ONE-WEEK
ARTS INTENSIVES
WEEK 1
Digital Photography (Ages 12-16)
This class will introduce students to the fundamentals of photography. Students will learn and
demonstrate a basic understanding of DSLR camera operations, lenses, light meters, aperture,
shutter, digital workflow, etc. By the end of the class, students will have an understanding of the
basic elements of art and the ability to apply it to their own photography. Students will also learn
various techniques of photography and how to do basic edits to their photographs using Adobe
Lightroom and Photoshop.
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Lunch break included from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.)
Cost: $425
Lyrics, Rhythm, and Verse (Ages 12-16)
In this class, students will hear their words come to life as they focus on performance poetry,
including song lyrics and spoken word. Students will create their own poetry and lyrics, explore
songs and poems, and have the opportunity to read (or even sing) their words out loud.
Writers, musicians, and performers are all welcome and encouraged to join!
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $250
Musical Theatre (Ages 8-16)
This fun-filled, introductory musical theatre class will engage students in the creative process,
while giving them foundational skills in singing, acting, and dancing. Students will learn to find their
voice and hone their skills in character development, storytelling, ensemble building, and creative
expression. At the end of the week, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their hard work
in a fun, musical revue performance for friends and family to enjoy.
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Ages 12-16)
Cost: $250
The Writer’s Support Group (Ages 11-16)
This is a class about making stuff up! Everyday, writers face a horrible monster known as “writer’s
block.” In this class, creative writers will experiment with different creative ideas and figure out how
to get those ideas out and onto the page. This class is designed to give students the tools and
confidence they need to pursue a career in writing.
Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $225
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