This is a class designed for students who have an understanding of digital photography but wish to become more proficient in the technical aspects of digital photography process and image output. The class will be a hands-on class where students apply advanced camera techniques in class and then go out in the field to apply these concepts and techniques to optimize as well as completely manipulate images they have selected for processing. They will attain a high level of proficiency in the understanding of all of the specific camera functions. Students will be using Adobe Photoshop. Students will study and perform in low light photography, action photography, portraiture, nature/wildlife photography, journalism photography, architecture/interior photography and finally macro photography. Students will be expected to produce a portfolio with images from the five content areas mastered during this course. Students will be asked to purchase their own cameras that meet specific requirements. A ½ credit in Art can be earned. Instructor: Mr. Pina

The objective of this class is not to become a professional at any one instrument, but rather to learn more and foster new growth in music by learning how to play various instruments. We will learn the history as well as proper technique and basic instrument care. We will learn 3-5 notes and a simple tune on each instrument as well as review basic music theory and notation, rhythm and music literacy. The course will culminate with a small instrument performance, when students get to play a new instrument they learned in the course, and teach the audience some of what they have learned as well. There is a $40 course fee to cover instrument rental. A ½ credit in Music can be earned. Instructors: Ms. Stainkamp and Mr. Pidot

This is a great class for any seriously minded students interested in examining their interests, passions, and how to best prepare for them while in high school. Well known books such as What Color is Your Parachute, Strengths, etc. will be examined as well as participating in interest inventories. Students will gain experience by perhaps job shadowing a local professional in a field of their interest. A ½ credit in Health can be earned. Instructor: Mr. Peschel

In Short Film Making, students will be introduced to the genre of short films by watching several shown at the Traverse City Film Festival. This studio-style class is designed for someone interested in learning both an appreciation for film as well as the “behind-the- scenes” construction for film-making. As we take a “bird’s eye” view on directors and actors when they reflect on our culture, we will engage in round table discussions. By exploring a variety of formats and film-making techniques, students will gain the opportunity to create a concept for a story/movie of their own. Storyboards to pre-planning activities and editing software will prepare students to shoot and produce a live film. (Students will not be required to purchase any sort of software.) Requirements: – A camera or a way to take videos – The ability to transfer video files from your video device – A laptop – Editing software (Provided if you don’t have one) – A can do attitude A ½ credit in Art or English can be earned. Instructors: Ms. Firestone and Mrs. Sp...