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Category: Upper School

Mar 7

Introduction to Web Development

This course is intended to teach students the fundamentals of Web development and design through project-based learning. Students will be taught the basics of Web Development, such as web hosting, file organization, & incorporating databases to their websites using JavaScript, HTML, PHP, CSS & MySQL. Students will utilize an experimental and inquiry-based approach to problem solving, developing algorithms, & creating fully functioning web sites. By learning to design and deve... Read More
Posted by Shayne Dotson at Mar 7
Design Upper School

Mar 7

Theatre Arts and Speech I

This course offers a comprehensive study of acting and theatrical arts. The curriculum includes acting technique, voice and speech, music and dance, fundamentals for preparation of musical theatre, scene study, and audition prep. This course will offer the training that will meet the needs of both the beginning student and the young professional. This class can serve as a prerequisite for DP Theatre. Read More
Posted by Shayne Dotson at Mar 7
Arts Performing Arts Upper School

Mar 6

Atelier SL, Grades 9 - 12

Elective - Classical Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpting and Calligraphy      The Michelangelo Project-Atelier (Year 1) offers classical fine art training. Concentrating mostly on realistic drawing, it trains artists to high technical levels by studying in the tradition of past masters. Similar to a master-apprentice education, the instructor regularly presents demonstrations and critiques. Training is individualized and addresses the unique needs of each artist... Read More
Posted by Shayne Dotson at Mar 6
10th grade 11th grade 12th grade 9th grade Arts MYP Upper School Visual Arts

Mar 6

IB DP History SL

This is a two-year course of study focused on examining various topics of 20th Century History.  The first units explore the Move to Global War, where students analyze sources to examine various factors that led to the start of WW2 in both Asia and in Europe. The next unit, Authoritarian States, studies authoritarian leaders including Mao Zedong and early 20th Century China. The rise and consolidation of power by Mao is analytically compared with the rise and consolidation of power by Fi... Read More
Posted by Shayne Dotson at Mar 6
Diploma Programme Upper School

Aug 16

DP Visual Arts HL - Years 1 and 2

with departmental approval and prior experience The IB DP Visual Arts course is an art studio course in which students study a wide variety of 2 and 3-dimensional art and design techniques working in an extensive array of materials. During the majority of the first year of the course, students are introduced to drawing, color theory (artistic and scientific), painting in both watercolor and oil paint, photography, digital image creation using Photoshop, printmaking (3 types- intaglio, linocut... Read More
Posted by Steven Russell at Aug 16
11th grade 12th grade Arts DP Upper School Visual Arts

Aug 16

DP Visual Arts SL - Years 1 and 2

with departmental approval and prior experience The IB DP Visual Arts course is an art studio course in which students study a wide variety of 2 and 3-dimensional art and design techniques working in an extensive array of materials. During the majority of the first year of the course, students are introduced to drawing, color theory (artistic and scientific), painting in both watercolor and oil paint, photography, digital image creation using Photoshop, printmaking (3 types- intaglio, linocut... Read More
Posted by Steven Russell at Aug 16
11th grade 12th grade Arts DP Upper School Visual Arts

Aug 16

Atelier HL, Grades 9 - 12

Elective - Classical Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpting and CalligraphyAtelier SL required before Atelier HLAtelier HL= Advanced concepts The Michelangelo Project-Atelier (Years 2 - 5) offers classical fine art training. Concentrating mostly on realistic drawing, color theory, painting in both watercolor and oil, it trains artists to high technical levels by studying in the tradition of past masters. Similar to a master-apprentice education, the instructor regularly presents demonstra... Read More
Posted by Drew Smith at Aug 16
10th grade 11th grade 12th grade 9th grade Arts MYP Upper School Visual Arts

Aug 16

Art Studio Apprentice, Grades 9 - 12

Prerequisite: Teacher approval  Designed for a small number of motivated advanced artists interested in studio management and art materials, this course introduces students to a variety of media and processes used in the traditional fine art atelier. Studio apprentices will learn about different mediums and how to prepare them, palette preparation, working with fine art models, and will assist the instructor in multiple facets of studio management. This class will meet for short sessions... Read More
Posted by Drew Smith at Aug 16
10th grade 11th grade 12th grade 9th grade Arts MYP Upper School Visual Arts