Electives
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Tutors: Broadhurst and Bernhardt
Cost: varies |
Bridge Tutorial offers a variety of elective classes each year. In 2020-2021, we will offer Public Speaking, Psychology, and Visual Arts courses. Typically electives rotate from year to year. Below are the classes offered for 2020-2021.
Public Speaking: This 1/2 credit course is designed for the novice speaker and will make learning public speaking skills fun! The class will meet once a week on Tuesdays. The skills are presented in small bites and interspersed with light-hearted activities which will take the intimidation factor out of the process. Students will develop their own voices and learn how the way they communicate in everyday life has the potential to transform and serve those around them. The students will have a number of opportunities to organize and prepare public speaking assignments to present in the “laboratory setting” during class. Students will learn about the role of communication in their lives, the Biblical foundations for public speaking, delivery styles, listening skills, how to offer positive critiques, the effectiveness of language & tone, gestures, research, and organization techniques. The students will present a Bible reading, a Spoken Word poetry, a humorous monologue, a visual aid “how to” speech, a biographical report, a sales pitch, an infomercial (group project), and a children’s Bible lesson. In addition, the students will learn valuable interview skills which they will practice in class. Daily home assignments will be assigned.
High School Intro to Visual Art II: Intro to Visual Arts II is a course that provides an introduction and builds upon art through a multimedia experience. In this course, High School students will learn and apply not only the elements of art but the principles of design (composition, unity, variety, emphasis, rhythm, balance and pattern) to produce 2D and 3D in-class and at-home creative assignments that reflect their understanding of these concepts. Students will receive homework and assessments to ensure their understanding of elements presented. Students will explore a variety of artists and pieces making connections to other disciplines and current events, while gaining understanding of the artists’ ideas and intentions. Various medium materials such as pencil pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic and clay will be explored. Willingness to get involved in the creative process is a more important requirement than the student’s talent or previous experience. New artists are welcome! Middle School Intro to Visual Art I: Intro to Visual Arts I is a course that provides an introduction to art through a multimedia experience. Students will learn and apply the elements of art (line, shape, color, value, texture and space) to produce 2D and 3D in-class and at-home creative assignments that reflect their understanding of these concepts. Students will also receive homework and assessments to ensure their understanding of elements presented. Students will explore a variety of artists and pieces making connections to other disciplines and current events, while gaining understanding of the artists’ ideas and intentions. Various medium materials such as pencil pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic and clay will be explored. Willingness to get involved in the creative process is a more important requirement than the student’s talent or previous experience. New artists are welcome! Psychology: This half-credit course is designed to introduce students to the study of God’s grandest creation – the human mind – from a distinctly Christian perspective. It will help students understand that when it comes to psychology, the Christian worldview makes sense. Psychology is the study of the mind. Psychologists study a vast array of different aspects of the mind, from the physiological workings of neurons to human behavior and misbehavior. This course is designed to give an overview of psychology and its various fields. In addition to reading the text, students will participate in hands-on activities and view related videos. Students will be expected to demonstrate their understanding of psychology through various projects, discussions, and assignments. |
