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SHSM!! Specialist High Skills Major in Art & Design
What is SHSM? > The SHSM is a ministry-approved specialized program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
What is SHSM? > This enriched education assists in their transition from secondary school to apprenticeship training, college, university, or the workplace.
At I.R.H.S. we offer a Specialist High Skills Major program in
Art & Design!
Every SHSM must include the following components:
1.Course requirements:i 4 major Art, Comm Tech or Tech Design
credits that provide sector-specific knowledge and skills.
ii 2 other required credits with learning activities contextualized to the sector in English and Business
iii 2 cooperative education credits that provide authentic learning experiences the workplace.
These may be done during the school year or over the summer.
Every SHSM must include the following components:
2. sector-recognized certifications:
1.First Aid
2.CPR
3.WHMIS
4.Portfolio Development
5.Plus 2 more elective certifications (such as Photoshop or Autocad )
Every SHSM must include the following components:
3. experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector;
* such as field trips, guest speakers, enriched activities.
Every SHSM must include the following components:
4. “reach ahead” experiences connected with the student’s chosen postsecondary pathway;
* These could range from a visit to a college, a university or a workplace to the completion of a dual credit.
What will the kids get out of it?
• A special diploma!
• 6 Certifications!
• A separate, special transcript!
• Experience in the field through Co-op!
• Networking opportunities for Post-Secondary Education and the workplace!
• An enriched education in Art & Design!
What will the kids get out of it?
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN:
Industrial Design Fine Art Illustration Art Education
Graphic Design AnimationGame Design ArchitectureInterior Design FashionTheatre Design
What will the kids get out of it?
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:2012 - 2013:
Oakville Galleries workshop: Video Rovers; Discovering Video ArtArt Gallery of Ontario: Freda and Diego ShowPost Secondary Discussion PanelFirst Aid / CPR Certification Training: McMaster University: Community Artwork/ Museum of Art CBC Museum & York University Graphic Design Grad ShowSheridan College Open HouseO.C.A.D.U. Open House Oakville Galleries workshop: Janet Cardiff Walk audio artQueen Street West Gallery Hop Guest Speaker: John Parker from Sheridan College
What will the kids get out of it?
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:2013 - 2014:
Art Gallery of Ontario: Ai Weiwei ShowCorus Entertainment tourFirst Aid / CPR Certification Training: Applied Arts Fair: St. Lawrence Centre for the ArtsFibre Art Installation group project: Ixchel SuarezSheridan College Open HouseO.C.A.D.U. Open House Oakville Galleries workshop: installation art Queen Street West Gallery Hop Guest Speaker: Alex Dabic; realist painter
For more information, contact Tim Butler at [email protected]
SHSM is the best thing EVAH!