A deep dive into cinematic lighting, from the physics of light and 3-point setups to professional styles like Rembrandt and Butterfly lighting, including a hands-on assessment.

A high-energy culinary challenge where students use mystery Easter-themed ingredients to create unique dishes, focusing on creativity, flavor, and presentation.

A creative project where students research and present the magic of Broadway. Students can choose a specific musical, a legendary composer, or a famous performer to showcase on an informational poster.

A comprehensive introduction to the physiological and technical aspects of singing, covering vocal anatomy, breath support, vocal registers, and resonance.

A comprehensive lesson for high school digital art students exploring the principles of visual balance, including symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial, and crystallographic types. Students will analyze visual weight and apply these concepts to digital compositions.

High school and undergraduate students bridge the gap between digital image manipulation and traditional painting by analyzing how software filters alter color theory and recreating these effects on canvas.

A comprehensive introduction to reading standard musical notation on the guitar, specifically targeting open strings and the first position notes for high school beginners.

The final mission: applying all previous skills to brand-new musical scores. Students learn the "STARS" sight-reading method to analyze and play a piece perfectly on the first try.

Tackling tied notes, dotted rhythms, and basic syncopation. Students learn how to maintain a steady beat while reading complex rhythmic variations.

Learning to read music by the distance between notes (steps vs. leaps) rather than just note names. This lesson builds speed and accuracy for fluent reading.

Navigating the score with repeats, 1st and 2nd endings, and navigation markings like D.C. al Fine and D.S. al Coda. Students build a "roadmap" of the music before playing.

Focusing on the symbols that change the "how" of playing, including dynamics (p, f, mf) and articulations (staccato, accent, tenuto). Students learn to read the character of the music, not just the notes.

Exploring the difference between 4/4, 3/4, and 2/4 time signatures. Students will practice feeling the strong beats and identifying how measures are divided in different meters.

Mastering the "code" of sharps and flats at the beginning of the staff. Students learn to apply key signatures to every note in a phrase and recognize common band keys like Bb and Eb.

Students will learn to identify and play notes that extend above and below the standard five-line staff using ledger lines. The session focuses on the logical extension of the musical alphabet into "The Great Beyond."

A counselor-led artistic expression session where teenagers create faux stained glass using simple materials. The activity focuses on mindfulness, color theory, and personal expression through light and color.

A performance-based task where students adapt and perform scenes from Macbeth. It includes specific scaffolds and assessment tools designed for WIDA Level 2-3 ELLs to demonstrate growth in speaking and listening.

A lesson exploring the intersection of digital manipulation and traditional painting. Students analyze how digital filters affect color theory, light, and saturation, then recreate a digitally altered image on canvas.

This lesson explores the psychological impact of colors and how they influence human emotion and perception in art and design.

A comprehensive lesson on music tempo covering Italian terminology, metronome markings, and practical application to musical scores. Students will learn to identify and apply various speeds to music.

A comprehensive guide to understanding and applying musical tempo, covering Italian terminology, BPM, and metronome markings.

A 40-minute intensive session for high school band students focusing on efficient sight-reading strategies, featuring a video viewing guide and structured reflection to improve first-read performance.

A comprehensive set of technical drawing templates and reference guides for theatrical set design. This lesson focuses on the proscenium stage and fly system, providing students with the professional tools needed to create ground plans and elevations.

A lesson focused on using the dramatic technique of tableau to explore pivotal moments and emotional themes in Alan Gratz's 'Refugee'. Students will learn the five elements of tableau and work in groups to create living pictures of the three main characters' journeys.

A 25-minute intensive lesson for film and photo students covering copyright law, music licensing for festivals, public domain via Steamboat Willie, and personal portfolio protection.

A comprehensive analysis of the 1963 film 'Charade', focusing on its unique blend of genres, the 'unreliable ally' motif, and the symbolic use of fashion and color. Students will explore how the film subverts noir and romantic comedy tropes while investigating the fluid nature of identity.

A deep dive into the 1963 film Charade, exploring its unique blend of romantic comedy and suspense, the fluidity of identity, and the use of visual metaphors. Students analyze genre conventions, irony, and symbolism through a cinematic lens.

A comprehensive culminating research project where students explore a specific theatre style or 'ism'. Students produce a research-heavy Dramaturgy Portfolio, a Creative Design Pitch Deck, and a final Presentation with a visual aid.

A visual-guessing game lesson where students identify famous artworks based on close-up details of hands. This lesson focuses on observation skills and art history recognition.

Students explore the power of hands as tools for emotional storytelling in art history, then create their own expressive 3D plaster hands that communicate a specific narrative or emotion through form and surface drawing.

A deep dive into the 1963 film Charade, exploring its unique blend of suspense and comedy, its complex treatment of identity, and the evolving power dynamics between its lead characters. Students will analyze cinematography, genre conventions, and gender roles through exemplar texts and guided organizers.

A comprehensive exploration of the 1960s thriller 'Charade', focusing on the intersection of genre conventions, character deception, and cinematic visual motifs. Students will analyze how the film balances suspense and romance through its visual language and shifting character identities.

A project-based lesson where students create a 30-second kindness PSA, focusing on the technical mastery of camera angles, the rule of thirds, and professional delivery standards.

An exploration of Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed, covering its historical roots in Brazil, key techniques like Forum and Image Theatre, and its ongoing role in global social justice movements.

Mastering Forum Theatre, the role of the Joker, and applying these techniques to solve real-world social problems.