Design Thinking

(taught by Shami Bery)

FROM THE COURSE CATALOG: Design thinking is a set of processes and principles that designers, businesses, corporations and artists all use to develop their ideas. In this course, you will learn the foundational principles of design thinking and will apply that knowledge to design solutions, products, structures and systems. We will combine digital fabrication with design thinking by utilizing the Makerspace technologies (which include a 3D printer, laser cutter, vinyl cutter and heat press). Students will engage with a series of themed design challenges, ranging from re-creating famous structures from history to developing solutions to daily challenges here at Brooks. Finally, you will work in teams to leverage your experience with the design thinking process and technical knowledge to develop and produce a capstone design project. If you consider yourself creatively inclined, interested in how ideas become reality, or want to experience what it feels like to produce, innovate, or invent something from scratch, this course is for you!

“Design Thinking” began as a Winter Term course two years ago. This year, the school offered it during the academic year. Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, the class will be offered within the science curriculum.

2D Studio Art

(taught by Babs Wheelden)

FROM THE COURSE CATALOG: Students work with a variety of media to explore processes, concepts and ideas to create drawings, paintings and collages. Students come away with a basic understanding of the principles and elements of art through the process of portraiture, still life, figure work, landscape, color theory and abstraction. Cultural art history and perspectives are shared in the bodies of the lessons.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TRIP TO ITALY!

Brooks alums Nic and Whitney Romoser Savignano ’87, who own the Italian inn, farm and vineyard Tenuta Santo Pietro along with Nic’s brother, Giuseppe, are offering a wonderful opportunity to travel to Tuscany this fall. A six-day, all-inclusive getaway will be filled with excursions, culinary classes and wine tastings while staying at the estate. The Savignanos will donate 10 percent of the trip’s proceeds back to the Brooks Fund. Interested in being a part of our 15-person group and available October 29 to November 4, 2023? Reach out to Director of Institutional Advancement Gage Dobbins at gdobbins@brooksschool.org for more details.