Design Thinking 1
Design Thinking 1 is an introductory project-based class in which students are introduced to the Design Thinking process. Through this process of learning, students learn to identify a problem and then imagine, design and create a solution using a variety of materials or methods. Testing their solution by evaluating its effectiveness, ensures student learning is continuous. This hands-on, project-based class will use a variety of tools, materials and technologies that may include hand tools, power tools, 3-D Printing, Robotics or Computer Coding. Design Thinking 1 is a prerequisite class for Design Thinking 2.
Design Thinking 2
Design Thinking 2 is an advanced project-based class where students go deeper into the Design Thinking learning process to solve increasingly complex problems. Students will have opportunities to navigate more challenging open-ended problems faced in their community by developing skills that include research methods, visual and interaction design skills, methods for evaluating designs, and skills for communicating designs. Through the semester-long Design Thinking 2 course, an innovative solution to a problem will be achieved involving one or more of the following resources such as recycling of materials, robotics, electronics and building devices or functional structures.
Photography 1
What makes a great picture? In this introductory photography course, you will explore this question, developing the skills and knowledge to understand and appreciate the art of photography. You will learn the basics of digital photography, including use of the camera, lenses, and other photographic equipment. You will learn aesthetic principles as they relate to composition, space, exposure, and light. Basic digital manipulations of images will be taught in preparation for creating a photo portfolio of images. Your world is your canvas, you will have the opportunity to explore beyond the campus, you will apply your understanding to take creative and unique photos that will be shared with the community.
Photography 2
Building on the understanding acquired in Photography 1, this subsequent course will provide the opportunity to further develop your photographic skills in effective and high-quality image making. You will utilize dynamic composition and experimental lighting, and delve further into the use of editing software for creative manipulation. Students will investigate and glean inspiration from artists in the photographic world, coming away from the course with a better understanding of how to tell stories visually with concisely edited photographs. Students will further develop a portfolio of work to exhibit at the completion of the course.
Production
In this class, you will have the opportunity to explore the school’s production resources. With a small group of peers, you will learn the technical aspects of theater and television production, including how to operate the lighting equipment and control boards for live theater productions, and the studio and control room equipment for TV studio productions.
In Culinary Arts, students explore the world of cooking and baking. This class is designed to teach students the fundamentals of culinary arts, including basic cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and food hygiene. Students will learn about various ingredients and how to combine them to create delicious and nutritious dishes. Throughout the course, students will engage in a variety of cooking and baking projects that encourage creativity and experimentation. The class provides a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where students can develop their culinary skills, work as part of a team, and build confidence in the kitchen.
In this project-based class, students work in teams to identify a problem to solve, design and pitch a solution, and expose the product or service to the marketplace. Through their experience, they will develop critical skills: collaboration, communication, decision-making and more. Students are equipped with the tools and mindset to bring their own business ideas to life. Along the way, they are awakened to new interests and exposed to career paths while building critical skills.
In this course, students step behind the scenes to explore the creative and technical foundations of live and studio production. Working in small groups, they gain hands-on experience with the school’s professional-grade equipment—learning how to operate lighting systems, soundboards, and control panels for live theater, as well as cameras, switchers, and studio gear for television production. Along the way, students begin to see how each technical role contributes to the larger storytelling process, building both collaboration and confidence as they bring performances and broadcasts to life.