A hands-on activity where students learn to decode and encode Shakespearean language by writing secret messages or insults, then swapping them with peers to translate.

Final review and assessment to evaluate student mastery of photographic principles and vocabulary.

A deep dive into different lens types, depth of field, white balance, and professional photographic styles.

Explores the artistic side of photography through composition principles like the Rule of Thirds, leading lines, and framing.

An introduction to the fundamental physics of photography, focusing on light, the exposure triangle (Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO), and how cameras measure light.

An advanced analysis of fairytale folklore that explores the socio-cultural evolution of classic tales and analyzes their deconstruction in Stephen Sondheim's 'Into the Woods'. Students evaluate themes of communal accountability and the moral ambiguity of 'Happily Ever After'.

A rigorous exploration of fin-de-siècle literature and post-modern intertextuality. Students analyze the literary origins of Victorian icons in 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' and evaluate the socio-cultural shifts in their cinematic adaptation.

A lesson focused on analyzing the performance choices and narrative motivations of characters in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Students explore how physicality, voice, and tactics define iconic cinematic figures.

A foundational lesson on theater terminology focusing on how actors use their voice, body, and script analysis to create compelling characters.

A 3-period design project where students create a 13"x19" 'About Me' poster using Adobe Creative Cloud. Students explore their personal brand through goals, hobbies, and artistic influences.

A technical yet creative introduction to light metering using the Nikon D7500 and Sekonic Flashmate L-308X-U. Students will learn to balance the exposure triangle and achieve consistent lighting results.