Arts

These programs are designed to support students who are passionate about the Arts. At the Secondary level, while courses are offered in every subject area, students applying to these programs must be interested in focusing their elective courses in the Arts as they work towards their Diploma. 

Everyone is welcome to come and join our Arts-based communities. Students registered in the program/school will be expected to take two art courses each year. In addition to classes, schools will have a variety of extracurricular opportunities in the Arts for students to participate in.

• Students do not need to have prior experience in an art form to take a course in grade 9 or 10. Courses will include options like Dance, Music, Film, Visual Art, Media Arts, Communication Technology, Drama and Photography.
• Courses in other grades will be dependent on the interests of students.

ArtSpeaks @ Westview Centennial Secondary School

Claude Watson @ Earl Haig Secondary School

Cyber Creative Centre @ Northview Heights Secondary School

CyberArts @ Don Mills Collegiate Institute

Design Studio @ Western Technical Commercial School

Etobicoke School of the Arts

Rosedale Heights School for the Arts

The Art Centre @ Central Technical School

Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts

Woburn Arts Collective @ Woburn Collegiate Institute

Claude Watson @ Earl Haig Secondary School

In November 2026, students may apply for admission to Grades 9 and 10. Students will be admitted in Grade 10 if space is available.

Students will apply to one of the Program Focus Areas listed below and take the courses listed. All students in the four program areas will be blended and scheduled into the Integrated Arts courses in Grades 9 and 10 where they will have the opportunity to study a variety of art forms over the course of the semesters.

In Grades 11 and 12, all Claude Watson students will continue in their focus arts area and will  take a second “Collaborative Arts” course where they will be creating with all other Claude Watson students in their grade.

Cyber Creative Centre @ Northview Heights Secondary School

In November 2026, students may apply for admission to Grade 9 and Grade 10. Students will be admitted in Grade 10 if space is available.

The Cyber Creative Centre is a Creative Industry training program that develops advanced skills in art, animation and design. The four year program combines traditional art and digital technology with a fast-paced, hands on, approach to learning. Formerly known as Cyber Arts, students are part of a community of innovative graduates and professionals. Enrichment includes industry mentorship and expanded opportunities.

Additional learning opportunities include a range of Visual Arts and Communication Technology classes, the Cyber Creative Centre SHSM (Arts and Culture) and Coop (2 credit or 4 credit). Students gain valuable experience in Creative Industries that include Animation, Marketing, Film, Graphic Design, Web Design, and more.

Application: Portfolio

CyberArts @ Don Mills Collegiate Institute

In November 2026, students may apply for admission to Grades 9 and 10. Students will be admitted in Grade 10 if space is available.

At Cyberarts, we embrace the transformative potential of merging art and technology to empower creatives. Our community and program inspire artists and designers to create exceptional work that captivates, enriches lives, and drives positive change in our ever-evolving world.

Application: Portfolio

Design Studio @ Western Technical Commercial School

In November 2026, students may apply for admission to Grade 9 and Grade 10. Students will be admitted in Grade 10 if space is available.

The Design Studio is a unique design-centered program with a focus on creative thought, design thinking and transferable skills. We integrate design with academic subjects to create a passionate program of high-level knowledge and expertise. Under the umbrella of design, we cover but are not limited to, graphic design, experiential design, industrial design, motion graphics, architecture, film and formal presentation, all with an emphasis on critiquing and collaborative learning. While the program is design-focused, the overarching aim is to develop a skill set of transferable skills that will enhance any profession in or outside the traditional design field.

By using the Design Thinking model, we have created a program that fosters creativity into problem solving. The Design Studio curriculum focuses the student's development as an independent learner using creative and critical thinking skills.  Activities are student-centered and project driven.

Transferable Skills

• Become a Creative and Critical Thinker
• Recognize problems as opportunities rather than an obstacles
• Feel creatively satisfied by reaching goal specific outcomes
• Practice and adapt Design Thinking and The Creative Process to multiple platforms
• Learn to create aesthetics through prioritizing authentic functional goals
• Instructors set students up for success in the Design Studio and beyond

Application: Portfolio

Etobicoke School of the Arts

Etobicoke School of the Arts is the oldest public arts-focused high school in Canada and has a well-deserved reputation for artistic and academic excellence. With an exceptional academic program and numerous extracurricular activities, Etobicoke School of the Arts’ learning environment is vibrant, supportive, engaging, and welcoming. Our robust arts programming enables students to explore arts courses, both within and outside their area of arts focus, in an atmosphere that encourages artistic exploration and personal growth.

In November 2026, students may apply for admission to Grades 9 and 10. 

Students apply to one of the Program Focus areas listed below. Students in grade 9 will take the art courses listed in their art focus area, as well as TAS1O1 – Technology and the Skilled Trades. TAS1O1 will be taught through an Arts-focused lens. This course meets a Ministry of Education graduation requirement.  In Grades 10, 11, and 12, all students will continue in their arts focus area and take at least 2 courses in the Arts each year.

Rosedale Heights School of the Arts

In November 2026, students may apply for admission to Grade 9 and Grade 10. Students will be admitted in Grade 10 if space is available.

All students are expected to take a minimum of 2 art courses per year. Students can select courses or a combination of courses from any department according to their area/s of interest.

 Application: Audition or Portfolio

The Art Centre @ Central Technical School