Welcome to the Visual Arts department.
Thornlea Secondary School Art Students develop strong portfolios and creative thinking skills.
Skills you will learn in an Art course
- Art and Design Skills
- Visual Communication and Visual Literacy
- Creativity
- Team Work
- Problem Solving
- Environmental Awareness
Design and Development Portfolio Opportunities:
- Portfolio choices include Traditional Classical Art, Architecture History and Design,
- 2-D and 3-D Visual Design, Digital Photography, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Character Design,
- 2-D and 3-D Animation, and Digital Media Arts.
Opportunities
Academy of Creativity and Multimedia (ACAM)
This program provides opportunities for students to develop strong skills in Visual and Performing Arts and Technology with the purpose of discovering all that we can be when we combine them in new and exciting ways. Learn more about ACAM.
Specialist High Skills Majors
We offer an Arts and Culture SHSM. Learn more about SHSM.
Advanced Placement
Welcome to the AP Arts and Design Advanced Portfolio Studio! This course will help you work on Advanced Placement Portfolios and have them ready for submission to College Board for evaluation. You will also participate in Art workshops and field trips that focus on step-by-step demonstrations to help you build an advanced Visual Arts and Media Design skill set. The Portfolio Studio is a great opportunity for students working in all artistic disciplines such as, though not limited to, visual arts, film, music, jewellery, fashion, graphic design, animation and game design. Learn more about Advanced Placement (AP) Courses.
Art Council
Our Art Council and Student Equity and Diversity Team are actively involved in the Inclusive Design Community Painting project.
We are in the process of designing and painting more murals to promote themes like social change, respect, diversity, education, and partnerships.
If you are interested in participating in the Collaborative Community Mural Projects, helping design and painting murals, please contact Mme Bern
Teachers:
I. Bern, (Head of Department) Extension 221
R. Ackerman, Extension 250
N. Bern, Extension 221
A. Casullo, Extension 210
D. Lee, Extension 210