Ollywood
What makes a movie a movie? How is storytelling through film different from storytelling through literature? Which films deserve a “thumbs-up” and which deserve a “thumbs-down” – and why? These are just some of the questions you will pursue in the Ollywood course. By investigating the stages of pre-production, production and post-production, you will develop…
Read MoreBiomimicry
Bioneers are “biological pioneers”: people who tackle social & environmental challenges from an ecological point of view by mimicking nature. Bioneers often ask: What would nature do in this case? The purpose of the Biomimicry course is to introduce you to the concept of “bioneers” through Art & Science. You will investigate diverse case-studies of…
Read MoreScoring with the Major Leagues
The purpose of Scoring With the Major Leagues is to discover the heart & soul of a game, to identify the teamwork and rivalries that drive the pursuit of greatness, and the rare & blessed process of becoming a dynasty. Scoring with the Major Leagues uses popular games such as basketball, baseball, football and soccer…
Read MoreGlobal Peace
What is peace? What is violence? What does peace look like in your community? How does peace generate peace around the world? Why are there so many stories of nonviolent peace movements? These questions guide the Global Peace course, which is centered around the study of Gandhi’s four principles of nonviolence.
Read MoreYou Are Beautiful
Why is it important for art to be accessible? How does public art spark human interaction? How does art go viral? Students will examine the history of public art and its ability to transform spaces and connect people on a worldwide scale in the You Are Beautiful course. Inspired by case studies of successful public…
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