Electives Program
If you want the personal connection of an excellent brick-and-mortar classroom combined with the flexibility of online learning for your student, choose this option. Our signature live online courses are the heart of the Williamsburg program, led by expert mentors who create a deep sense of community between students. Live courses include the following benefits:
In many live courses, we offer both a Classic and Honors format. Students in both versions meet in the same live class sessions, but students in Honors courses have about 30% more readings and assignments, including projects that are more challenging. Students are welcome to enroll in whichever version fits best for them and can switch within the first twenty-one days of the semester. Honors courses are not available in the self-paced format.
If your student works well independently or needs more flexibility to work around other
activities, our self-paced courses are an ideal option and provide a richer, more personal experience than many other asynchronous online courses. Self-paced courses include the following benefits:
In high school Math, Fine Arts, PE, and Electives, we offer independent courses so students can earn academic credit for learning from a third-party curriculum provider. Some students prefer alternative math programs; others put in long hours practicing musical instruments, competing on an athletic team, or participating in internships. Students can earn credit for these and other activities by enrolling in an Independent Studies course, provided they fulfill the course requirements (see the above course links for full details).
Why This Class
You know your student has something important to contribute to the world—and it just might be that photography is how they’ll share it. If taking pictures is naturally appealing to your student, this course will show them the fundamentals of how to do it well.
Mentors kick off this course by taking students on a tour of the evolution of photography and showing them how to use and care for their cameras. Students then learn to recognize the elements of a great photo and engage their creativity by taking pictures of a range of subjects in different settings. Students receive prompts that guide their practice shots each week and meet monthly to share their work with peers and receive mentor feedback.
By taking this course, students hone their natural interest in photography and learn to see the world through their camera lens. They develop their unique point-of-view and gain insight into the artistic thinking that makes for great photography.
Mentors provide the required learning materials for this course.
This course requires a digital camera. Please see the book list in SIS for details.
How can studying the history of photography help me improve my skills?
How do I work with and care for my camera?
What makes a great photograph?
How are elements of design and art used in photography?
What are backgrounds and foregrounds?
Please contact our Customer Support Team at support@williamsburglearning.com if you have questions.
Please note that program and course descriptions, as well as reading and materials lists, are subject to change as we continuously improve our curriculum throughout the year. Book and materials lists for the upcoming school year are published in SIS mid to late June.
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Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm MST
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1173 S 250 W Ste 107 Saint George, Utah 84770
P. 800-200-6869 F. 435-215-7699