2023 Elective and Creative Studio Offerings
9th Grade Electives:
Intro to 2D Art (Mazza)
In this course, students will explore the foundations of drawing and painting. Composition, the visual element, the principles of design, and the basic techniques and concepts of both drawing and painting will be covered. The end goals are to increase artistic self-confidence, increase one’s understanding of the basics of drawing and painting and to produce successful works.
Soundtrap & Meludia (Bergin)
In this course, students will use Soundtrap, a platform designed for students to create and edit audio recordings. Students will explore creative sound recording, create and edit audio, and collaborate with peers to create polished musical projects. Students will develop their musical skills by using Meludia, an ear-training program suitable for all levels of musical experience.
In this course, students will use Soundtrap, a platform designed for students to create and edit audio recordings. Students will explore creative sound recording, create and edit audio, and collaborate with peers to create polished musical projects. Students will develop their musical skills by using Meludia, an ear-training program suitable for all levels of musical experience.
Beginning Acting (Trainor)
This is an introductory course students learn the basics of acting using monologues and scenes as well as ensemble-building games. Students will read a play aloud and talk about its themes and characters. Within this play, there will be scenes or monologues to work on in class and perform for an audience.
This is an introductory course students learn the basics of acting using monologues and scenes as well as ensemble-building games. Students will read a play aloud and talk about its themes and characters. Within this play, there will be scenes or monologues to work on in class and perform for an audience.
Computer Science: Intro to Python (Shelsy)
This is an introductory-level course for students new to programming and computer science. In this course, you will learn problem-solving strategies, software design, and the foundations of computer science. We will use EarSketch to create music with code, and more! This is an easygoing introduction to programming that will give you the skills needed to move forward with your programming with one of the most common programming languages.
10/11/12th Grade Electives:
Intermediate Art (Mazza)
In this course, students expand on the drawing and painting concepts introduced in previous art courses. Emphasis is placed on experiences with design principles, drawing techniques, and painting. Students are given more in-depth problems to solve creatively while becoming more adept through broad exposure to various media.
In this course, students expand on the drawing and painting concepts introduced in previous art courses. Emphasis is placed on experiences with design principles, drawing techniques, and painting. Students are given more in-depth problems to solve creatively while becoming more adept through broad exposure to various media.
The Play (Trainor)
In this course, students rehearse and perform a full-length play to be mounted prior to winter break. Play is to be determined. After-school rehearsals are also mandatory.
In this course, students rehearse and perform a full-length play to be mounted prior to winter break. Play is to be determined. After-school rehearsals are also mandatory.
Ceramics 2 (Shelsy)
Students will build upon skills they learned in previous classes, but we’ll also go over basics again. We will use these techniques to make more complex designs, personal projects, and experiment using the wheel. Students will be encouraged to combine methods of glazing and hand building that they have learned and experiment with new methods. Students will leave this course with multiple clay projects.
Exploring Musical Theatre (Bergin)
In this course, students will study important American musicals from the 1940s to the present. Topics include the major structural components of a musical; the historical and social context for each show; appropriate musical and theatrical terms; a close study of lyrics and how they advance the story and develop character. Musicianship skills will be developed through the use of Meludia Ear Training Software.
Creative Writing (Newby)
This course approaches writing as a practice, using ritual and freewriting to develop creative habits that can be applied to many classes. Through freewriting, students generate ideas and experiment with many genres including poetry, flash fiction, and personal narrative. Students develop polished versions of their work that they are encouraged to contribute to the literary magazine.
Students will build upon skills they learned in previous classes, but we’ll also go over basics again. We will use these techniques to make more complex designs, personal projects, and experiment using the wheel. Students will be encouraged to combine methods of glazing and hand building that they have learned and experiment with new methods. Students will leave this course with multiple clay projects.
Exploring Musical Theatre (Bergin)
In this course, students will study important American musicals from the 1940s to the present. Topics include the major structural components of a musical; the historical and social context for each show; appropriate musical and theatrical terms; a close study of lyrics and how they advance the story and develop character. Musicianship skills will be developed through the use of Meludia Ear Training Software.
Creative Writing (Newby)
This course approaches writing as a practice, using ritual and freewriting to develop creative habits that can be applied to many classes. Through freewriting, students generate ideas and experiment with many genres including poetry, flash fiction, and personal narrative. Students develop polished versions of their work that they are encouraged to contribute to the literary magazine.
Film Studies
In this classic film studies course students will explore the history of filmmaking and the various techniques filmmakers use to convey ideas through the medium of film, such as mise-en-scene, chiaroscuro, montage, color, sound, editing, cinematic structure, and more. Students would view famous films that highlighted these techniques, as well as read articles that shed light on them.
In this classic film studies course students will explore the history of filmmaking and the various techniques filmmakers use to convey ideas through the medium of film, such as mise-en-scene, chiaroscuro, montage, color, sound, editing, cinematic structure, and more. Students would view famous films that highlighted these techniques, as well as read articles that shed light on them.
Creative Studios (formerly called Enrichments):
Creative Studio in Art (9)
In this class, you will have the time and space to focus on the personal and independent artwork that you want to create. You will also have the opportunity to explore and experiment with all of the different art materials available and receive feedback and/or brainstorm ideas about your artwork with Ms. Mazza.
In this class, you will have the time and space to focus on the personal and independent artwork that you want to create. You will also have the opportunity to explore and experiment with all of the different art materials available and receive feedback and/or brainstorm ideas about your artwork with Ms. Mazza.
Technology Enrichment (9)
Want to create something using anything related to technology? Then join Tech Enrichment! You'll have access to digital art programs, 3D printing, coding, circuits, and much more to create and pursue your own interests.
Want to create something using anything related to technology? Then join Tech Enrichment! You'll have access to digital art programs, 3D printing, coding, circuits, and much more to create and pursue your own interests.
Music Enrichment (9)
Students work on their own self-directed musical projects, be it playing an instrument, using ear training or Garage-band type programs. The assumption is that you have some musical experience or interest that you want to develop more on your own. Mr. Bergin can provide advice, but you need to have an idea of what you want to do.
Students work on their own self-directed musical projects, be it playing an instrument, using ear training or Garage-band type programs. The assumption is that you have some musical experience or interest that you want to develop more on your own. Mr. Bergin can provide advice, but you need to have an idea of what you want to do.
Creative Studio in Art (10/11)
In this class, you will have the time and space to focus on the personal and independent artwork that you want to create. You will also have the opportunity to explore and experiment with all of the different art materials available and receive feedback and/or brainstorm ideas about your artwork with Ms. Mazza.
In this class, you will have the time and space to focus on the personal and independent artwork that you want to create. You will also have the opportunity to explore and experiment with all of the different art materials available and receive feedback and/or brainstorm ideas about your artwork with Ms. Mazza.
Creative Studio in Technology (10/11)
Want to create something using anything related to technology? Then join Tech Enrichment! You'll have access to digital art programs, 3D printing, coding, circuits, and much more to create and pursue your own interests.
Want to create something using anything related to technology? Then join Tech Enrichment! You'll have access to digital art programs, 3D printing, coding, circuits, and much more to create and pursue your own interests.
Creative Studio in Music (10/11)
Students work on their own self-directed musical projects, be it playing an instrument, using ear training or Garage-band type programs. The assumption is that you have some musical experience or interest that you want to develop more on your own. Mr. Bergin can provide advice, but you need to have an idea of what you want to do.
Students work on their own self-directed musical projects, be it playing an instrument, using ear training or Garage-band type programs. The assumption is that you have some musical experience or interest that you want to develop more on your own. Mr. Bergin can provide advice, but you need to have an idea of what you want to do.
Creative Studio in Technical Theatre (10/11)
In this class, you will be learning about the areas of technical theater which are set building, lighting, properties, costuming, and sound. Your skills will be put to use in the performances of the fall play!
In this class, you will be learning about the areas of technical theater which are set building, lighting, properties, costuming, and sound. Your skills will be put to use in the performances of the fall play!
Creative Studio in Art (Middle School)
In this class, you will have the time and space to focus on the personal and independent artwork that you want to create. You will also have the opportunity to explore and experiment with all of the different art materials available and receive feedback and/or brainstorm ideas about your artwork with Ms. Mazza.
In this class, you will have the time and space to focus on the personal and independent artwork that you want to create. You will also have the opportunity to explore and experiment with all of the different art materials available and receive feedback and/or brainstorm ideas about your artwork with Ms. Mazza.
Creative Studio in Film Editing (Middle School)
Have you ever been interested in how videos are created and edited? Do you want to know how the functions, video editing, and content is created to make your favorite videos on social media, shows and films? Then this is enrichment for you! Students will work individually and in groups to learn about editing and creating techniques and tools so they can create and edit their own projects.
Have you ever been interested in how videos are created and edited? Do you want to know how the functions, video editing, and content is created to make your favorite videos on social media, shows and films? Then this is enrichment for you! Students will work individually and in groups to learn about editing and creating techniques and tools so they can create and edit their own projects.
Creative Studio in Technology (Middle School)
Want to create something using anything related to technology? Then join Tech Enrichment! You'll have access to digital art programs, 3D printing, coding, circuits, and much more to create and pursue your own interests.
Want to create something using anything related to technology? Then join Tech Enrichment! You'll have access to digital art programs, 3D printing, coding, circuits, and much more to create and pursue your own interests.
Creative Studio in Chorus (Middle School)
Students will learn vocal technique, musical skills, and classical and popular songs. It's a rehearsal, come prepared to work!
Students will learn vocal technique, musical skills, and classical and popular songs. It's a rehearsal, come prepared to work!
Creative Studio in Theatre (Middle School)
An assortment of games and exercises that help build imaginative growth, quick thinking, and teamwork. Students that sign up for this enrichment are required to participate in all class activities.
An assortment of games and exercises that help build imaginative growth, quick thinking, and teamwork. Students that sign up for this enrichment are required to participate in all class activities.
Experiments in Creative Writing (Middle School)
This class will give students the opportunity to develop independent creative writing as well as create collaborative work. We will move across genres, from poetry to fantasy to theatre, experimenting with forms and finding their voices with feedback and support from Mx. Newby.
This class will give students the opportunity to develop independent creative writing as well as create collaborative work. We will move across genres, from poetry to fantasy to theatre, experimenting with forms and finding their voices with feedback and support from Mx. Newby.