Fine Arts

Art education is concerned with the observation, interpretation, and recording of the visual world.
Alongside instruction in the use of traditional and contemporary tools, techniques, materials, and media,
it involves creating art forms, becoming perceptive to the world around us, making qualitative judgments
about art works, and responding to the our own culture.
Students explore the principles of art and design through a wide variety of projects. They compose both
two- and three-dimensional images, become familiar with art criticism, and study images in culture and
culture exposed within images. Art fundamentals are emphasized in Art 10 and in Art 20 they are refined
and built upon through deeper exploration and practice of compositional skills. In Art 30 students are
guided to develop a personal style and create a portfolio that demonstrates this.
Art 30 may be used as a University entrance requirement in some faculties.

This course is designed for students who are passionate about art making and plan to continue their art
studies at a post-secondary art institution. Students will be introduced to professional portfolio making
and presentation. They will have the opportunity to prepare a professional portfolio for the purpose of
gaining entry into galleries and/or a post-secondary institution. Students will also have the opportunity to
pursue advanced techniques in drawing, painting, and sculpture at an advanced level.
Prerequisite: Art 30.

The Dance 15/25/35 course sequence offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of dance instruction while developing and refining their dance technique. Students will generate movement through structured choreography and unstructured improvisations. Jazz, ballet, contemporary, and hip-hop are some of the many genres of dance taught and refined in each course. Students will be given the opportunity to create and present choreography as well perform in other group dances. Dance 35 (5 credit) can be used for post secondary entrance.

The Austin O’Brien Music Program features a wide variety of curricular and extra-curricular music and performance opportunities including our Senior and Junior Jazz Bands, Jazz/Funk Combos, Rock Bands, Senior and Junior Concert Bands, Wind Ensembles, Percussion and Guitar Ensembles, Choirs, the AOB Blues/Ska Band, Ethnic Ensembles and our Theatre Pit Bands.

These performance groups allow our students the outlet to experience, through study and exploration of their more artistic and creative side, a great spectrum of music from around the world and from many different periods. The music program incorporates a flexible scheduling pattern to allow students the opportunity to tailor their timetable. Please feel free to visit our website at: www.aobmusic.ca for more details.

And the Winner Is… WooHoo! 🥳 The “Austin O’Brien High School Senior Windy Winds”, in the category of Senior Instrumental at this year’s special anniversary edition of the CBC Canadian Music Class Challange!!! 👏👏👏CONGRATULATIONS to this wonderful group of young people, their bright, positive spirit and boundless enthusiasm make everyday a joy in AOB Music!!!  Special Thank You’s to CBC Music for sponsoring this fantastic program; how cool is it for students to come together from across the country to explore and share our love of homegrown Canadian music and culture!!!

AOB Theatre Production Presents “Seussical the Musical”

February 12-14, 2026

Thursday 1:30 and 7pm

Friday 7pm

Saturday 2pm

Servus Credit Union Theatre

(La Cite Francophone)

For tickets and times please click here!

or they may be purchased at the Business office.

In a fun and playful way, students explore how Drama is an art form and a form of personal expression that can play a major role in the development of the whole person: emotionally, imaginatively, aesthetically, and socially. This supportive, cooperative, and exciting program fosters positive group interaction, self-esteem building and tolerance to others. Students develop theatrical skills and knowledge in various styles of improvised and scripted acting, playwriting, technical theatre, theatre history and directing.

Advanced Acting/Technical Theatre courses are designed for those students who wish to develop or further their skills in theatre. Consequently, the focus is on all the components of performance; acting, music, dance, technical theatre and dramaturgy. Students enrolled in Technical Theatre will be exposed to design, project management, and technical skills in areas of their choosing. Areas include lighting, sound, costume, hair and make-up, stage management, sets, and advertising. The objectives will be demonstrated in public performances. Through this, students will learn to work as a repertory company, taking both lead and supporting roles. Acceptance into Advanced Acting is by audition. Students enrolled receive a role in the year play.

This course introduces students to viewing and appreciating the many working parts of theatre. Students will watch a variety of six (6) performances and will attend pre-show lectures and work directly with theatre professionals. Through observation, guided reflection and discussion students develop a deeper understanding of the beneficial and important influence theatre has on society. Theatre Appreciation has very flexible scheduling as it is taken at lunch and in the evenings while attending plays. You do not need to be enrolled in Drama to enroll in Theatre Appreciation.