Ceramics for the littles: clay, water, shells: a little dose of art therapy in the ceramics studio for parent/child. We will make ornaments, nature and hand prints and more. This class includes parents who are welcome to create alongside their child(ren).
The name says it all. This is a hands-on lovely class with clay, water, shells, a canvas tablecloth and wooden tools. Over the course of our 16 weeks together, students aged 3/4 will make thumbprint ornaments, hand print tiles and, inevitably, sweet little sculptural pieces. Starting with pinch pots, 5/6 yr olds will be making faces, little cups and bowls. All students will have the opportunity to glaze and take home their work. Designed for parents and their young students, this class has become a lovely time for parent socialization while the littles have plenty of freedom to explore the wonderful medium of clay! In this class parents get to make little things, too. Tactile contact is one of the first experiences we have in this life; it is at our roots. So touching clay and experiencing ceramic art is a very grounding experience for students.
Requirements:
Please plan to stay for class if your student is 3/4 years old.
Learn the basics of html, css, and javascript while completing engaging coding missions! Over the course of the semester, students will develop their own website, app, and game, all while building proficiency in three of the most essential programming languages. This is an introductory coding course, no prior coding experience is necessary. Materials fee covers the required book and flash drive.
Requirements:
Students should be proficient in typing; no coding experience necessary.
From the vastness of the universe to the tiniest details on Earth, we’ll explore how everything in creation reflects intentional design. Through hands-on activities and creative crafts, students will see the math — His math — woven into nature’s beauty. By modeling natural patterns such as spirals, symmetry, and fractals, students will discover deep mathematical ideas in an engaging, organic way. Even before they’re ready to solve equations on paper, this class will spark curiosity and excitement for math, helping students recognize its elegance and purpose in all of creation.
This hands-on math class will utilize "Beautiful Discovery". Most of the classes include the use of some the following types of materials: natural materials, (like honeycomb, snail shells, live flowers) use of Instruments (like hand lens, stereoscope, brushes, hammer, protractor), and lab supplies.
Requirements:
Assistants:
I may have Oliver help me in here if his schedule allows.
Christianity could be defined as a “cold case”: it makes a claim about an event from the distant past for which there is little forensic evidence. Christianity has a rich evidential history, but many Christians seem ill-prepared to make the case for what we believe. This course will utilize the Cold-Case Christianity DVD curriculum by J. Warner Wallace. He uses his nationally recognized skills as a homicide detective to help students assess the evidence and eyewitnesses behind Christian beliefs. This course will inspire students to have confidence in Christ as it prepares them to articulate the case for Christianity, help them to embrace their duty to defend the truth, and become better communicators by learning the skills of professional case makers. 1 Pet. 3:15. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that you have.
Requirements:
Students taking this class are expected to be able to read the Bible. Students should also be able to understand and follow directions to participate in classroom activities, such as reading aloud, speaking when requested during the class, respectful listening, contributing to class discussions, and participating in simple in-class writing. Homework will consist of writing one paragraph per week plus worksheets from the book. Also required are pens in black or blue ink and white notebook paper.
Color Theory will take you to a new level of understanding how to mix colors. Each of you will get a standard color wheel but as the weeks progress, you should be able to understand how colors work without it. We will be using different supplies to blend colors together to make our own color wheels as well. We’ll also be doing new projects each week using our new knowledge of color relationships. You will get a soft pastel set and sketchpad to go with your color wheel. Our projects will not be hard to draw as this is all about color! I will provide other mediums to work with as well such as watercolor and oil paint to play around with.
Ever dreamed of telling a story with pictures, speech bubbles, and just the right punchline? In this class, students will learn the foundations of creating a comic character. From character design and panel layout to writing dialogue and pacing a story. We'll explore classic and modern examples, brainstorm original ideas, and bring stories to life one panel at a time. Reference materials written by Stan Lee will be used in class.
Requirements:
A desire to create this is a basic level art class and only requires a desire to learn about the process of storytelling with art.
Purpose: To teach the basics of sequential art storytelling that can be used in comic books, comic strips, or storyboarding.
Philosophy of Art: Art is an opportunity to connect with our Creator through the creative process. Art is not only a personal expression, but one to be shared, evaluated, and experienced.
Requirements:
This class does not require any previous skill level or knowledge of drawing. Students will be required to participate in Art critiques and weekly homework. All grading will be based on attendance, weekly homework, participation, and the final project.
Wednesday - Science Lab - 127: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
Join us as we explore the world of comic strips. We will look at the history of comics, the work of notable past cartoonists, and comics today.
Students will learn strip layout, lettering, and character design. Each student will create their own comic strip with a week’s worth of finished samples that will be showcased at the end of the class (yes, people will get to read your comic strips; there isn’t much point in doing this if you don’t let people read your work).
Concise writing is important for a good comic strip. Students will work to develop brevity in their writing, since comics are confined within tight spatial limits. A well-written comic can succeed despite mediocre artwork, but exceptional drawing skills cannot rescue a poorly-written strip.
Finally, we will look at current avenues for comic strip publication.
This class will run for one semester. Students will have homework, but the amount will vary each week.
Students will need to furnish their own pens, pencils, erasers, and drawing pads. Students should have access to a computer, since comics today are often created digitally. A number of assignments will require students to download and print pictures for writing and drawing exercises.
Communication Arts Projects (CAP) has five main purposes: 1) To challenge students to use the talents and gifts God has given them for His Glory and His purposes. 2) To help students build their knowledge and skills by producing professional quality marketing and illustration projects. Students will learn to be creative, use technology, and exercise logical thinking as they produce exciting and persuasive media. 3) To help students to recognize logical fallacies and unethical ways of thinking and persuasion. 4) To help students use logical and honest persuasion methods. 5) To encourage students to explore how to reach out to people through hands-on work. Students can apply visual design and media skills to create projects ranging from posters and booklets to websites, campaigns, promotions, and even greeting cards.
Requirements:
The software we use is available for free and hopefully students will be able to use it on their home computers. Students that are considering a career in web design or graphic design should consider purchasing a laptop computer.