Monday, May 14, 2012

Debut: The Pining "Call it Quits" Official Music Video by Oasis ASC Program

It's finished!
This spring, students in the Arts and Social Change Program at Oasis Alternative S.S took on an unusual art project. They were assigned the task of creating an official music video for local alt-country roots rockers, The Pining, using only a sheet, scrap paper, scissors and an old fashioned overhead projector.

 Oasis students work with local artists like The Pining to create real and meaningful projects that have a life outside of the school (check out earlier blog posts to see our Nuit Blanche and Night of Dread contributions). Working on an art project that is presented outside of the classroom and promotes local musicians ensures that students are not only completing their credits, they are making a valuable contribution to the Toronto art and music scene. They are experiencing success as artists beyond the classroom.

Inspired by unrequited crushes and Road Runner cartoons, the 2 min video for "Call it Quits" is a result of hours of hard work, collaboration, problem solving and a few paper cuts. Students from Oasis Arts and Social Change Program hope you enjoy their video. 


Friday, May 11, 2012


Information Sessions

                                                                                             Thursday May 31st
Thursday June 21st, 2012
Thursday June 26th, 2012

1:00pm to 2:30pm



Are you interested in the Arts? Social Justice?

Are you between the ages of 16 – 18?

The Arts and Social Change Program at Oasis is the only arts alternative school program in the TDSB where students do not require an arts portfolio upon entry. This increases access for marginalized students who may be interested in the arts but have yet to develop their skills in the area. The ASC offers at-risk students a second chance and fresh approach to earn grade 9, 10 and 11 credits. The staff provides an integrated arts approach to learning with an emphasis on equity and social justice. Through the support of teachers, local artists, and on-going community partnerships, students have the opportunity to profile their social justice arts based work outside of the school and in the Toronto arts community.

Course Offerings 2012-2013


SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2

Visual Arts (Grades 9-11)
Media Arts (Grades 9-10)
Careers and Civics (Grade 10)
Individual and Family Living (Grades 9-10)
Dramatic Arts (Grades 9-10)
Science (Grade 10)
Canadian History (Grade 10)
Math (Grade 9)
English (Grade 10)


Visual Arts (Grades 9-10)
Digital Media (Grades 10-11)
Geography (Grade 9)
Health Active Living Education (Grades 9-10)
Science (Grade 9)
Film (Grades 10-11)
English (Grade 9)
Co-operative Education


Students must bring a credit counseling summary to the information session. If possible, please fax credit counseling summaries before attending to 416.393.8280 attention; Joe