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Arts Core

Program Description

Arts Core programming incorporates the visual and performing arts into everyday learning. Students explore their creativity and self-expression through art, music, dance and drama. 

Goals

  • Develop artistic and academic skills
  • Explore and communicate thoughts, feelings and ideas using a variety of art forms

Benefits

  • Improved understanding of art, music, drama and dance theory and technique
  • Development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Improved ability to apply knowledge and skills from one subject area to other areas
  • Access to a wide range of artistic tools and processes
  • Respect for individual, cultural and artistic diversity
  • Awareness and appreciation of the arts

Program delivery

  • Instruction that incorporates the arts into language arts, math, science and social studies
  • Additional study of the arts, music, drama and dance provided in individual classes
  • Use of the arts to articulate understanding of learning outcomes
  • Taking risks and exploring personal challenges in a safe environment  
  • Opportunities to respond to, create and present works of art through performances and events
  • Guest speakers, artist-in-residence, arts-related field trips and involvement of the local arts community

Eligibility

All students in Kindergarten to Grade 9 are welcome to enrol. For more information about eligibility, contact a school offering Arts Core. 

Alberta curriculum

All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in Arts Core will receive the same high-quality education offered in all of our programs. 

Transportation

Some yellow busing options are available. For more information about busing, contact a school offering the program or call Student Transportation at 780-429-8585. 

Locations:

Elementary 2024–25


Junior High 2024–25


Senior High 2024–25