Arts and Applied Design , Skills & Technologies
Arts and Applied Design , Skills & Technologies ( AADST ) at Crofton House School , includes B . C . Ministry of Education Arts and Applied Design , Skills and Technologies courses comprised of the following curricular areas : art , band , choir , computer programming , drama , digital film , entrepreneurship , foods studies , graphic design , and Information and Communications Technology ( ICT ). While the curricular areas are diverse , collectively these courses provide an opportunity for students to explore and hone their artistic and technical skills through inquiry , experimentation and persistence . These processes enable students to develop selfawareness and critical thinking , while also expanding skills that are in high demand from employers such as communication , collaboration and creativity .
Course List
ARTS Art Digital Film Drama Music
APPLIED DESIGN , SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES ( ADST )
Food Studies Textiles
Information and Communications Technology ( ICT )
AP Computer Science A / Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles Entrepreneurship
The BC curriculum requires all Grade 8 and 9 students to take the equivalent of one full year of Applied Design , Skills and Technologies courses . To create balance in a student ’ s course load , Crofton House recommends that students diversify their course options by also choosing Arts courses . In Grades 10 to 12 , students are encouraged to pursue their interests and passions through being offered a range of elective subjects including AP courses . There are opportunities for accelerated learning in these programs for students interested in potentially pursuing the arts and applied skills .
Contact Info
Renee Raymond Department Head , Arts and Applied Design , Skills & Technologies 604 263 3255 rraymond @ croftonhouse . ca
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