Mini-Course catalogue, March 2015

Enrichment Mini Course
Course Description
2015
Hosted at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), College of the North Atlantic
(CNA), Marine Institute (MI) and District School (DS).
MINI COURSE PROGRAM
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Course Title
Instructor
Date
Site
Description
1.
Trumpets, lasers,
rainbows and Why
the Sky is Blue!!
Dr. Michael
Morrow, Rick
Goulding and
Ania Harlick
April 28 &
29, 2015
MUN
2.
Introduction to
Animal Psychology
Linda
Gaborka
April 28 &
29, 2015
MUN
3.
A Taste for
Chemistry
Dr.
Christopher
Flynn
April 28 &
29, 2015
MUN
Why does a trumpet sound different from a
truck? Where do the colours in a rainbow
come from? How does a laser differ from a
flashlight and what is a hologram anyway? In
this mini-course, we will talk about sound
waves and light waves, do experiments with
lasers, lenses and speakers, measure the speed
of sound, and learn to look at the sky in a
different way.
Maximum 12 students
How do rats find their way in a new
environment? How do wolves know whether
other group members want to play or fight?
How do Siamese fighting fish know which
rivals they can defeat? How do ducks choose
and keep their mates? We will observe
animals and do experiments to increase our
understanding of these and other questions, as
well as discuss some of the underlying brain
mechanisms. There will be at least one field
trip outside so students must come prepared
with proper outdoor gear (coat, hat, gloves,
boots).
Maximum 8 students
The first day students will make 3 or 4 highly
colored chemical compounds and collect their
crystals. The second day will be an
introduction to some organic chemistry
techniques including chromatography and
distillation concluding with a special
chemistry magic show! For safety lab coats
and goggles will be provided however
students need to have their legs and feet fully
covered, we suggest jeans and sneakers.
Maximum 15 students
4.
Introduction to
Basics of Chemical
Engineering
Zaman Sajid
May 11 &
12, 2015
MUN
5.
Introduction of
Matrices in
Mathematics
Munanza
Younas
May 12 &
13, 2015
MUN
6.
Aquaculture Sustainable Food
Production
Cyr Couturier
& Tracy
Granter
May 14 &
15, 2015
Marine
Institute
7.
Earth’s Story
Sharon
Deemer
April 23 &
24, 2015
MUN
8.
Introduction to Food
Systems
Emily Doyle
& Sarah
Ferber
May 13 &
14, 2015
MUN
Chemical engineering finds it wide
applications in different areas. This short
course would introduce students with
applications of Chemical engineering in their
daily life. Students would find this course
much interesting when they would be able to
see practical applications of Chemical
engineering in their lives. Course would
include manufacturing of soap, table salt,
paper, paints, phenomena of different colors in
paints, water purification, milk testing,
fertilizer and biofuels.
Maximum 12 students
Grade 9 Students Only
Students would know what are matrices,
scalar multiplication, addition, subtraction,
order of matrices, types of matrices such as
scalar, rectangular, identity, inverse, singular,
non-singular, upper triangular, lower
triangular, rows and columns in a matrix,
cross multiplication rule in matrices, unknown
variable using inverse method and
applications of matrices
Maximum 12 students
Aquaculture is the fastest growing sustainable
food production sector in the world. Students
will be exposed to the exciting world of
sustainable aquaculture through a mixture of
practical seminars, labs and tours of the
Fisheries and Marine Institute & the Ocean
Sciences Centre in Logy Bay. Students will
handle a variety of fish and shellfish species in
our aquaculture facilities and become familiar
with the various research, development and
production activities taking place in the
province, Canada and across the globe!
Maximum 12 students
Earth has experienced an amazing history of
interaction between its solid surface,
volcanism from the deep interior, the
atmosphere, other bodies in the solar system
and the life that has managed to thrive through
radical changes in conditions. This session
will highlight the most important events with
samples of type rocks and fossils or fossil
reproductions available for viewing.
Maximum 15 students
The course will introduce students to the
concept of the food system using the
‘Nourish’curriculum
(http://www.nourishlife.org/teach/curriculum/)
which includes forming an understanding of
9.
How We Perceive the
World (Psychology)
Meghan
Collett
April 21 &
22, 2015
MUN
10.
Understanding
Mental Health and
Mental Illness
(Psychology)
Melody
Sorenson
April 27 &
28, 2015
MUN
11.
Marine Biology
Captain Jan
Negrijn
May 27 &
28, 2015
MI
(Holyroo
d)
Coastal
Connections
12.
Two Days in Russia
Dr. J. Stuart
Durrant
(Honorary
Consul for the
Russian
Federation)
Coastal
Connecti
ons
Site
April 27 &
28, 2015
MUN
the intricate web of relationships and
processes that combine to bring our food to
the table. We will highlight features of the
environmental, health, political and economic
components of the NL food system and
engage in hands-on activities, such as making
a local food snack and going for a walking
local food tour. The sessions will be
interactive, inspirational and educational.
Maximum 24 Students
Ever wonder how visual illusions work? Or
why we find sad music so sad? In this mini
course, we will look at how we perceive
different aspects of our world. Through group
activities and experiments we will discover
what lies behind everything from colour
perception to social perception.
Maximum 12 Students
Student participants will be introduced to the
concept of mental health – what it means to
experience good mental health and what
happens when we develop a mental illness.
Specific illnesses will be touched on, but the
focus will be on improving mental health and
stigma reductions.
Maximum 24 Students
Come and experience the world of Marine
Biology through a combination of boat cruises
and beach hikes.
You will:
Learn how to steer a boat and do some basic
navigation
Use a plankton net and microscopes to
investigate the smallest plants and animals in
the ocean
Haul up crab and lobster pots
Fly a remotely operated vehicle ROV to
explore life under the waves
Explore the shallow shoreline with waders and
underwater looking glasses and much more,
All in an action packed two days of fun and
discovery
.Maximum 24 Students
Discover another world in two days- learn to
read Russian, acquire the basics about a
“different” but very easy and logical foreign
language, gain insights into a fascinating
culture and intriguing but baffling history.
This structured mini-course includes MUN
students’ own videos, Russian movies,
souvenirs, music, food, pen pal addresses,
internet links. Consider the benefits of
knowing Russian if you want to be a diplomat,
journalist, scientist, or work in international
business. Because of the changes since
“perestroika”, Russia, the largest country in
the world is more open to you than ever!
Maximum 12 students
13.
Two Days in Russia
Dr. J. Stuart
Durrant
April 30 &
May 1, 2015
MUN
May 4 & 5,
2015
MUN
(Honorary
Consul for the
Russian
Federation)
14.
Two Days in Russia
Dr. J. Stuart
Durrant
(Honorary
Consul for the
Russian
Federation)
15.
Japanese Language
and Culture
Nami Ohara
April 20 &
21, 2015
MUN
16.
Japanese Language
and Culture
Nami Ohara
April 23 &
24, 2015
MUN
Discover another world in two days- learn to
read Russian, acquire the basics about a
“different” but very easy and logical foreign
language, gain insights into a fascinating
culture and intriguing but baffling history.
This structured mini-course includes MUN
students’ own videos, Russian movies,
souvenirs, music, food, pen pal addresses,
internet links. Consider the benefits of
knowing Russian if you want to be a diplomat,
journalist, scientist, or work in international
business. Because of the changes since
“perestroika”, Russia, the largest country in
the world is more open to you than ever!
Maximum 12 students
Discover another world in two days- learn to
read Russian, acquire the basics about a
“different” but very easy and logical foreign
language, gain insights into a fascinating
culture and intriguing but baffling history.
This structured mini-course includes MUN
students’ own videos, Russian movies,
souvenirs, music, food, pen pal addresses,
internet links. Consider the benefits of
knowing Russian if you want to be a diplomat,
journalist, scientist, or work in international
business. Because of the changes since
“perestroika”, Russia, the largest country in
the world is more open to you than ever!
Maximum 12 students
This course is intended to give beginners a
basic knowledge of understanding,
communication and culture of Japan through a
variety of activities.
Course Objectives:
(1) Learn basic Japanese using culturally
oriented activities such as origami or cultural
games.
(2) Develop an ear for Japanese sounds and
learn pronunciation basics.
(3) Learn to read both Japanese syllabic letters
(Hiragana and Katakana)
(4) Understand and use common Japanese
expressions.
(5) Learn some basic Kanji characters
Maximum 12 students
This course is intended to give beginners a
basic knowledge of understanding,
communication and culture of Japan through a
variety of activities.
Course Objectives:
(1) Learn basic Japanese using culturally
17.
Japanese Language
and Culture
Nami Ohara
April 27 &
28, 2015
MUN
18.
Japanese Language
and Culture
Nami Ohara
April 30 &
May 1, 2015
MUN
19.
Japanese Language
and Culture
Nami Ohara
May 4 & 5,
2015
MUN
oriented activities such as origami or cultural
games.
(2) Develop an ear for Japanese sounds and
learn pronunciation basics.
(3) Learn to read both Japanese syllabic letters
(Hiragana and Katakana)
(4) Understand and use common Japanese
expressions.
(5) Learn some basic Kanji characters
Maximum 12 students
This course is intended to give beginners a
basic knowledge of understanding,
communication and culture of Japan through a
variety of activities.
Course Objectives:
(1) Learn basic Japanese using culturally
oriented activities such as origami or cultural
games.
(2) Develop an ear for Japanese sounds and
learn pronunciation basics.
(3) Learn to read both Japanese syllabic letters
(Hiragana and Katakana)
(4) Understand and use common Japanese
expressions.
(5) Learn some basic Kanji characters
Maximum 12 students
This course is intended to give beginners a
basic knowledge of understanding,
communication and culture of Japan through a
variety of activities.
Course Objectives:
(1) Learn basic Japanese using culturally
oriented activities such as origami or cultural
games.
(2) Develop an ear for Japanese sounds and
learn pronunciation basics.
(3) Learn to read both Japanese syllabic letters
(Hiragana and Katakana)
(4) Understand and use common Japanese
expressions.
(5) Learn some basic Kanji characters
Maximum 12 students
This course is intended to give beginners a
basic knowledge of understanding,
communication and culture of Japan through a
variety of activities.
Course Objectives:
(1) Learn basic Japanese using culturally
oriented activities such as origami or cultural
games.
(2) Develop an ear for Japanese sounds and
learn pronunciation basics.
(3) Learn to read both Japanese syllabic letters
(Hiragana and Katakana)
(4) Understand and use common Japanese
expressions.
20.
Japanese Language
and Culture
Nami Ohara
May 7 & 8,
2015
MUN
21.
Chinese Language
and Culture
Yaying Tu
May 12
&13, 2015
MUN
22.
Chinese Language
and Culture
Yaying Tu
May 14
&15, 2015
MUN
23.
A Journey Through
400 Years of
Classical Music
Amy Dalziel
& Yaying Tu
April 20 &
21, 2015
MUN
24.
A Journey Through
400 Years of
Classical Music
Amy Dalziel
& Yaying Tu
April 23 &
24, 2015
MUN
(5) Learn some basic Kanji characters
Maximum 12 students
This course is intended to give beginners a
basic knowledge of understanding,
communication and culture of Japan through a
variety of activities.
Course Objectives:
(1) Learn basic Japanese using culturally
oriented activities such as origami or cultural
games.
(2) Develop an ear for Japanese sounds and
learn pronunciation basics.
(3) Learn to read both Japanese syllabic letters
(Hiragana and Katakana)
(4) Understand and use common Japanese
expressions.
(5) Learn some basic Kanji characters
Maximum 12 students
Students will gain a basic knowledge and
understanding of Chinese culture and
language through films and activities. The
participants will learn how to speak Chinese in
four different tones as well as learn how to
write Chinese characters. You will learn
about life in modern Chinese cities but you
will also explore traditional Chinese elements.
Finally, the mini course will look at a typical
Chinese junior high student’s day.
Maximum 12 students
Students will gain a basic knowledge and
understanding of Chinese culture and
language through films and activities. The
participants will learn how to speak Chinese in
four different tones as well as learn how to
write Chinese characters. You will learn
about life in modern Chinese cities but you
will also explore traditional Chinese elements.
Finally, the mini course will look at a typical
Chinese junior high student’s day.
Maximum 12 students
This two day course presents an exciting
musical journey that spans over 400 years of
history, including the Baroque, Classical,
Romantic and Modern eras. We will explore
the various characteristics od each era through
lectures, stories, short movies and activities.
In addition, students will further explore the
various composers and repertoire of these time
periods through basic group activities at the
keyboard.
Maximum 24 students
This two day course presents an exciting
musical journey that spans over 400 years of
history, including the Baroque, Classical,
Romantic and Modern eras. We will explore
the various characteristics od each era through
25.
Much Ado about
Shakespeare
Carolyn
Colbert
April 23 &
24, 2015
MUN
Carolyn
Colbert
April 30 &
May 1, 2015
MUN
Acting Course
26.
Much Ado about
Shakespeare
Acting Course
27.
Geographic
Information
Systems(GIS) and
Remote Sensing
Arpik
Hakobyan &
David Mercer
May 26 &
27, 2015
MUN
28.
Electrical
Engineering – The
Basics
Arpik
Hakobyan
May 28 &
29, 2015
MUN
29.
Crossroads of the
World: Aviation in
Newfoundland and
Labrador
Lisa M. Daly
April 21 &
22, 2015
MUN
lectures, stories, short movies and activities.
In addition, students will further explore the
various composers and repertoire of these time
periods through basic group activities at the
keyboard.
Maximum 24 students
"All the world's a stage." Fight duels, perform
magic, or plan revenge. Learn about the
Shakespearean theatre, "the wooden O," and
find out if Shakespeare wore tights! Become
an actor or a director for two days.
Perform scenes from your choice of
Shakespeare's plays and produce appropriate
costumes and sets.
Maximum 24 students
"All the world's a stage." Fight duels, perform
magic, or plan revenge. Learn about the
Shakespearean theatre, "the wooden O," and
find out if Shakespeare wore tights! Become
an actor or a director for two days.
Perform scenes from your choice of
Shakespeare's plays and produce appropriate
costumes and sets.
Maximum 24 students
Creating and working with electronic maps.
Displaying and working with satellite images.
Combining maps and satellite images
together. Analyzing the spatial information.
Maximum 24 students
Understanding the fundamentals of electrical
engineering and its applications, and what the
electrical engineers do. Conducting basic
electromagnetic experiments in the electrical
lab at MUN. Touring the facilities where the
electrical engineering is used as a research
tool. Understanding the basic safety rules and
why the safety is important when people work
with or near electricity.
Maximum 12 students
This course will look at the history of aviation
in Newfoundland and Labrador. The first day
will look at early aviation in Newfoundland,
with a focus on the Trans-Atlantic race which
brought aviators from all over the world the
Newfoundland, the Harbour Grace Airfield,
and other early aviation stories. The second
day will look at World War II and post-war
aviation in Newfoundland, with a focus on
Gander, Goose Bay and Stephenville airfields.
This day will also look at historically
important aviation events such as the Sabena
and Saglek Bay crashes and the Arrow Air
disaster. Students will have the opportunity to
handle and photograph artifacts from aviation
sites around the province. Instruction will be
based on historic images, discussions about
30.
Crossroads of the
World: Aviation in
Newfoundland and
Labrador
Lisa M. Daly
May 12 &
13, 2015
MUN
31.
What is Human
Nature?
Dr. Peter
Trnka
May 5 & 6,
2015
MUN
32.
The Holocaust
Dr Edita
Bosák
April 20 &
21, 2015
MUN
33.
The Holocaust
Dr Edita
Bosák
April 22 &
23, 2015
MUN
famous aviators and events, how this history is
still important and recognizing artifacts
recovered from archaeology sites for how they
are the same or different from today’s
products.
Maximum 12 students
This course will look at the history of aviation
in Newfoundland and Labrador. The first day
will look at early aviation in Newfoundland,
with a focus on the Trans-Atlantic race which
brought aviators from all over the world the
Newfoundland, the Harbour Grace Airfield,
and other early aviation stories. The second
day will look at World War II and post-war
aviation in Newfoundland, with a focus on
Gander, Goose Bay and Stephenville airfields.
This day will also look at historically
important aviation events such as the Sabena
and Saglek Bay crashes and the Arrow Air
disaster. Students will have the opportunity to
handle and photograph artifacts from aviation
sites around the province. Instruction will be
based on historic images, discussions about
famous aviators and events, how this history is
still important and recognizing artifacts
recovered from archaeology sites for how they
are the same or different from today’s
products.
Maximum 12 students
This course will introduce you to the methods
and subjects of philosophy. What is a human
being? What is a good life for a human
being? What is freedom? What is happiness?
We shall examine questions like this through
readings, videos, and discussion. The aim of
the course is to show you how to express and
criticize your own and others beliefs about
nature, society, and technology.
Maximum 12 students
Why were the Jews, Gypsies and homosexuals
singled out for “special treatment”
(annihilation) in the German Reich during
World War Two?
This course is intended to give
students an understanding of who the victims
were, where they came from and why they
were considered the enemy. The subject
matter is treated with sensitivity and reverence
through the media of lectures, discussions,
films and demonstrations.
Maximum 12 students
Why were the Jews, Gypsies and homosexuals
singled out for “special treatment”
(annihilation) in the German Reich during
World War Two?
This course is intended to give
34.
The Holocaust
Dr Edita
Bosák
April 27 &
28, 2015
MUN
35.
“The Roma, aka
Gypsies”
Dr Edita
Bosák
April 29 &
30, 2015
MUN
36.
Male Basketball
Camp
Coach Peter
Benoite
April 30 &
May 1, 2015
MUN
Coach Doug
Partridge
May 7 & 8,
2015
MUN
Drs. Erin
McGowan,
Erin Cameron
and Richard
Buote, Ryan
Collins
April 22 &
23, 2015
MUN
For elite and
experienced athletes
only.
37.
Female Basketball
Camp
For elite and
experienced athletes
only.
38.
Let’s Talk Health
students an understanding of who the victims
were, where they came from and why they
were considered the enemy. The subject
matter is treated with sensitivity and reverence
through the media of lectures, discussions,
films and demonstrations.
Maximum 12 students
Why were the Jews, Gypsies and homosexuals
singled out for “special treatment”
(annihilation) in the German Reich during
World War Two?
This course is intended to give
students an understanding of who the victims
were, where they came from and why they
were considered the enemy. The subject
matter is treated with sensitivity and reverence
through the media of lectures, discussions,
films and demonstrations.
Maximum 12 students
Who are these people, where do they come
from and why does societyboycott them
whenever possible? The aim of the two day
course is to introduce students to the history
and culture of the Roma, and to explore the
prejudice and mistreatment that is so much a
part of the Roma’s tragic history. Films will
be seen, music heard, conversations and
pictures presented.
Maximum 12 Students
Come develop your basketball skills. Develop
the proper jump shot, lay up and foul shot.
Hone your defensive skills. Enjoy
scrimmages at the MUN gym and the new
Field House gym. Instructors to include
members of the Sea Hawk Men’s Basketball
Team.
Maximum 40 students Males only
Come develop your basketball skills. Develop
the proper jump shot, lay up and foul shot.
Hone your defensive skills. Enjoy
scrimmages at the MUN gym and the new
Field House gym. Instructors to include
members of the Sea Hawk Women’s
Basketball Team.
Maximum 40 students Females only
Through hands-on experiential learning (learn
through doing) students will explore the
concept of health and well-being. Specifically,
students will learn about healthy active living
through various health topics (e.g., eating
well, physical activity, body image, selfesteem, mindfulness, media literacy, etc.).
Maximum 12 Students
39.
Exploring
Leadership and
Personal
Development
Holly White
May 7 & 8,
2015
MUN
During this hands-on and interactive course
students will learn about leadership and
personal development. Self-awareness and
self-understanding are key to effectively living
one’s leadership; effective leadership is tied to
interactions with others.
Drawing on literature and concepts from
experiential learning, narrative research and
education, this course aims to provide an
opportunity for participants to learn, reflect
back and look forward. Through lecture,
exercises and guided reflection, students will
build a foundation of leadership theory and
complete four modules which will explore the
concepts of personal leadership, values,
teamwork and group dynamics and diversity.
This course will be introspective, interactive
and engaging. By participating in this session,
students are committing to positively
contribute to a safe and welcoming learning
space for self-reflection and articulation.
Everyone is welcome.
40.
Funky Fresh
Folklore: What is it
and where to find it?
Terra Barrett
April 20 &
21, 2015
MUN
41.
Funky Fresh
Folklore: What is it
and where to find it?
Terra Barrett
April 23 &
24, 2015
MUN
42.
Engineering Design
Mr. Raj Jani
April 27 &
28, 2015
CNA
What does the children’s game kick the can,
your grandmother’s recipe for molasses
cookies, and the word skeet all have in
common? They are all forms of folklore. In
this two day course you will learn about
different folklore genres, folk groups, and
most importantly how folklore is found in
your everyday life.
Students will learn the folklorist’s tools of the
trade. This will include how to use recorders
and microphones, how to conduct a folklore
interview, and where to find folklore in your
community.
Maximum 12 Students
What does the children’s game kick the can,
your grandmother’s recipe for molasses
cookies, and the word skeet all have in
common? They are all forms of folklore. In
this two day course you will learn about
different folklore genres, folk groups, and
most importantly how folklore is found in
your everyday life.
Students will learn the folklorist’s tools of the
trade. This will include how to use recorders
and microphones, how to conduct a folklore
interview, and where to find folklore in your
community.
Maximum 12 Students
Safety glasses are mandatory.
How are machines made??? Experience the
engineering design process. First you will
identify a need, define the problem and set
your design objectives. Then you will
43.
Engineering Design
Mr. Raj Jani
April 29 &
30, 2015
CNA
44.
Robot Design
Jordan Smith
May 26 &
27, 2015
MUN
45.
Robot Design
Jordan Smith
May 28 &
29, 2015
MUN
brainstorm for solutions and choose your
‘best’ option. Next you will develop sketches
for your design, generate a 3-D computer
model, and get ready to plan your production!
What materials will you need? What
equipment? What skills? Finally you will
fabricate your components using a variety of
advanced technology systems; computer
controlled machining centres, robotics and
laser cutting systems. And there you have it,
just what you needed!
Maximum 12 students
Safety glasses are mandatory.
How are machines made??? Experience the
engineering design process. First you will
identify a need, define the problem and set
your design objectives. Then you will
brainstorm for solutions and choose your
‘best’ option. Next you will develop sketches
for your design, generate a 3-D computer
model, and get ready to plan your production!
What materials will you need? What
equipment? What skills? Finally you will
fabricate your components using a variety of
advanced technology systems; computer
controlled machining centres, robotics and
laser cutting systems. And there you have it,
just what you needed!
Maximum 12 students
Interested in mechanisms or electronics? Ever
wonder how robots see and plan? This course
will challenge students in the field of robotics
as they create and program their own real
robot from basic components. Students will
develop practical skills in Engineering,
Computer Science and Art which will help
them continue on to start their own creative
projects. Experience with Lego Mindstorms or
similar is recommended but not required. Try
code.org if you’re new!
Maximum 12 students
Interested in mechanisms or electronics? Ever
wonder how robots see and plan? This course
will challenge students in the field of robotics
as they create and program their own real
robot from basic components. Students will
develop practical skills in Engineering,
Computer Science and Art which will help
them continue on to start their own creative
projects. Experience with Lego Mindstorms or
similar is recommended but not required. Try
code.org if you’re new!
Maximum 12 students
46.
Robot control using
Microcontrollers
Howard Guy
May 6 & 7,
2015
CNA
Ridge
Road
Campus
47.
Computer
programming from
0 to infinity
Theodore
Norvell
April 27 &
28, 2015
MUN
48.
Introduction to
Computer
Programming
Theodore
Norvell
April 29 &
30, 2015
MUN
49.
Creating Virtual
worlds with Alice
Rhada Gupta
May 5 & 6,
2015
MUN
50.
Creating Virtual
worlds with Alice
Rhada Gupta
May 7 & 8,
2015
MUN
Are you into robots building things and
computers? The first part of the course will
have you soldering a mini light sensor car.
The second part will have you become
familiar with microcontrollers and servo
control. The final section of the mini course
will be hooking a netcam to the robot and
getting it working through a website.
Maximum 12
Grade 8 & 9 Students Only
Computer programming is the art of turning
ideas into plans. These courses introduce the
basic concepts of modern computer
programming. By the end of the course,
students will be able to create interactive
computer programs such as simple video
games, animations, and automated art
generators.
Maximum 24students.
Grade 8 & 9 Students Only
Computer programming is the art of turning
ideas into plans. These courses introduce the
basic concepts of modern computer
programming. By the end of the course,
students will be able to create interactive
computer programs such as simple video
games, animations, and automated art
generators.
Maximum 24students.
Grade 8 & 9 Students Only
Alice is a simple 3D interactive animation
environment. In this course the students will
write simple stories, create animated virtual
worlds, populate their virtual worlds with
characters and objects they desire, and see
their stories come to life. That is, the students
will learn to become the scriptwriters and
directors of their own stories.
Script writing, creativity and visualization
play a greater role in students’ learning, and
these elements are supported by Alice’s
environment. Thus, this course should be of
great interest to all students; girls or boys, who
are creative and have no prior programming
experience as well as to those girls and boys
who are looking for a deeper understanding of
the basic programming concepts.
Maximum 12 students
Alice is a simple 3D interactive animation
environment. In this course the students will
write simple stories, create animated virtual
worlds, populate their virtual worlds with
characters and objects they desire, and see
their stories come to life. That is, the students
will learn to become the scriptwriters and
directors of their own stories.
Script writing, creativity and visualization
play a greater role in students’ learning, and
these elements are supported by Alice’s
environment. Thus, this course should be of
great interest to all students; girls or boys, who
are creative and have no prior programming
experience as well as to those girls and boys
who are looking for a deeper understanding of
the basic programming concepts.
51.
52.
53.
54.
Textiles
Textiles
Landscapes with
Textile Techniques
Hooking Some Fish
Katie
Parnham and
Gina-Rae
Hoyles
Katie
Parnham and
Gina-Rae
Hoyles
Susan
Furneaux
Susan
Furneaux
TBA
TBA
April 27 &
28, 2015
April 30 &
May 1, 2015
CNA
CNA
CNA
CNA
Maximum 12 students
A fun packed two days is planned for the
textile fanatics. This year we will offer a
screen printing session, which will teach the
students how to design, create and print a
silkscreen. We will use this silkscreen to print
onto a shirt, which they can bring themselves.
We will also spend some time learning about
all over printing and colour families and will
create a number of print and colour samples.
We will then print our images onto a piece of
fabric, that we will dye accordingly.
Maximum 12 students
A fun packed two days is planned for the
textile fanatics. This year we will offer a
screen printing session, which will teach the
students how to design, create and print a
silkscreen. We will use this silkscreen to print
onto a shirt, which they can bring themselves.
We will also spend some time learning about
all over printing and colour families and will
create a number of print and colour samples.
We will then print our images onto a piece of
fabric, that we will dye accordingly.
Maximum 12 students
We will explore different types of landscapes
using textile techniques. Drawings will be
made to use as design to create a number of
pieces with the use of fabric and fibres.
Participants will create 2 small textile pieces.
Maximum 12 students
Using traditional Newfoundland mat hooking
techniques, create a small hooked mat inspired
by the fish of swimming off our coast.
Day 1
Presentation of hooked mats and the history in
the province
Understanding how to hook.
Frame preparation.
Designing the image.
Transferring the image.
Materials preparation and cutting.
55.
Crystallographic
Design…Repeat
Patterns
Stephanie
Stoker
April 27 &
28, 2015
CNA
Discussion of texture and colour.
Day 2
Hooking the fish.
Maximum 12 students
Design and print your own fabric!
Get inspired by an organic/natural form and
create your personalized motif. This motif will
then be sampled in multiple ways to create
exciting repeat patterns, which you will then
print on fabric using a block printing method.
Day 1:
1. Learn about repeat patterns and their
use
2. Learn how to create a design motif
from a natural form
3. Learn how to design an exciting
repeat pattern
Day 2:
4. Carve a printing block
5. Print your fabric
56.
57.
Drawing and
Painting – realism
and abstraction
Self-Expression
Through Abstract
Painting (Art)
Stephanie
Stoker
Yani Sheng
April 30 &
May 1, 2015
May 7 & 8,
2015
CNA
District
School
Maximum 12 students
Look at how you can take a real subject matter
and alter it to create a unique work of art.
Using realism in drawing and painting
recreate your idea in multiples ways; contour
drawing into abstract painting, drawing and
painting the negative shape, mixed media.
Day 1:
1. Learn/review the basics of drawing;
space, line, shape, value, etc.
2. Drawing techniques; contour,
gesture, negative drawing
3. Basics of painting (Acrylic)
Day 2:
4. Create basic composition based on
previous day’s work
5. Recreate composition using a variety
of methods; drawn, painted, mixed
media.
Maximum 12 students
This course will offer students a glimpse into
the world of self expression through abstract
painting. We will explore how music and
mood can be expressed on canvas through
colour, shapes, and tone. This style of painting
can be liberating; allowing us the ability to
just put our feelings and ideas into our art
without being focused on ensuring that an
image is “right” or “wrong,” your only
limitation is your imagination and what you
want to share with the world. Each student
will learn about the foundations of abstract
artwork, and create several original paintings
utilizing various techniques.
Maximum 12 students
58.
Introduction to
Sculpture (Art)
Yani Sheng
May 14 &
15, 2015
District
School
59.
Introduction to
Printmaking
Yani Sheng
May 21 &
22, 2015
District
School
60.
Introduction to
Mixed Media
Artwork
Yani Sheng
May 28 &
29, 2015
District
School
This course will provide students an
introduction to three-dimensional artwork and
sculpture techniques. Students will learn about
the huge range of techniques and mediums for
creating three-dimensional work, as well as
create and paint two pieces of original work
using a polymer clay.
Maximum 12 students
This fun and creative course will offer
students an introductory experience to the
world of printmaking. This versatile art form
allows you the ability to make multiple copies,
or variations of an image, using many
different styles and mediums. In this course
each student will have the opportunity to
create their own image, and make various
editions using block printing techniques.
Maximum 10 students
Mixed media offers an artist the opportunity to
challenge his or her creative potential,
combining different artistic techniques and
mediums in combinations and ways that are
only limited by your imagination! Students
will learn about the opportunities mixed media
has for self expression, and will be
encouraged to produce artwork that combines
classical mediums like painting and drawing
with unconventional mediums like journaling
and collage. This will allow the students to
push their own creative boundaries, and
express themselves in new and exciting ways.
Maximum 12 students