Our Programs for teens (15-18 years old)

In this workshop students explore a foundational element of digital media art; the making of an image with light. Students will explore and push the boundaries of their own composition through it’s translation to large scale light projection and through the composite images they will make with the work of their peers. This will invite reflection on color, texture, form, and scale as well as representation and collective identity.

Key questions; How are we defining digital media? Is it something we can use and have control over? What is a digital Image? Where do we see them and who is represented? 

In our incredibly image rich society, this work shop investigates image creation through light and shadow, individual identity, and shared identity. Also, how we can individually and collectively contribute to image production and representation. This project combines tactile media and digital video to create a composite image of the children’s collective identity through time. The integration of the moving image (the video of the children that will be digitally projected) with the static image (the collage transparency compositions on the overhead projector) will introduce two different ways of controlling and anticipating a composite image. This project will be heavily participatory and collaborative.

We will use the digital video camera to shoot scenes of the students acting out scenes and characters that belong in their individual or layered transparency compositions. Then using the digital projector and the overhead projector together we will layer the projected video of the students and the overhead projections of their compositions to make a composite image of the two.

From beginner to expert, this class is perfect for those who want to learn how to play chess or improve their level. Led by an expert chess player, students will be taught the basics of chess as well as key game plays and fun challenges. By playing chess, kids can improve and develop cognitive skills, including memory, logical thinking, critical thinking, concentration, problem-solving, and visual processing. Chess is fun for all ages! 

In this class students will receive academic support in French from highly qualified teachers. FSL stands for French as a second language and this program is a perfect opportunity for students who need extra support and guidance in French. Students will be able to have more one on one support than in a typical classroom. Teachers will help tutor students in French for their various projects and assignments throughout their academic year.

In this class, you will learn how to present a successful pitch that is both concise and clear and will convince your English speaking audiences.  

You will leave this class completely immersed in the New York spirit of  enthusiasm, confidence and ambition and be ready to present your ideas whether it be to a colleague, a client or an investor ! 

This class will teach you tips and techniques for successful interviews, students will find it invaluable for international job opportunities. Those planning on remaining locally will also find this course very helpful.  Practice makes perfect - mock interviews and encouraging feedback from professors will leave you ready for the next steps in your career

Public speaking  incorporating various artistic methods such as improv, vocal, breath and postural training that will give you confidence to assert yourself in public. We give you tips and techniques, whatever your goal is.  Whether you simply want to be more confortable speaking English, improve your diction, or your ability to present an idea, this is the class for you! 

This course adds to students’ fundamental knowledge of the English language (reading, writing, speaking, listening, cross-cultural competence) in a fun and interactive way by learning how to formulate arguments and presenting debates.

In many American schools, debate teams consist of groups of students who approach and discuss critical questions through the use of rational arguments based on well-researched evidence. Students in this course will learn to do the following: 

• Acquire research, literacy, critical thinking and      problem-solving skills by acquiring basic familiarity with research and      library tools, sources of information, their value and credibility for      debate
• Acquire and put to use technical vocabulary      related to program topics according to accepted rules of grammar; learning      about different debate formats and arguments, persuasive writing styles
• Develop excellent oral and written communication      skills via presentation projects and written reports, notes
• Gain confidence through the practice of public      speaking and competition
• Cultivate empathy and global dialogue by showing      openness to analyzing multiple sides of an issue at stake
• Broaden knowledge base by becoming familiar with      different topics and issues at hand
• Attain social change and advocacy skills by taking      stands on issues that matter 
• Learn teamwork and civility by listening and      showing politeness, courtesy, consideration, tolerance, and thoughtfulness      to different presentations, opinions, and arguments
• Divide tasks as well as set and meet deadlines