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 butlert@hdsb.ca

SHSM is the best thing EVAH!