Summer for Success Brochure

Block A: 9–9:50 a.m. Caring for Animals Explore animal husbandry and welfare science as you work with our resident animals in Beacon’s Anthrozoology Lab, sharing in every aspect of their overall care. This course includes a capstone project. Social Media Marketing What does takes to be a social media marketer? Learn the basics of developing your own social media campaign and gain the skills LEGO® bricks are used to create incredible works of art, mechanics and architecture. Explore the creative and inventive side of LEGO using LEGO BrickLink Studio 2.0 while developing critical skills. Digital Literacy & Online Presence Digital literacy and your online presence play an important role in college admission — and your career. Learn about your digital footprint, creating a professional online presence and using online etiquette. Lyrical Literature Great songs are built on the same elements found in literature. Explore universal themes, rhetorical devices and figurative language to discover how great lyrics are created — and become a better reader! Women have played critical roles in revolutionary, anticolonial and political resistance movements. Joi us in analyzing their impact on political and social change from the French Revolution to the Arab Spring. Psychology of Cults Examine the phenomena of cults using sociological and social psychological theories — plus narrative and literary accounts. Learn the steps involved from recruitment and commitment to disaffiliation. Introduction to Photography: Seeing the World Through the Lens Learn how to capture meaningful moments with purpose, whether you’re using a smartphone or DSLR! Develop your technical skills and create a personal visual narrative, culminating in a photo exhibition. DISCOVER A SUBJECT YOU LOVE — AND BUILD YOUR COLLEGE SKILLS! Choose 1 Class Each from Blocks A, B & C EXPLORATION TRACK needed to thrive in this dynamic field. Building with the Brick Women in Resistance, Revolution & Rebellion

Block B: 10–10:50 a.m. Wildlife & Field Conservation Wildlife is all around you! Observe local wildlife at a local green space, document your observations using a professional field journal and explore Project WILD programs. (Includes a capstone course.) Modern Humanities: Pop Culture and the Art of Storytelling In this exciting class, you’ll dive into the art of narrative by engaging in pop culture as a way to hone your communications skills through hands-on reading, writing and speaking projects. Quantum Leap: A STEAM Voyage Explore the topics of rocketry, robotics and simulation and learn to apply real-world critical thinking to transform top attractions at a local Learn to navigate platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, crafting engaging content that resonates with your target audiences while analyzing successful influencer campaigns. Psychology of Gaming There’s more to gaming than you know! Learn how psychology is used to create video games that people will want to play (and sometimes can’t stop!) and how therapists use games to help their clients. Creative Writing Through Dungeons & Dragons Develop your creative writing skills through an engaging and interactive process. You’ll create a well-developed character and collaborate with peers to build a world and campaign plot. Textile Arts Create artistic illustrations on fabrics using dye and the batik technique. This course includes lessons on the history of batik, materials and tools, wax preparation and dyeing techniques. Motion Graphics Create eye-catching animations and add special effects to your concepts using animation software. This course will introduce you to the skills needed to produce professional-quality motion graphics. theme park into creative learning environments. Content Creation & Influencer Marketing in the Digital Age

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