2023 Fall Class Descriptions

No previous experience is required. Entry-level introduction to C/C++ 

What will be covered?

• Intro, Hello World

• File input and output; Console input and output

• Variable and data types

• Arithmetic operations and other operations

• Loops and conditionals

• Basic DSA (Data structures and algorithms)

• Functions and classes

Who will attend?

Any students interested in Digital Art. No experience is required.

What will be covered?

This class will discuss the basic functions of digital art and help students understand the fundamental concepts of art. In order to take the class, students must download a drawing app such as IbisPaint or Procreate on a tablet or iPad. They may use their finger to draw, but a drawing pen or digital stylus is highly encouraged. The class will introduce students to color theory, facial expressions, and simple anatomy sketches. The class will primarily consist of drawings of characters in a cartoon style.

Class syllabus

What should I bring?

A tablet or iPad with the apps listed above.

Who will attend?

This entry-level course is for beginners with little or no flute experience, as we will be starting from scratch. Here, beginner musicians will be introduced to the basics of flute and kickstart their flute journeys.

What's covered?

1:Basics(head joint)

2:Notes and fingering (full flute)

3:Slurs and tounguing

4:Simple pieces

5:Simple practices

6:Harder practices #1

7:Harder practices #2

8:Harder practices #3

9:Overall skill improving

10:Farewells with other practices

What to bring?

A flute

Who will attend?

This class is designed for those who are interested in and are passionate about argumentation and public speaking. This course will prepare you for Speech and Debate tournaments of all levels and will help you succeed and excel.

What will be covered?

1. Introduction to speech and debate

2. Articulation and Public Speaking

3. Research, Argumentation, and Persuasion

4. Different Types of Speech and Debate

5. Tournament, Kahoot and Mini-Debate   

Who should attend?

Kids who are interested to learn Chinese language and culture. Age group: 8-11 years old. In 1:1 or very small group settings. 

What's covered? 

This course pairs Chinese and American students of similar age and reading levels to engage in an enriching literary exchange. Throughout the course, each student will choose a book to read, relevant to their own cultural context. They will then share this book with their paired partner, creating an opportunity for cultural exchange and understanding. The books serve as a springboard for conversations about plot, narrative structure, cultural contexts, and personal insights. Students are encouraged to share their thoughts and perceptions, listen actively, and question curiously. 

This course strives to create a cultural bridge, fostering empathy, broadening worldviews, and cultivating the skills necessary for effective intercultural communication in our increasingly globalized world.