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Discover how math comes alive through film and storytelling. In this seminar-style course, you鈥檒l explore mathematical concepts through movies and literary texts while engaging in activity-based and project-based learning. Apply the engineering design process, participate in academic discussions, and see how mathematics shapes real-world problem solving. Develop a new perspective on mathematics as a powerful tool for understanding and navigating the world around you.

Ever wondered how raw footage becomes a finished film? In this hands-on course, you鈥檒l dive into the post-production process using Adobe Premiere Pro to edit video and audio like a professional. Learn how to cut scenes, enhance sound, add graphics, and create green screen effects while exploring the tools editors use to shape storytelling. No prior experience is required鈥攋ust creativity and curiosity. By the end, you鈥檒l have produced polished media projects and gained real-world digital production skills.

Discover how robots have evolved鈥攆rom early mechanical inventions to modern intelligent machines鈥攖hen design and build your own using LEGO robotics systems. This interactive course combines creativity, engineering, and problem-solving as you experiment with structure, movement, and design. You鈥檒l explore the fundamentals of robotics while bringing your ideas to life through hands-on construction. Perfect for future engineers, inventors, and builders who love to create and tinker.

Wildlife is all around you. In this field-based course, you鈥檒l investigate local species through guided observation at a nearby green space and document findings in a professional field journal. Learn how conservationists collect data, monitor ecosystems, and protect biodiversity. This course blends science, observation, and environmental stewardship while strengthening analytical and documentation skills.

Explore how storytelling shapes pop culture鈥攆rom blockbuster films and gaming to viral social media moments. Analyze what makes stories memorable, influential, and widely shared while examining how narratives shape brands, movements, and identity. Through hands-on creative projects, craft your own compelling stories using techniques drawn from the media you engage with every day. Strengthen critical thinking and communication skills while discovering how to make your voice heard.

Every hero has an origin story鈥攁nd so do you. Using psychology and storytelling, this course helps you explore your strengths, challenges, learning preferences, and support systems as you prepare for college. You鈥檒l examine how past successes and setbacks shape growth, resilience, and mindset, then reframe challenges as powerful turning points. Through guided reflection and creative writing, you鈥檒l craft your own 鈥渃ollege origin story鈥� and develop practical strategies for navigating academic and personal transitions with confidence.

In a world saturated with information, knowing how to think critically is a superpower. This course examines propaganda across modern media鈥攏ews, advertising, social platforms, video, and emerging digital spaces鈥攖o uncover how messages are shaped to influence beliefs and behavior. Through interactive analysis and real-world examples, you鈥檒l learn to recognize manipulation techniques, distinguish fact from opinion, and evaluate sources with confidence. Strengthen your media literacy skills and become a more informed, independent thinker in today鈥檚 complex digital landscape.

This course introduces students to musical theater as a popular and influential art form. By examining individual musicals including Wicked, Hamilton, The Lion King, and Dear Evan Hansen, students explore key factors that contribute to a musical鈥檚 popularity, such as storytelling, music, cultural relevance, and audience appeal. Through lectures, guided discussions, and collaborative activities, students engage with musical theater while building familiarity with college-level academic expectations.

Level up your creativity through collaborative storytelling. Using the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, you鈥檒l develop original characters, build immersive worlds, and co-create a campaign storyline with your peers. Along the way, you鈥檒l strengthen writing craft, improvisation, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Whether you鈥檙e an experienced player or new to D&D, this course transforms imagination into structured storytelling鈥攁nd shows how narrative skills can power both creative and academic success.

Learn how unforgettable events are designed, organized, and executed. From weddings and concerts to sports tournaments and community celebrations, this course walks through every stage of event planning鈥攃oncept development, budgeting, logistics, marketing, risk management, and evaluation. You鈥檒l collaborate on a hands-on project to plan a local event, applying creativity and professional standards in real time. Build leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while bringing ideas to life.

Examine Disney鈥檚 impact on pop culture through technology, music, film, and media trends. Explore how marketing, design, and storytelling shape global audiences while creating your own digital projects inspired by current trends. Through discussion and hands-on activities, you鈥檒l analyze how economic, technological, and social forces influence today鈥檚 media landscape. A creative deep dive into one of the most influential brands in entertainment.

Step into a Star Wars鈥搕hemed lightsaber duel and Death Star superlaser challenge to explore the science of light refraction and lasers. Conduct interactive experiments to see how light bends and behaves. Combine physics and fandom in an exciting, hands-on learning experience.

Get ready to dive into the wild world of animals! This exciting Zoology course takes you on an adventure through the fascinating realms of animal development, evolution, and classification. From the tiniest critters to the largest creatures on Earth, you’ll uncover the secrets behind their anatomy, physiology, and survival strategies.

Build the confidence and skills to lead in business and everyday life. Through team challenges and real-world scenarios, you鈥檒l practice communication, decision-making, and problem-solving while learning the foundations of professional behavior and workplace expectations. Develop strategies for motivating others and leading with integrity. Leadership starts here.

Strong college writing begins with strong reading. This course teaches strategies for analyzing academic texts, identifying key arguments, organizing ideas, and developing structured written responses. You鈥檒l practice study techniques that support learning across subjects while building clarity and confidence in written communication. Ideal for students preparing for college-level coursework.

Turn your smartphone into a powerful creative tool. In this hands-on course, you鈥檒l learn how to capture high-quality images using composition, lighting, and visual storytelling techniques designed specifically for mobile photography. Explore how framing, perspective, and editing can transform everyday moments into compelling visual stories. By the end of the course, you鈥檒l build a polished mobile photography portfolio that showcases both technical skill and artistic vision.

Students examine what makes guest experiences memorable, using Disney as a case study. Through experiential exercises and collaborative projects, students learn how attention to detail, creativity, and teamwork create 鈥渕agical moments.鈥� The course emphasizes observation, reflection, and building college-ready skills such as collaboration and structured project completion.

Discover how mindset shapes athletic performance. Explore motivation, focus, emotional regulation, teamwork, and leadership in both individual and team sports. Through applied activities and real-world examples, you鈥檒l examine how athletes perform under pressure and how psychological strategies build resilience. Create a professional portfolio artifact that showcases your applied learning and career exploration in sport psychology and leadership.