YOUR SUMMER OF EXPLORATION –ELECTIVE COURSES

DISCOVER NEW SUBJECTS YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY, OR PRACTICE ACTIVITIES YOU ALREADY ENJOY! ELECTIVES MEET FOR 50 MINUTES EACH DAY, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AND STUDENTS CHOOSE ONE ELECTIVE PER SESSION.

CREATIVE ART: AN ADVENTURE FOR BUDDING ARTISTS

Explore and discover fundamental drawing, sketching, and painting techniques. You will learn the nature of line, space, color, composition, and form using a variety of mediums including charcoal, pen, ink, pastels, and paint. This elective features studio work and outdoor sketching across TASIS England’s sprawling private campus.

GRAPHIC DESIGN: THE ILLUSTRATOR WITHIN

Bring your art into the digital world! In this class you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to use computer technology to design and manipulate drawings, photographic media, and other graphic projects. The course will provide an introduction to the principles and techniques of graphic design using the latest computer technology and software. Topics covered will include page layout design, logos, vector-based illustration, and photographic manipulation. Programs used will include Adobe Photoshop.

THE INFLUENCER: INTRO TO BLOGS AND VLOGS

Blogging, Vlogging, and Influencing, Oh My! Whether to share your passion or sell a product, the ability to create a blog or vlog can put you ahead of your peers as you look to bring your ideas to the masses. In this “How To” course, students will be introduced to blogging and vlogging as a social media platform, business resource, and writing outlet. Topics covered will include introduction to blogs/vlogs, page layout, creative and investigative writing, SEO with Google Analytics, link usage, and online marketing and market research.