Boston SMS Course

AP MACROECONOMICS

  • SOCIAL SCIENCES
  • AP

This course introduces students to the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination. It also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, […]

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AP PSYCHOLOGY

  • SOCIAL SCIENCES
  • AP

This course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental […]

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AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

  • SOCIAL SCIENCES
  • AP

This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. The content […]

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AP ART HISTORY

  • SOCIAL SCIENCES
  • AP

This course welcomes students into the global art world to engage with its forms and content as they research, discuss, read, and write about art, artists, art making, and responses to and interpretations of art. By investigating specific course content of 250 works of art characterized by diverse artistic traditions from prehistory to the present, […]

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INTRO TO ART

  • VISUAL ART ELECTIVES
  • ACP

A grade 9 introductory level art class. Students will learn basic art fundamental techniques and processes through hands-on experiences with assorted materials. The cultural, historical, and vocational aspects of art will be included. This one- semester elective will prepare the student for further high school art experiences.

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INTRO TO DIGITAL DESIGN

  • VISUAL ART ELECTIVES
  • ACP

An introductory class that teaches the basics of digital art through projects and research using Adobe Creative Cloud. Students will explore various methods used to create and combine text, symbols and images in communicating ideas. Students will learn the theories of graphic design while producing real world projects.

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ART STUDIO

  • VISUAL ART ELECTIVES
  • ACP

This studio class offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of traditional artistic processes and techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media. Beginning as well as advanced art students will have opportunities for individual learning through class projects and activities.

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DRAWING AND PAINTING I

  • VISUAL ART ELECTIVES
  • ACP

This course introduces students to essential concepts and skills in two-dimensional visual art. Students will learn basic drawing and painting processes such as shading, perspective, color theory, still life and gridding. Materials used will include pen, pencil, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, tempera, and acrylic paints. Sketchbook work is required.

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DRAWING AND PAINTING II

  • VISUAL ART ELECTIVES
  • ACP

This course is designed for students who want to pursue an advanced level of drawing and painting and have appropriate experience or ability. A wide range of assignments and art materials will encourage the exploration of individual creativity. Students will be expected to submit weekly sketchbook assignments and develop portfolio-quality work.

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3D ART

  • VISUAL ART ELECTIVES
  • ACP

This class is an overview of basic skills used to create three-dimensional works of art. With an emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher-level thinking and technical skills. Students will work with wire, paper, plaster, clay and recycled supplies. They will learn the sculpture processes of carving, casting, modeling, and assemblage.

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