst for societal change. Pupils delve into the relationship between artistic works and the historical, ethical, and cultural milieu from which they emerge, enriching their perspective on how art shapes and is shaped by differing civilizations and belief systems.

Through exposure to a vast array of artistic styles, mediums, and cultural perspectives, students amplify their appreciation and comprehension of the wide-ranging impact and significance of artistic endeavors. This rounded education not only fosters a deeper aesthetic appreciation but also equips students with versatile skills that are highly applicable in today's multimedia-centric communication landscape.

Department Staff

Catherine Rossi – Grades 9-11
Email: catherine.rossi@tcdsb.org
Visual Arts & Communications Technology Department Head

John Zachar – Grades 10-12
Email: john.zachar@tcdsb.org

Vilija Narusis – Grades 7-9
Email: vilija.narusis@tcdsb.org