Freshmen Art Preferences

Media Literacy

• Learn how to analyze popular movies, memes, and Super Bowl Ads
• Evaluate the pros and cons of social media and screen time.
• Understand the influence of "fake news" and disinformation
• Create some of your own media expressions

Visual Art

• Explore various art techniques and mediums, such as drawing, painting, collage and more
• Learn about historical and contemporary artists and their creative process

Art + 2D Design

• Explore the foundations of design through digital drawing, digital photography and image manipulation
• Use both traditional and digital mediums to create thoughtful and unique images 

Choir

• Sing in harmony with your classmates
• Learn basics of music literacy
• Perform in concerts throughout the semester

Band

• Play in an instrumental ensemble with fellow freshman
• Learn basics of music literacy and improvisation
• Perform in concerts throughout the semester
• Students must already be able to play an instrument

Popular Music in America

• This music appreciation course studies music from 1900 – the current era
• Learn the history of American popular music – from the blues and jazz, to rock and roll, to hip hop and modern pop

Acting

• Learn and discover how to create an original character.
• Master the art of using your voice and body to create impactful moments on stage.
• Understand and practice different styles of acting from comedy to drama.
• Play some fun and enriching theater games opening your natural performance skills.

Theatre and Communication

• Learn and discover how theatre and entertainment  connect people and communities together.
• Master the art of public speaking and communication.
• Learn how to connect with an audience.
• Play some fun and enriching theater games enhancing your natural communication skills.