Pixels & Palettes: The Hidden Art History Inside Video Games (12-18)
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Pixels & Palettes: The Hidden Art History Inside Video Games Wednesdays, 12:30-1:25 PM Teacher: Brook Bernhardt, M.A. brookabrams@gmail.com Course Cost: $420*** Course Duration: 15 weeks Ages: 12-18 What makes our favorite video games look so good? Great art! Art has a long history of enriching human lives that began well before the 20th century. This class is about finding the throughline connecting past art to present movement media. Students will explore art history through the lens of modern video games. Activities include crafting an art history timeline and creating mini-projects to replicate the art of favorite video games. The source text for art information in this class is The History of Art: A Global View: Prehistory to the Present by Robertson et al. Very motivated or mature students may consider purchasing the eBook, but access to the text is not required for class participation. Contact instructor Brook Bernhardt with questions: brookabrams@gmail.com ***NOTE: Please read the following, reflect on your financial situation, and choose a price for my classes that makes sense for your family. I offer a sliding scale because I believe in maximizing accessibility and being a part of economic justice. $115 -unable to meet basic needs* -no car/can’t afford gas -unemployed/underemployed -unstable housing situation -no expendable income** $240 -meeting basic needs* is stressful but doable -usually have access to some form of transportation -employed or underemployed -stable housing -limited expendable income** $355 -basic financial needs are regularly met -own or lease a car -own a home or rent a higher-end property -employed or do not need to work to meet needs -some expendable income** $420 -all items from the previous box are true -have the resources to pay this amount without financial strain In addition to the points above, consider paying less if you: -have immigration-related expenses -are an elder with limited financial support -are an unpaid community organizer -are a returning citizen, denied work due to incarceration history Consider paying more if you: -own investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money -travel for fun -work part-time (or not at all) by choice -have a relatively high degree of earning power due to education, gender, race, class, etc. even if not currently utilizing said power. *food, housing, transportation **money to buy a cup of coffee at a coffee shop, a movie ticket, a new item of clothing, etc.
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Refund Policy: The LEAD Refund policy for dropping a class is as follows: • Class canceled 1+ weeks before classes begin = full refund of class and LEAD fees. • Class canceled 1 week before OR after classes begin = no refund of LEAD fees. Refund of class fees is up to the discretion of the instructor. If, for some reason, a class you have signed up for is canceled by LEAD or the instructor (either before or after the start of classes), you will have the option of receiving a refund of your LEAD per-class fee or applying it to another class. These terms are subject to change per semester.