Courses

Introduction to Art

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Fine Arts
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Grades: 7, 8
This is a foundational art course that includes the study of art history, art production, and art criticism. The influence of prominent artists and several art movements will be introduced to students. Students also visually express themselves by applying learned production skills to various projects. Read More

Introduction to Commercial Art

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Fine Arts
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
This commercial art course teaches the introductory elements of graphic design, the concept of simplification, and the history and function of typography. Students will also apply principles and elements of design, employ principles and concepts of advertising, and use a computer to research, create, or manipulate images. Read More

Middle School Career Explorations

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Business Education
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Grades: 7, 8
When you think about your future, what careers do you see? Police officer? Nurse? Farmer? Restaurant manager? In Middle School Career Exploration, you’ll explore careers in more than 15 different career areas. From the energy field to sales and from law to transportation, you’ll learn more about what careers are... Read More

Public Speaking

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Speech and Communications
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is an introduction to public speaking that involves analyzing a variety of speeches using classical and contemporary theories. Students also learn to speak in an organized and effective manner and prepare a complete speech outline with supporting material. This course uses our “https://is.byu.edu/ksa” Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA)... Read More