Grade 11 Visual Arts
The Grade 11 Visual Arts class has been studying the use of Synectics and Natural forms to create non-objective paintings. Synectics is a problem solving method that involves the creative thinking of a group of people from different areas of experience and knowledge. Each student selected a Natural system (meandering streams, spirals, crystalline, etc) and then utilized the various shapes and lines that they saw within the system/form to create a composition.
To enhance the design, they applied Synectics (distort, enhance, repeat, etc.) to develop the space with a focus on creating a Dominant area within the piece and incorporating the Principles of Design. Once the layout was complete, they then decided on a Colour system (tetradic, triadic, complementary, monochromatic) for their paint application.
We look forward to showcasing more of our student's artistic talent at the upcoming MS & SS Schools' Music Night and Art Exhibition!
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
