PREP & COLLEGIATE EIGHTH & NINTH PERIOD COURSES Film Production (9-12) (VMA/PA) (Eighth and Ninth Periods) This course will bring together performers from the Performing Arts Department and filmmakers from the Visual and Media Arts Department to create and complete one to two narrative short films as a class. Over the course of the school year, students will work through every stage of the filmmaking process: ideation, pitching, treatment writing, screenwriting, storyboarding, rehearsing, production management, set and costume design, cinematography, sound design, acting/performance, editing, and film scoring. Various filmmaking workshops will be held monthly to help the students grow in the craft of professional filmmaking. Performers and filmmakers will work together and separately during various stages of the production. The performers will receive instruction in the techniques of acting on camera, as well as audition techniques and preparation, and the creation of an acting reel. Students will also have two off campus special filming days during a Saturday or Sunday to advance their films and elevate the film’s production value with real locations. At the end of the year students will exhibit their films on the big screen at the Media Arts & Film Labs Showcase, which will include other media arts programming, awards, guest speakers, and more!
Food Science (10-12) How Baking Works: The Math and Science of Dessert (Fall) Although the process of baking might seem mysterious, there are important scientific and mathematical principles that underlie the sweet treats that come out of the oven. With the right ingredients, techniques, and heat at your fingertips, you can make an infinite number of different baked goods. This course will explore the math and science behind the decisions a baker makes from beginning to end. Some of the questions we will explore include: Why baking soda versus baking powder, or even sometimes both? What happens as bread is kneaded, and is kneading always necessary? Why does chocolate need to be heated and cooled so precisely in order for it to set with a sheen and snap? From writing and analyzing recipes expressed in baker’s percentages to identifying the physical and chemical changes taking place in the oven, students will do hands-on work in the kitchen to discover how baking works.
Interdisciplinary Studio 1, 2, 3 (Eighth and Ninth Periods) Corequisites: Any Visual and Media Arts class; participation in only one Windward team sport season. NOTE: This course is NOT available to students enrolled in AP Studio Art. This course is designed for passionate and independently-minded visual art students who wish to explore their creativity and ideas in a completely self-directed manner. Students set goals and propose individually designed projects in any media of their choosing in order to push their artistic practice in challenging directions. Students enrolled in this class must be highly motivated and self-disciplined. The teacher will guide students through mature, creative processes by setting deadlines, assigning exercises, and providing feedback regarding ideas, planning, technical skills, and execution. The resulting works may be used for portfolio application to art schools and competitive summer programs, as well as contests and exhibition opportunities outside of school. This course may not be used to complete assignments for concurrent art classes at Windward.
Hydroponic Gardening: (Spring) Hydroponic gardening is a method used to grow plants without soil. Throughout this course, students will maintain their own hydroponic setup to grow lettuce from seeds, learn about the relevant biology and chemistry concepts, and learn how to code an Arduino pH sensor to monitor the conditions. This is largely a project-based course, but students will also choose to research the environmental, social, or economic impacts of hydroponic gardening. Prior experience is not necessary, only a commitment to learn and do!
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