Acrylic Landscape Painting
VISUAL ARTS & CONTEMP. CRAFT
3-8
FULL DAY
Discover why artists of the past and present are inspired by the outdoors. Students engage in sketching activities and complete a small acrylic painting, inspired by Lake Ontario and the waterfront outside our studio.
But is it Art? Graffiti on the Streets, Art on the Wall
URBAN STUDIES
7-8
FULL DAY
We explore the tactile expressions of the hip hop culture, utilizing your chosen visual art discipline.
Discover the Waterfront
URBAN STUDIES
1-3
HALF DAY FULL DAY
We ask students how they would design the waterfront and to consider who uses it. This programme adapts to your needs and explores the endless possibilities of land and water, along with its impact on humanity and nature.
Make it a full day and pair Discover the Waterfront with a responsive arts activity. Choose from the following activities:
• Clay environments
• Collograph Printmaking
Ecological Footprints
URBAN STUDIES
6-8
FULL DAY
An exciting programme exploring historical and contemporary ecological footprints around the Toronto Harbour and its neighbourhoods.
Government Exploration
URBAN STUDIES
5
FULL DAY
Students experience life inside Toronto's city halls and Ontario's provincial justice system, attend a court in session at Old City Hall, then discover the historical roots of these institutions on a fascinating walk through downtown Toronto. Students discuss reasons for democratic decision-making and the responsibilities of informed citizens.
Kensington Market and Chinatown: Our Neighbourhoods
URBAN STUDIES
6-8
FULL DAY
Dynamic and full of rich traditions, the ever-changing demography of Toronto is reflected in its neighbourhoods. The smells, sights and sounds of a myriad of cultures are revealed in the gifted hands of our School Visit educators.
Our City: Toronto
URBAN STUDIES
6-8
FULL DAY
Students will uncover the fascinating structures that make up Toronto’s downtown core. Students investigate the link between public art and architecture, and gain exclusive access to the 54th floor of the Miles Van Der Rohe TD Centre.
Waterfront Revitalization
URBAN STUDIES
6-8
FULL DAY
How does the waterfront and its changing face affect you? How might you re-design a park? A neighbourhood? What practicalities might you have to overcome? This programme inspires critical thought and collaborative thinking.
Who’s Got the Power?
URBAN STUDIES
9-12
What is an operating system? What are my choices as a consumer? Through this intensive one-day programme, students explore the power of the media and have the chance to express their voices and opinions through your choice of medium:
• Advertising Media Study
• Digital Photography
• Podcasting
