CREATIVE SCHOLARS, INC.
ELECTIVE SUMMARIES
2013 – 2014
Animation (Two Semester Course) Ms. Abby Little
From Bugs Bunny to Finding Nemo , cartoons have come a LONG way. How did a little mouse make an empire for Walt Disney and how did the Sunday funnies win our hearts? You will discover some of the fundamentals of drawing, classic cartooning, and comics and create your very own animation in motion.
Calligraphy (One Semester Course) Ms. Abby Little
Learn the lost art of calligraphy, typography, and gilded lettering for creating invitations, posters, cards, or just improving the way you write a to do list! We will also explore how to transfer these ancient scripts into digital formats to be enjoyed by generations to come!
Art and Nature (One or Two Semester Course) Ms. Abby Little
God has created the earth and everything upon it. What better way to celebrate His masterful creation than to mimic it through art. We will create nature journals and learn to look at the intricate details of nature, all the while learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting. We will learn art using the seven days of creation as our guide -- from light to the crown of God's creation, man!
Transfer Paper Painting Class (12 weeks) Mrs. Ami Ross
This class is for all levels of creativity/ability. We will be creating "paintings" using a fun technique that involves transfer paper, black canvas, acrylic paint and collage (optional). The technique will help you turn your favorite subject matter into a fantastic piece of art you will be proud of!

Surplus Sharpie Magic Class (12 weeks) Mrs. Ami Ross
Have you ever wanted to take a sharpie to your favorite pair of jeans? How about to an old army jacket, backpack or duffle bag? This is the class for you! We will learn simple drawing techniques that will help make your stuff look awesome. There will be a small fee for this class if you want to order a piece of army surplus to work on. (Approximately $10).
Mid-century Advertisement and Art Mrs. Ami Ross
Do you love weird old posters from the 1940s-1960s? This is the class for you! We will learn about some mid-century graphic artists and how they created fresh designs for books, advertising, etc. We will try our hand at mid-century design using painting and drawing and anything else we can work into the classroom. We will plan out specific projects and produce cool vintage/retro posters you can hang in your room!
Sketch Book Class (12 weeks) Mrs. Ami Ross
This class is for serious artists who want to practice the discipline of keeping a sketchbook. We will draw each week in class and have weekly assignments that require you to actively keep you sketchbook in process. We will learn about creative people who practice this discipline and look at their journals for inspiration. You will have an awesome sketchbook full of magic by the end of the 12 weeks. This is a great class for people who are very artistic or want to improve their art skills.
Public Speaking (12 weeks) Dr. Paul McCracken
This class will begin with the principles of public speaking as they developed over time. Most of the term will be spent preparing and presenting brief individual monologues. A student who does not wish to present regularly should probably not choose this elective. However, a student who is not comfortable speaking in public but would like to gain confidence in this regard should find this class to be very helpful. Although most of our work will be based on speaking to a group, we will also include information on other forms of public speaking such as a job interview.
Directing ( 12 weeks) Dr. Paul McCracken
This class will be very “hands-on”. After a brief time of learning the principles and various techniques of directing a show, the class will become a workshop. Students will choose a scene from a play, television show, or movie. They will conduct an audition for their scene with all students in the class auditioning for each other. The students will then select their cast, conduct their rehearsals, and prepare their scene for public presentation. All students will be expected to act in other students’ scenes.

The World of the Bible (12 weeks) Dr. Paul McCracken
This class will increase a student’s understanding of the world in which the events in the Bible took place. These events did not happen in a vacuum. The land of Palestine was a vital link in controlling trade routes and empires for centuries. Students will learn how the events depicted in the scriptures fit in with the overall sweep of history and how the people of Israel interacted with the many nations that surrounded them over the years. The study will consider the period from the Intermediate Bronze Age through the Roman Period. Students will also learn how a better understanding of Middle Eastern culture allows a greater understanding of events and teaching in the Bible.
The Final Days of Jesus’ Ministry (12 weeks) Dr. Paul McCracken
Most of Jesus’ ministry took place in the Galilee but the culmination of his ministry took place in the last days and weeks leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection in Jerusalem. This class will examine these events in the light of the historical, cultural, and political background of first century Jerusalem. Jesus’ trial will be examined in light of Jewish legal practices of the time. The relationship between the Roman authorities and the Jerusalem authorities will also be considered.
Jesus’ burial and resurrection will be more clearly understood as students learn about Jewish burial practices in the first century. This class will give the students a better understanding of these world-changing events and a deeper appreciation of the gospel accounts.
Vocal Ensemble Mrs. Kim Jones
A fun and lively way to experience this year's time period, Vocal Ensemble will explore and learn vocal arrangements by various composers of the Medieval Period. (Other styles will be included as well, depending on the class.) We will apply theory, sight-singing, vocal techniques, and prepare to perform these beautiful pieces at the end of the elective.
Students should have some basic experience in reading and expressing music. Auditions required.
Praise and Worship Band Mrs. Kim Jones
A wonderful way for students to learn how to worship our Lord in Spirit and in truth! Opportunities are available for both instrumentalists and vocalists to study contemporary praise and worship/gospel music and together learn to lead others into God's presence. The Praise Band usually presents for our Open
House and end-of-the-year programs, as well as outside opportunities. (Audition required)
Beginning Piano Mrs. Kim Jones
If you've always wanted to play piano, or need a refresher-- here's your opportunity! Learn the basics of how to play one of the most beloved instruments, and have fun doing it! More details given as the makeup of the class is determined. (It is preferred that students have a place/instrument to practice on apart from class.)

Beginning Guitar Mr. Zachary Sullivan
Students will need to provide their own guitar to class. Both acoustic and/or electric guitars will be allowed in this class.
“A Journey Through the Psalms” – 12 week class Mrs. Belinda Bunt
This class is open to all students of all art forms (not just music)! We will study the book of Psalms and its writers as well as the different art forms of how the Psalms have been interpreted in history using music, art & drama. The students will be given the opportunity to use their individual talents to interpret a Psalm of their choice.
Ancient Period Composition – 12 week class Mrs. Belinda Bunt
This class will study Ancient period compositions and explore the development of music from the beginning. We will experiment with neumes and the development of chant in the church as well as the songs of the Troubadours. The class will then be allowed the freedom of creating their own compositions to be performed in Open House.
Improvisation I Mr. Tanner McCracken
Students will learn the basics of performance improvisation, including agreement, characterization, scene work, and game structure.
Improvisation II Mr. Tanner McCracken
Students will build on the techniques learned in Improv 1 to explore long-form, free-form, and musical improv.
Puppetry Mr. Tanner McCracken
Students will learn the basics of performing with simple puppets.
Clay (12 weeks- 2 nd Term only) Mrs. Carolyn Wass
Students will be molding their own clay projects with instruction from the teacher. There is a kiln fee charge per student that will be posted later for the
use of the teachers kiln. It is recommended the students wear an art shirt or some type of old t-shirt or art apron when working with the clay.

Beg. Ballroom Class (12 weeks) Miss Victoria Boyce
This is a class where I am going to be teaching the first two to three steps of the different Ballroom dances, such as Waltz, Mambo, Tango, Cha-Cha, Single Step
Swing, Rumba, Line Dances, Foxtrot, and the Charleston. This will be a class where we have a lot of fun and just explore the beginning of the classic ballroom dances.
Intermediate Ballroom Class (12 weeks) Miss Victoria Boyce
This is a class for all the students that take my Beginning Ballroom Class or have taken classes elsewhere. In this class we will be exploring harder moves and full step patterns (which is simply several steps put together). We might even get into some lifts and dips in this class.
Period Dances Classes (12 weeks) Miss Victoria Boyce
In this class we will be learning about all the different dances done in the Ancient-
Medieval time period. We will learn about everything from ancient ceremonial dances to social medieval dances. This will just be a fun time where we study old dance and play around with some of the fun ones. This is sure to be fun and entertaining, but still educational.

Class Electives Form
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Please indicate your 1 st and 2 nd choices for the First and Second term electives below:
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Second Term
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