The Visual Arts Program provides opportunities for individual creative and imaginative growth as well as developing technical skills. Students will be introduced to experimental and traditional directions in drawing and painting as well as specializing in sculpture, photography, printmaking (etching and silkscreen), digital and video. Complementing the studio components will be studies in the history of art and critical analyses of one's own work. The student's discovery of individual strengths and directions is a prime focus. The cost of field trips and some art supplies is the responsibility of the student.
Arts Unionville Visual Arts Selection Process
The selection process is in person.
Applicants are requested to participate in one of the three day in person workshops and portfolio assessment. Dates will be communicated to participants after registration has been completed.
The Selection Process consists of two components:
- Workshop
- Portfolio Evaluation
Workshop
A Visual Arts teacher will provide a short lesson and examples prior to each task.
- Create a value scale in pencil
- Create a still life drawing - each student will receive the same object to draw like a pair of pliers, light bulb or ribbon
- Creativity challenge
- Series of gesture drawings using a live model
Portfolio Evaluation
On the same day the candidate attends the workshop they will display following portfolio artifacts. Each candidate will have access to a table that has an approximate 3.5’ by 2’ surface area to display their artworks.
- Self Portrait (any medium)
- Sketchbook(s)
- Still Life Drawing/Painting (any medium)
- Sculptural - 3D work (any medium)
- Submit three optional works in any medium: Photography, Computer Generated, Drawings, Pen and Ink, Collage, etc.
- Max 250 word artists statement
Portfolio Examples
Sketchbook Examples:
Self Portrait Example:
Still Life Examples:
Sculpture Example:
Optional Artwork Examples:
Grade 9 Arts Unionville Artwork Examples
Community Projects
Please visit the Community Projects page to see more examples of projects associated with Arts Unionville.