Specialist High School Major (SHSM) Programs for Schools
Centauri Arts has a network of talented arts professionals delivering dozens of SHSM training programs AND a Sector Partnered Experience for the Arts and Culture Sector, plus select training programs for every other sector AND a Sector Partnered Experience that can be adapted for all sectors.
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SHSM Certifications:
Arts and Culture Sector
Our programs are engaging, interactive and inspiring! Students gain insight into the Arts and Culture Sector while enhancing skills of their choice.
Here is a sample of our programs; if you have something specific in mind, please ask!
Advanced Training
in a Technique
Writing for TV & Film
Learn about life in a Writers’ Room, discover how to format a screenplay, and more.
Photography & Photo Editing
Students participate in photography ‘assignments’ and learn to use editing software.
The Business of Writing
Learn about query letters, submission protocols and literary agents.
Fine Art Technique
Focus on a specific fine art technique such as figure drawing or perspective.
Graphic Design Techniques
Learn real world applications of graphic design as you create logos, ads and more.
Teaching in the Arts
Teaching can be an essential skill for arts workers. Learn how to plan and deliver inspiring workshops in the arts.
Dance Technique
Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet & more. Plus, Careers in Dance, Running a Dance Studio.
Advanced Training
in an Art Form
Indie Film-making
Learn how independent filmmakers create movies on a budget, from concept to editing.
Actor-Training Technique
What are the skills you need to be a professional actor? We examine this, & career options.
Cartoon Creation
Learn the techniques you need to draw cartoons.
Podcasting
Examine different types of podcasts and create your own. Learn to set up a home studio.
Digital Art Creation
Explore the possibilities of Digital Art and experiment with creative project ideas.
Introduction to Animation
Explore the limitless possibilities of animation!
Other Arts & Culture
Electives
Sector Specific Software
(uses open source software)*
Choose from these programs:
Animation Software
Graphic Design Software
Photo Editing Software
Digital Music-Making Tools
Stage Combat
Unarmed, found weapon, rapier, knife
Audition Preparation
for TV, Film, university/college programs and/or theatre
Makeup and Cosmetology
including special effects make-up for film, theatre, TV
Portfolio Development
available for fine art, digital art or film program applicants
SHSM Certifications: All Sectors
If you have several SHSM sectors in your school, choose from the following training programs applicable to all sectors. These programs can also be offered to co-op students
Customer Service
We use role play and teams games to teach customer service skills including appropriate language and body language, responding to diverse needs, problem solving, effective apology and conflict resolution
Stress Management
Understand good and bad kinds of stress and how to respond to them! We explore stress management strategies and lifestyle choices through interactive exercises, team activities and solo reflective tasks.
Leadership
Students define leadership, undertake an extended leadership task and then debrief, exploring their own performance and learning from it.
Communication Skills
What is communication? We look at ways to build connections with others through greetings, the words we speak, how we write and effective body language.
Public Speaking
Students develop public speaking strategies, create a speech and deliver it to a partner or the group. This session is a fun and non- threatening introduction to a vital workplace skill.
Teaching & Instructing
Most career paths involve teaching or training others. In this SHSM cert, we use group activities to define teaching and help students navigate this essential skill.(Led by an experienced teacher who is also a business owner)
Sector-Partnered Experiences for Arts and Culture students OR a Combination of Sectors
This full day program is led by director/business owner, Julie Hartley, and has been offered to wide acclaim in schools across the province. It can be tailored to Arts and Culture students (who often need to generate their own career opportunities) and can also be adapted for any other sector or combination of sectors.
Our Sector-Partnered Experience includes:
Introduction to Innovation using practical team activities
Exploration of Creativity through industry-related problem-solving
Entrepreneurship: generating original concepts through ‘the Reversal Method’
Anecdotes from an experienced business owner
Why ICE skills are essential in the workplace
A chance to generate original business ideas based on your unique skills/interests
Solving an industry problem
Self-assessment at the end of the day
Throughout the day, students not only learn about entrepreneurship from a professional who is a long-time entrepreneur – they also generate ideas for their own businesses, looking at entrepreneurship as a very real career option.
Teachers are provided with all our teaching materials in advance, including the student workbook, PowerPoint presentation and lesson overview.
Since the SPE is run by one of our company directors, dates may be limited and fill fast. Contact us immediately to secure this opportunity for your students.
Fine Arts Workshops
Cartooning, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Mural Creation, Digital Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Photo Editing.
Performing Arts Workshops
Devised Theatre, Murder Mystery Creation, Improvisation, Character Creation, Theatre Games, Creative Movement, Scene Study, Audition Skills, Acting for Television and Film, Film Production, Film Critiquing, Special Effects Make-Up, Music Video Creation, Musical Theatre Dance, Jazz, Hip Hop, Creative Choreography, Boomwhackers, Ukelele.
Literary Arts
Book Clubs, Creative Writing, Playwriting, Writing for the Stage and Screen, Word Games, English Tutoring for Grades 4-12.
How to find Out More
To discuss the needs of your school, college or community group, please call Julie at 416 766 7124 or email us: julie@centauriarts.com
To read more about our instructors, click here!
WHY CENTAURI?
We have 29 years’ experience offering top notch arts courses for children and teens, taught by some of the most talented and experienced arts instructors you will find anywhere. Our guiding philosophy: when you combine creativity and technique with a focus on community and inspiration, the outcome is a learning and growing experience unlike any other.
