Interior Design
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Photography
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- (Online Name): C&EA: Photography (A)- Photography Basics
- (Program Project Description): Get to know your camera; Practice keeping camera steady and level; Practice taking photos, noticing natural light; Notice shadows and their potential in photography; Practice using natural light from several different directions; Practice using flash for fill, solving red-eye problems; Evaluate background, middle-ground, and foreground when taking photos; Practice filling the frame with the subject; Practice eliminating background clutter in photos; Practice using different viewpoints and perspectives in photos; Compose creative, unusual photos; Compose variety of selfies; Take photos of people, places, and things; Sequence photos to tell a story; Create black and white photos; Evaluate photos using critical thinking; Get to know your camera's capabilities using zoom; Practice using different lens filters; Practice using light to portray a specific mood; Practice taking photos of reflections; Practice taking photos without the flash feature on your camera; Practice using the Rule of Thirds and the Rules of the Golden Triangle and the Golden Rectangle; Practice taking photos from different points of view/perspectives; Practice creating photos with interesting negative spaces; Practice capturing unposed, candid shots of a subject or event; Practice taking photos of "bits and pieces" of ordinary objects to create a work of art; Practice using a camera to create a panorama; Use color to create photos that are cool warm, monochromatic, contrasting, and/or complementary; Practice taking photos with a specific purpose in mind to teach, instruct, or sell a product or service; Evaluate photos that represent body of work; Get to know your camera's capabilities using the mode dial; Practice capturing a focal point understanding how camera equipment and depth of field effects the photo; Practice taking photos in low-light situations; Practice taking photos that help you get the correct exposure; Practice taking silhouettes; Practice composing photos that include geometric shapes and interesting framing; Practice composing photos that break photography "rules"; Practice taking still-life photos; practice capturing portraits showing a person's character and personality; Practice taking photos of interesting shapes, patterns, and textures; Practice capturing photos where the subject is in motion; Practice taking photos that are outside the normal limits: astrophotography, underwater, infrared; Practice creating creative joiners; Evaluate photos that represent body of work
- (Knowledge Level): Beginner (A)
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- (Knowledge Level): Intermediate (B)
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- (Knowledge Level): Advanced (C)
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Photography
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Textile, Quilts & Apparel
- Program Projects
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- (Program Project Description): Understand the basic of sewing; Understand textiles through science experiments; Learn about how textiles are engineered into garments; Build upon the sewing basics learned in STEAM 1; Focus on advanced engineering techniques; Learn about finishing touches and style to garments; Learn the basics on how to build a business; Learn new technological options available in sewing; Discover the science behind textiles and fabrics; Learn about complex patterns and difficult fabrics; Market garments as a business; Learn design basics; Create embellishments and treatments; Learn about the art of clothing construction; Learn about design elements, design principles, and applications; Construct a quilt from start to finish; Explore quilt science applications in other media; Learn about types of yarn and yarn weights; Develop basic to advanced knitting skills; Combine knitting with garment making; Knit with double-pointed needles; Learn basic to advanced crochet stitches; Select yarn/thread for crocheting; Learn about blocking and changing colors; Design a new stitch or pattern; Work with other media such as leather, wood and beads
- (Knowledge Level): Beginner (A)
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- (Knowledge Level): Intermediate (B)
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- (Knowledge Level): Advanced (C)
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Textile, Quilts & Apparel
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Home Design & Restoration
- Program Projects
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- (Program Project Description): Apply color and design principles using different materials to make and display objects for your home; Develop original designs; Plan a comfortable, clean, attractive home; Make connections between visual arts and other disciplines; Explore ways to make your house more green; Learn new painting techniques; Design or select furniture, fabric, and storage items for your room; Accessorize a room-design or select unique items such as wall art, wall arrangements, or lamps; Recognize factors that make antiques valuable; Refurbish and restore heirloom or heritage furnishings and accessories; Preserve family heirlooms
- (Knowledge Level): Beginner (A)
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- (Knowledge Level): Intermediate (B)
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- (Knowledge Level): Advanced (C)
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Home Design & Restoration
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Visual Arts
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- (Program Project Description): Practice drawing, fiber arts, and sculpting; Develop artistic talents and skills; Understand the visual arts in relation to history and culture; Learn painting, printing, and graphic design techniques; Make connections between visual arts and other disciplines; create original artwork; practice using design elements and principles; explore and experiment with various mediums and techniques; practice self-expression; learn to communicate a personal voice through artwork
- (Knowledge Level): Beginner (A)
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- (Knowledge Level): Intermediate (B)
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- (Knowledge Level): Advanced (C)
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Visual Arts
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- Knowledge Levels