TERM ONE FALL 2008

ART STUDIO
Lisa Smouter (B.A. Redeemer University College) is teaching this course which will focus on the practical application of the Principles of Design. In contrast to past terms, this term will help develop design skills as seen in print and computer-based media. Students will be challenged to design thoughtfully, creatively, and effectively in order to prepare them for future design projects often needed by small businesses, churches, or other organizations. Course material consists of taking an existing brand and developing a logo, business card, advertisement, and a basic website. Students must have a laptop computer with Microsoft Word and the ability to download a reputable, free image-editing software program. On October 23rd, a designer who works in the Art field will substitute teach as Lisa will be away.

Have a good look at our new logo -- it was designed by Josh during Art Studio. Thanks Josh!

CURRENT ISSUES
Steve Pypker, a fourth year at Redeemer University College, majoring in political science and minoring in history, philosophy and environmental science.
“Engaging World Issues: Local and Global Syllabus”
An introduction to modern, post-modern and Christian worldviews, followed by a topical study of several current issues, including consumerism, globalization, and the environment.
The course goals are to:
1) To gain an understanding of what a worldview is and does.
2) To wrestle with complex and knotty issues that have day-to-day relevance.
3) To challenge students to think critically about the way in which we engage God's world.
Once a week class discussion of readings, with some lecturing, along with reading some short photo-copied selections (10-20 pages) from books and newspaper/magazine articles, and a 2-3 page (double-spaced) critical response paper, written on a specific topic of interest arising from class discussion.

TOASTMASTERS
Donna Gomsen (who led our group over 4 years ago) will lead. This Youth Leadership Program is an informal course in the arts of communication and leadership. The ability to clearly express your thoughts to others so that they are heard and understood is important if you are to become successful in life. This ability is also important if you want to participate in group discussions and decision-making activities.
By participating in the Youth Leadership Program, you will learn speaking and leadership skills that you’ll be able to use for the rest of your life. You’ll learn to overcome the nervousness everyone feels when asked to speak before an audience, organize and present your ideas logically and convincingly, listen carefully to others’ ideas, offer helpful advice that will help others improve their speaking and leadership skills, and participate in – and even lead – group discussions or meetings. You’ll increase your self-confidence and, best of all, you’ll have fun while you’re learning and you’ll make new friends.
You can’t learn to play the piano by reading books or listening to lectures on the subject. You must put the instructions into practice. Even if you were to read dozens of books on the subjects, you couldn’t become a good speaker or leader without practice. That’s how the Youth Leadership Program works. You are given plenty of opportunities to practice in a friendly, positive atmosphere. And you’ll receive advice and help from your fellow participants in the process.

COOKING
Upstairs at Fortinos in their community room which has a beautiful, fully equipped kitchen with everything one could use including a dishwasher.
Lesia Hucal, a dietician from the Hamilton Public Health, will lead our group and will organize what takes place in each class, what will be made, give information (and home assignments) and so on. The first lesson will give her more indication of the group, what the capabilities and interests are, and so on. From there she will design the program more specifically.