"Art Education fosters critical thinking and connects students to themselves and to other cultures." ~Getty Institute Research Centre
Design and Development Portfolio Opportunities:
Thornlea Secondary School Art Students develop strong portfolios and creative thinking skills.
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.
Skills you will learn in an Art Course:
- Art and Design Skills
- Visual Communication and Visual Literacy
- Creativity
- Team Work
- Problem Solving
- Environmental Awareness
Teachers:
I. Bern, (Head of Department) Extension 221
R. Ackerman, Extension 250
N. Bern, Extension 221
A. Casullo, Extension 210
D. Lee, Extension 210
- To Register for ACAM Specialized Arts Program (Arts, ComTech, and Multimedia - English or French Programs), please contact us.
- To see our Department Showcase, please visit Our Students Artworks page.
- To learn about our Arts Community Collaborative Projects and Resources, please visit Inclusive Design - Diversity, Inclusion and Well-Being through the Arts page.
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.