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A Hero In My Eyes In this task, students will represent someone in their life whom they consider a hero through the use of text and photography. This project includes: |
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Analog Flash for Windows In this task, students will create an artistic project that combines various fields as their senior project. This task includes: |
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Chemical Identity Masks In this task, students will create and decorate a two sided mask that represents both their identity and personality. This task includes: |
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Cuentos Infantiles In this task, students will learn basic Spanish vocabulary, teach their words to their peers, and collaborate on writing Spanish children's books to give out at an orphanage. This task includes: |
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Graph-It Design In this task, students will use Excel to create an art peice of a historical figure to be presented at exhibition. This task includes: |
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HTHMA: Invisibility In this task, students will explore the "invisible" aspects of society and bring them to the forefront through a multimedia presentation using documentaries, photo and sound essays, and video installations. This task includes: |
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Lost Postcard Collection In this task, students will roleplay as Odyssues, cataloging their journeys through the book through a series of postcards. This task includes: |
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Picasso's Influence on HTH In this task, students will create a piece of artwork by first using photoshop and then paint. This task includes: |
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Pinhole Photography In this task, students will create their own digital artwork by first creating a pinhole camera, developing their film, and uploading to the computer to be altered. This task includes: |
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Public Service Advertising Campaign In this task, students will work in groups to create a magazine, radio spot, or TV commercial based on a social issue and backed by an advocate for the chosen issue. This task includes: |
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