During the creating theater semester you will work on your skills as a theater maker! This includes playwriting, creating as a group from a stimulus/idea, performing as an actor and designing lights, scenery, sound and costume! You will create original theater productions and get lots of creative freedom!

Grade 7/8 Performing Drama provides students many opportunities to collaborate, show initiative and take on new challenges when working with scripted Theater. The course begins with a project where students will produce a scripted play together. They will create the scenery, costumes, lighting and sound as well as act in their own role. The second unit allows students to dive deeper into short scenes in small groups of two or three. They will get the chance to do some directing and will make decisions regarding production elements as well.

In Orchestra, students develop their skills through hands-on learning and ensemble practice, gaining experience by rehearsing and performing throughout the year. They learn to communicate through music, express emotions without words, and collaborate to create a unified sound. Working with other performing arts classes, they help produce dynamic performances that blend music with theater and dance. Through active participation, they refine their abilities, build confidence, and explore how music connects people and cultures. Orchestra fosters teamwork, creativity, and lifelong musical skills.

Band offers students the chance to develop their musical skills and build confidence while learning the fundamentals of playing their instruments. They focus on coordination, breath control, and technique to enhance their musical expression. The course explores how music conveys emotions and ideas, helping students understand its universal power to connect people. Students collaborate with peers in other performing arts classes, combining music with theater, dance, and multimedia for exciting performances. They explore a variety of styles, including concert band pieces, jazz, pop, and film music, while also having opportunities to perform solos and showcase their growth. Intermediate Band is about more than just playing music, it’s about learning to express, create, and collaborate together.

In Choir, students strengthen their vocal technique and expand their range while gaining confidence as singers. They perform as part of an ensemble, blending voices to create harmonies and expressive music. Students learn how to record themselves using professional music equipment like microphones and recording software. The course helps develop communication skills, using the voice to connect with others and tell a story. Students collaborate with peers from other performing arts classes to create performances that combine music with performance. 

Digital Music lets students compose, create, and arrange music in any style or genre, using technology to make, perform, and share their work in new and exciting ways. Students learn to craft accessible compositions that can be adapted for different performance settings, even if they don't play an instrument. They also develop basic recording skills while producing original songs, soundtracks for movies and video games, and music for advertisements. By exploring real examples and practical strategies, they connect music theory, composition, and songwriting to their personal interests. All that's needed is a computer and creativity to make some music!

Students in 7/8 Dance will explore new ways of moving their bodies by learning new styles. We'll study both social dances and stage styles while focusing on coordination, flexibility, memory, and performance. Students will also be learning how to collaborate on original choreography, understanding that dance is both a physical and creative art form. 

MYP Media Arts is a creatively stimulating and collaboratively engaging course that introduces future filmmakers to the art of cinema. Over the semester, students critically explore the cinematic language, including cinematography, editing, and sound design. They gain hands-on experience in filmmaking, learning to use Adobe Animate and various video platforms. The course also exposes students to different film styles, genres, and movements, helping them understand how directors convey intent and meaning through the screen. Students collaborate to create original films, practicing scriptwriting, directing, filming, editing, and sound engineering. The course nurtures creativity, innovation, and artistic expression, encouraging students to work together and develop their filmmaking skills.

In this course, students will develop foundational drawing skills by observing three-dimensional objects from analytical perspectives. They will learn to create the illusion of reality in two-dimensional space, using various value contrasts to enhance their drawings. Students will explore both 2D and 3D subjects, focusing on contour lines and shading techniques. In the second unit, they will experiment with different materials, including charcoal, pens, colored pencils, pastels, and crayons, to understand the unique effects of each medium. By the end of the course, students will select their favorite medium and theme to create a final passion drawing. This project will involve planning, the creative process, and reflection, and will be shared in a final presentation.

In this course, you will learn the foundations of painting, including mixing colors, understanding color harmonies, and mastering composition. You will explore value mapping, painting shapes, and experiment with different media, such as watercolor, color pencils, oil pastels, and acrylic paint. Additionally, you will work with mixed media and paint on various surfaces and materials.

In this class, students learn basic clay making techniques to hand-build, and to use an electric wheel to make both functional and ornamental ceramics. 

In Grade 7/8, students will learn the History of Comic Books, while gaining knowledge of both the fundamentals and introduction to Comic Book art. Some featured highlights of the course will be, Sequential Art & Storytelling, Working With Scripts & Comic Book Writing, Figure Drawing, Character and Background Design, Inking and Color Theory. Additionally, students will keep a proper art portfolio which will contain the work produced throughout this semester-long course. Finally, their comic book will be printed professionally and presented in the MYP Visual Arts Exhibition.

The MYP design course aims to provide the means and the context to help students become skillful problem solvers, who can appreciate the role of tools and technology in everyday life and society so they are able to respond critically and resourcefully to real‑life challenges.

Students will explore various types of problems and use the Design Cycle to design, plan, create, and evaluate products and solutions. They will learn to use technical drawings to develop and refine their ideas and will create multiple prototypes, preparing tests and evaluating the final products against success criteria. Students will gain hands-on experience with 3D modeling in SketchUp and Autodesk Fusion 360, and will also learn the basics of product sketching. This process will challenge their technical skills and problem-solving abilities, providing insight into how professional designers plan and use different tools to address real-world industry challenges.

In this course, you will learn how to fabricate cool creations with the forgiving and fun mediums of wood, cardboard and other materials. You can create furniture, toys and other fun and useful objects by learning how to use a variety of hand and electric tools, laser cutters and more to cut and shape wood!

Design is about creation and understanding the process of going from an idea to a finished product. If you like to do things with your hands, sketch ideas and create useful and/or fun objects, then this class is for you!

Why are some places more appealing than others? How do visions become reality? In this class, you will learn that good designs are a mix of form and function to get the best results! How is an environmentally friendly house designed? A theater set? 

In this course, students will learn to use sketching, digital drawing programs and construct actual 3D scale models to design a variety of places and spaces dependent on the needs and desires of their client. How do we use empathy to shape these places?

Ready to turn your big ideas into real-world products? In this semester-long Product Design course, Year 2 & 3 MYP students will dive into the exciting world of design and innovation. Using laser cutters, Adobe Illustrator, and your creative spark, you’ll learn how to design and prototype products that are not only functional but also beautiful.

From brainstorming concepts to crafting precision prototypes, you’ll explore the entire design process. Whether it’s creating custom gadgets, stylish packaging, or practical tools for everyday use, you’ll bring your ideas to life while solving real challenges. Along the way, you’ll master professional-grade tools and techniques, including laser cutting and computer-aided design (CAD), to produce stunning results.

This isn’t just a class—it’s a hands-on studio where your imagination meets cutting-edge technology. With every project, you’ll push the boundaries of what’s possible and create products that make an impact. No experience? No problem! All you need is curiosity and the drive to create.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a portfolio of innovative designs and prototypes—and the skills to think like a designer. So grab your sketchbook, fire up Adobe Illustrator, and let’s cut (and create) something amazing!

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and make a real impact on your school community? In this semester-long Graphic Design course, Year 2 & 3 MYP students will become the creative masterminds behind the school’s visual communications. Using iPads, Adobe Illustrator, and your boundless imagination, you’ll learn how to design eye-catching posters, logos, social media graphics, event promotions, and more—all while solving real-world design challenges for your school.

This isn’t just another classroom project; it’s your chance to leave a lasting mark. You’ll explore the principles of design, master professional tools, and discover how to communicate ideas visually in ways that grab attention and inspire action. Whether you’re creating a bold campaign for an upcoming event or refreshing the school’s branding, your work will be seen and appreciated by students, teachers, and the entire school community!

No prior experience? No problem! This course is all about experimenting, learning by doing, and having fun along the way. By the end of the semester, you’ll have a portfolio of professional-quality designs—and the confidence to call yourself a graphic designer.

So grab your iPad, fire up Adobe Illustrator, and get ready to turn your creative ideas into designs that speak volumes. The school needs YOUR vision—are you in?

The MYP Coding course empowers students to become innovative problem solvers by using programming as a tool to address real-life challenges. Through a structured approach, students will develop computational thinking, logical reasoning, and creativity while designing educational games that inform, engage, and inspire.

This course begins with an introduction to fundamental coding concepts through interactive activities, emphasizing how programming can be used as a problem-solving tool. Students will explore the principles of game design and user experience to create meaningful educational games tailored to specific audiences. Using Scratch visual coding language, students will build interactive experiences that teach important concepts, ranging from environmental awareness to mental well-being, financial literacy, and more.

Throughout the course, students will test and refine their games based on user feedback, learning how to iterate and improve their designs. By the end of the course, students will have a fully functional game that serves a real-world educational purpose, demonstrating their ability to apply coding skills in impactful ways.

In this course, students will...

*Develop coding proficiency in Scratch and Python through hands-on projects.

*Apply the Design Cycle to create engaging and meaningful educational games.

*Learn game design principles to enhance user experience and effectiveness.

*Think critically about real-world challenges and design coding solutions to address them.

*Test, iterate, and refine their projects based on user feedback.

*Collaborate and communicate effectively to present their ideas and explain their coding decisions.

*Gain an appreciation for coding as a creative tool that can educate, inform, and solve problems.

By the end of this course, students will not only have improved their technical skills but also developed a problem-solving mindset that allows them to approach challenges with innovation and confidence.