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
When your student grows up, you want them to know—and do—the kind of work that makes them happy. If photography is something that already puts a smile on your student’s face, this course will inspire them to level-up their skills in both taking and editing pictures.
Students in this course begin by learning the essential features of software for organizing and enhancing their photos. Mentors then guide students through a case study in which they strategize how to take top-notch pictures on a family vacation. Students also practice taking portraits of both people and animals (with an emphasis on respecting their subjects and practicing proper etiquette as photographers) and learn about tools for printing their finished work.
Students who complete this course expand their repertoire of skills to identify and make the most of photo opportunities on a daily basis. They are more excited than ever to practice and use photography to express their view of the world.
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 I manage and edit my photos?
What are some of the standard features of photo editing software?
What are the best ways to photograph nature?
How do I photograph people?
What is proper etiquette for a photographer?
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