Fine Arts and Language Courses, 2005 ATDP

2510
2511.1
2511.2
2512
2513
2514
2520.1
2520.3
2521
2522
2524
2525.1
2525.3
2527
2529
2580
Beginning Acting
Introduction to Drawing and Design (AM)
Introduction to Drawing and Design (PM)
Folk Art and Literature
Playwriting Workshop
Understanding and Creating Movies
First-Year Latin (Gr. 7, 8, 9)
First-Year Latin (Gr. 9, 10, 11)
Second-Year Latin
First-Year German
First-Year Japanese
Second-Year Japanese
Third-Year Japanese
Latin-American Literature
French Literature
Study Lab
T/F, 1:00-4:30
MWF, 8:30-12:00
MWF, 1:00-4:30
TThF, 1:00-4:30
MTh, 8:30-12:00
MWF, 1:00-4:30
MWF, 8:30-12:00
MWF, 8:30-12:00
Tu, 8:30-12:00; Th. 8:30-4:30
MWF, 1:00-4:30
MWF, 1:00-4:30
MWF, 8:30-12:00
MWF, 8:30-12:00
MWF, 8:30-12:00
MTh, 8:30-12:00
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2510 Beginning Acting: Improvisational Theater and Acting
5 units	T/F, 1:00-4:30	Gary Graves	$410
Nobody hands you a script for life--you have to improvise your way through it. In this course, through improvisational scene work, theater games, and story telling, students will develop their ability to act and interact freely and perceptively. They will have the opportunity to study acting techniques and work at short scenes, learning to trust their abilities in new, untried situations, and taking risks that help develop confidence in their ability to think on their feet, whether in school, social or dramatic situations. They will also discover how to become more aware of their environment and how to be supportive of others. Improvisational theater helps students expand their creativity and, therefore, influences every area of life and studies. Homework per class meeting: 2 hours

2511.1 Introduction to Drawing and Design (AM)
10 units MWF, 8:30-12:00 Kristi Dykema $600
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 7 OR 8
In this class students will develop their observational as well as their drawing and design skills through the use of various media. Observation, drawing and painting are the first steps to composition, color, mood, and concepts. This course will give students the tools they need to convey their ideas through drawing. Students will explore form, color, and graphic design through various media such as pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, pastel, watercolors, and clay to create drawings, paintings, sculptures, block prints, and collages. Students will work from nature, models, and their imaginations. Assignments will include: self portraits; sketches of familiar, favorite, and unusual objects; collages; textile design; drawings of imaginary creatures and cartoons; and illustrations of a childrenÕs book. Students will draw from nature and in the studio and learn from lectures and presentations on the history of art and design. They will participate in reviews and critiques of student work and visit local museums and galleries. No previous drawing experience is necessary.
Homework per class meeting: 3-5 hours

2511.2 Introduction to Drawing and Design (PM)
10 units MWF, 1:00-4:30 Susanne Cowan $600
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 9, 10, OR 11
(Same as course #2511.1, except for the grade level prerequisite, schedule and instructor.)

2512 Folk Art and Literature
10 units TThF, 1:00-4:30 Laura Shefler $620
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 8 & UP
Art making and storytelling stand among the most vibrant and important outlets for the human spirit. Ordinary people through the ages have created works of folk art and literature to express their emotions, their beliefs, their histories, their visions, and their hopes. Students will study the works of folk artists, from maverick painters and sculptors to unnamed craftspeople.Ê In addition, they will examine the ways that modern art and literature have been influenced by folk heritage.ÊBy comparing artworks and stories from many cultures, students will pursue a deeper understanding of archetypal patterns and universal themes. A major part of this course will be studio sessions in which students create their own works of art.ÊWhile no expertise in art is necessary, the course requires enthusiasm and a willingness to experiment with a range of art techniques.
Homework per class meeting: 3-5 hours

2513 Playwriting Workshop
5 units MTh, 8:30-12:00 John Levine $410
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 9 & UP
This course will focus on reading and writing plays. Playwriting experience is not required, though students should have an interest in theater and/or creative writing. We will read and discuss a number of published plays each week, and students will also work on their own scripts that will be workshopped in class. Students will give one another feedback on their written works-in-progress and will use this feedback to revise their scripts. At the end of the course, we will present a "staged reading" series of student plays written over the course of the summer.
Homework per class meeting: 3-5 hours

2514 Understanding and Creating Movies
10 units MWF, 1:00-4:30 Gretchen Livesey $720
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 9 & UP
Do you find movies inspirational? Evocative? Maybe even provocative? How do moviemakers achieve these ends? In this class students are introduced to the techniques used by professionals to convey story and emotion on film. The class will study many aspects of filmmaking, including: photography, mise en scene, movement, editing, sound, acting, drama, story, literature, ideology, and theory. Students will watch and deconstruct scenes from several classic and contemporary movies. They will also learn to watch film critically, and to write a formal film review. Concurrently, students will learn the basics of capturing film with a digital video camera. They will learn the importance and significance of composition, framing, and of different camera shots, angles, and moves. They will learn basic non-linear computer editing. Students will apply knowledge gained from the text, from viewing classic and contemporary film, and from lectures to produce a short film in a genre of their choosing. The class will take at least two field tripsÑone to San Francisco to gather footage, and one to a local Berkeley cinema to watch a film.
Homework per class meeting: 4-8 hours

2520.1 First-Year Latin
10 units MWF, 8:30-12:00 Anatoly Gabelko $585
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 7, 8, OR 9
First-Year Latin, an introductory course equivalent to a full year of high school Latin, emphasizes acquiring vocabulary and structure in order to read and translate in Latin. In addition to the complete First-Year Latin curriculum, students focus on: acquiring an understanding of Latin and of how language works; learning grammar and basic linguistic concepts through the medium of a foreign language; becoming aware of the process that is language; working to develop strong study habits, such as strategies for learning a language and acquiring vocabulary; and generalizing what has been learned and applying that knowledge to English and other languages.
Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2520.3 First-Year Latin
10 units MWF, 8:30-12:00 Staff $585
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 9, 10, OR 11
(Same as course #2520.1, except for the grade level prerequisite and instructor.)

2521 Second-Year Latin
10 units Tu, 8:30-12:00; Th, 8:30-4:30 Anatoly Gabelko $585
Second-Year Latin continues the thorough grammar presentation of First-Year Latin. The first half of the course is devoted to reinforcement and review, and stresses participles, gerunds, and forms and uses of the subjunctive. By the end of Lesson 20 students are prepared to read the section on Caesar's Gallic War. The second half of the course focuses on an anthology of Latin readings.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of First-Year Latin or permission of the Director.
Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2522 First-Year German
10 units MWF, 1:00-4:30 Anatoly Gabelko $585
First-Year German is an introductory course, equivalent to a full year of high school German. The course introduces the written and spoken language and its grammar and structure, as well as German culture and history.
Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2524 First-Year Japanese
10 units MWF, 1:00-4:30 Junko Hosoi $585
This course is based on a fun, relaxed, playful, and effective approach to learning Japanese. This method is a synthesis of many innovative teaching techniques developed to help accelerate students' language learning. The two major components of this course are: (1) acquisition of basic communication skills of elementary Japanese and (2) learning hiragana and katakana syllabaries as well as some kanji characters. The language is taught multimodally: lots of physical movement, use of pictures and graphics, conversation practices, story telling, and some story creating. Students also learn about modern Japanese life. This course is equivalent to one year of high school Japanese.
Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2525.1 Second-Year Japanese
10 units MWF, 8:30-12:00 Junko Hosoi $585
Using a multi-modal approach, the class will begin where First-Year Japanese left off. The course will include a comprehensive review of katakana and kanji that students have already learned, and the introduction of much more kanji. Emphasis will be placed on consolidation of listening and speaking skills; the additional grammar and constructions will advance students' understanding even further. In addition to our focus on learning the language, students will learn about culture and customs in contemporary Japanese life. This course covers the full content of second-year high school Japanese.
Prerequisite: Completion of First-Year Japanese or permission of the Director.
Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2525.3 Third-Year Japanese
10 units MWF, 8:30-12:00 Junko Hosoi $585
In addition to further development of listening and speaking skills, this course will also review grammar for advanced reading and writing. Students will add to their vocabulary of kanji and will study literary works. Cultural presentations will provide additional opportunities to learn about Japanese life as well as to practice language skills and conversation. This course covers the full content of third-year high school Japanese.
Prerequisite: Completion of Second-Year Japanese or permission of the Director.
Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2527 Latin-American Literature
10 units MWF, 8:30-12:00 Maria Enriquez $585
This course is designed to give students a comprehensive survey of the rich literary legacy of Latin-American writers. It will include folktales from the oral tradition, short works of fiction and non-fiction, poetry, excerpts from novels, and dramatic works. Through reading and discussions, oral reports, and the completion of a research paper on selected authors, students will gain a deeper appreciation of the cultural backgrounds of the various representative writers from colonial to contemporary periods. Classes will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
Prerequisites: Spanish as your first language, completion of three years of high school Spanish, or permission of the Director.
Homework per class meeting: 4-6 hours

2529 French Literature
5 units MTh, 8:30-12:00 Maria Ashot $410
This course is for students who have a passion for French language and culture. Students will work intensively to further develop their reading, listening, and speaking skills. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and discussing French literary texts and periodicals, drawing from a variety of short selections by Molire, Dumas, Proust, Balzac, and Flaubert. The class will also view one or two classics of French cinema and listen to French songs. Classes will be conducted entirely in French.
Prerequisites: Completion of at least three years of high school French or permission of the Director.
Homework per class meeting: 4-6 hours

2580 Study Lab
0 units By Arrangement Staff $235
Study Lab is offered in tandem with the student's academic course in order to provide assistance with learning a specific subject, organizing course materials, managing time, understanding and completing assignments, and reviewing for tests. Students will develop study skills which they can also apply to other courses in the future. In Study Lab, students will gain social skills to use in presenting themselves with confidence in class and in meetings with instructors.
The Study Lab meets twice each week and will be scheduled on the same days as the student's academic course. If the student is enrolled in an afternoon class, the Study Lab will be held in the morning, and vice versa. Check the box under Course Selections (Section II) on p. 1 of the application form to receive more information and to apply. ATDP will send more information upon acceptance. The Study Lab is not available as a stand-alone course.

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2511.1 Introduction to Drawing and Design (AM)
10 units	MWF, 8:30-12:00	Kristi Dykema	$600
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 7 OR 8 In this class students will develop their observational as well as their drawing and design skills through the use of various media. Observation, drawing and painting are the first steps to composition, color, mood, and concepts. This course will give students the tools they need to convey their ideas through drawing. Students will explore form, color, and graphic design through various media such as pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, pastel, watercolors, and clay to create drawings, paintings, sculptures, block prints, and collages. Students will work from nature, models, and their imaginations. Assignments will include: self portraits; sketches of familiar, favorite, and unusual objects; collages; textile design; drawings of imaginary creatures and cartoons; and illustrations of a childrenÕs book. Students will draw from nature and in the studio and learn from lectures and presentations on the history of art and design. They will participate in reviews and critiques of student work and visit local museums and galleries. No previous drawing experience is necessary. Homework per class meeting: 3-5 hours

2511.2 Introduction to Drawing and Design (PM)
10 units	MWF, 1:00-4:30	Susanne Cowan	$600
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 9, 10, OR 11 (Same as course #2511.1, except for the grade level prerequisite, schedule and instructor.)

2512 Folk Art and Literature
10 units	TThF, 1:00-4:30	Laura Shefler	$620
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 8 & UP Art making and storytelling stand among the most vibrant and important outlets for the human spirit. Ordinary people through the ages have created works of folk art and literature to express their emotions, their beliefs, their histories, their visions, and their hopes. Students will study the works of folk artists, from maverick painters and sculptors to unnamed craftspeople.Ê In addition, they will examine the ways that modern art and literature have been influenced by folk heritage.ÊBy comparing artworks and stories from many cultures, students will pursue a deeper understanding of archetypal patterns and universal themes. A major part of this course will be studio sessions in which students create their own works of art.ÊWhile no expertise in art is necessary, the course requires enthusiasm and a willingness to experiment with a range of art techniques. Homework per class meeting: 3-5 hours

2513 Playwriting Workshop
5 units	MTh, 8:30-12:00	John Levine	$410
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 9 & UP This course will focus on reading and writing plays. Playwriting experience is not required, though students should have an interest in theater and/or creative writing. We will read and discuss a number of published plays each week, and students will also work on their own scripts that will be workshopped in class. Students will give one another feedback on their written works-in-progress and will use this feedback to revise their scripts. At the end of the course, we will present a "staged reading" series of student plays written over the course of the summer. Homework per class meeting: 3-5 hours

2520.1 First-Year Latin
10 units	MWF, 8:30-12:00	Anatoly Gabelko	$585
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 7, 8, OR 9 First-Year Latin, an introductory course equivalent to a full year of high school Latin, emphasizes acquiring vocabulary and structure in order to read and translate in Latin. In addition to the complete First-Year Latin curriculum, students focus on: acquiring an understanding of Latin and of how language works; learning grammar and basic linguistic concepts through the medium of a foreign language; becoming aware of the process that is language; working to develop strong study habits, such as strategies for learning a language and acquiring vocabulary; and generalizing what has been learned and applying that knowledge to English and other languages. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2520.3 First-Year Latin
10 units	MWF, 8:30-12:00	Staff	$585
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 9, 10, OR 11 (Same as course #2520.1, except for the grade level prerequisite and instructor.)

2521 Second-Year Latin
10 units	Tu, 8:30-12:00; Th, 8:30-4:30	Anatoly Gabelko	$585
Second-Year Latin continues the thorough grammar presentation of First-Year Latin. The first half of the course is devoted to reinforcement and review, and stresses participles, gerunds, and forms and uses of the subjunctive. By the end of Lesson 20 students are prepared to read the section on Caesar's Gallic War. The second half of the course focuses on an anthology of Latin readings. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of First-Year Latin or permission of the Director. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2522 First-Year German
10 units	MWF, 1:00-4:30	Anatoly Gabelko	$585
First-Year German is an introductory course, equivalent to a full year of high school German. The course introduces the written and spoken language and its grammar and structure, as well as German culture and history. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2524 First-Year Japanese
10 units	MWF, 1:00-4:30	Junko Hosoi	$585
This course is based on a fun, relaxed, playful, and effective approach to learning Japanese. This method is a synthesis of many innovative teaching techniques developed to help accelerate students' language learning. The two major components of this course are: (1) acquisition of basic communication skills of elementary Japanese and (2) learning hiragana and katakana syllabaries as well as some kanji characters. The language is taught multimodally: lots of physical movement, use of pictures and graphics, conversation practices, story telling, and some story creating. Students also learn about modern Japanese life. This course is equivalent to one year of high school Japanese. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2525.1 Second-Year Japanese
10 units	MWF, 8:30-12:00	Junko Hosoi	$585
Using a multi-modal approach, the class will begin where First-Year Japanese left off. The course will include a comprehensive review of katakana and kanji that students have already learned, and the introduction of much more kanji. Emphasis will be placed on consolidation of listening and speaking skills; the additional grammar and constructions will advance students' understanding even further. In addition to our focus on learning the language, students will learn about culture and customs in contemporary Japanese life. This course covers the full content of second-year high school Japanese. Prerequisite: Completion of First-Year Japanese or permission of the Director. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2525.3 Third-Year Japanese
10 units	MWF, 8:30-12:00	Junko Hosoi	$585
In addition to further development of listening and speaking skills, this course will also review grammar for advanced reading and writing. Students will add to their vocabulary of kanji and will study literary works. Cultural presentations will provide additional opportunities to learn about Japanese life as well as to practice language skills and conversation. This course covers the full content of third-year high school Japanese. Prerequisite: Completion of Second-Year Japanese or permission of the Director. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2527 Latin-American Literature
10 units	MWF, 8:30-12:00	Maria Enriquez	$585
This course is designed to give students a comprehensive survey of the rich literary legacy of Latin-American writers. It will include folktales from the oral tradition, short works of fiction and non-fiction, poetry, excerpts from novels, and dramatic works. Through reading and discussions, oral reports, and the completion of a research paper on selected authors, students will gain a deeper appreciation of the cultural backgrounds of the various representative writers from colonial to contemporary periods. Classes will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisites: Spanish as your first language, completion of three years of high school Spanish, or permission of the Director. Homework per class meeting: 4-6 hours

2529 French Literature
5 units	MTh, 8:30-12:00	Maria Ashot	$410
This course is for students who have a passion for French language and culture. Students will work intensively to further develop their reading, listening, and speaking skills. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and discussing French literary texts and periodicals, drawing from a variety of short selections by Molire, Dumas, Proust, Balzac, and Flaubert. The class will also view one or two classics of French cinema and listen to French songs. Classes will be conducted entirely in French. Prerequisites: Completion of at least three years of high school French or permission of the Director. Homework per class meeting: 4-6 hours

2580 Study Lab
0 units	By Arrangement	Staff	$235
Study Lab is offered in tandem with the student's academic course in order to provide assistance with learning a specific subject, organizing course materials, managing time, understanding and completing assignments, and reviewing for tests. Students will develop study skills which they can also apply to other courses in the future. In Study Lab, students will gain social skills to use in presenting themselves with confidence in class and in meetings with instructors. The Study Lab meets twice each week and will be scheduled on the same days as the student's academic course. If the student is enrolled in an afternoon class, the Study Lab will be held in the morning, and vice versa. Check the box under Course Selections (Section II) on p. 1 of the application form to receive more information and to apply. ATDP will send more information upon acceptance. The Study Lab is not available as a stand-alone course.