TERM ONE FALL 2009

Perspective Drawing -- artist and musician, Lisa Smouter. This course will focus on the rudiments of perspective drawing, including 1 and 2-Point Perspective. Students will learn how to render various objects in 3D on a 2D surface by learning fundamental rules, and also by observing 3D objects in front of them similar to Still Life drawing. This main portion of the course is very technical, teaching students precision and neatness in their work. Upon displaying a solid understanding of the rudiments, we will also study some guidelines set out by master artists on obtaining the effect of perspective through less technical means (ex. Atmospheric effect). Unlike the first section of the course, this smaller section will relax the artwork students produce, disguising the use of a ruler. A final project will display skills from both portions of the course, producing a beautiful frameworthy piece of art.

Bookkeeping -- Heather Zwart; U of Waterloo Bachelor Math, C.A Option. Family enterprises and small businesses need to have some in-house financial awareness. Our students are susceptible to starting their own businesses, and I would like to help them be more comfortable with the financial aspects of that, whether encouraging them to ‘do it themselves’ or to more ably and willingly support their spouse or their external service.

Bookkeeping 101

• Assets – define, usefulness, protection, control,
• Liabilities / equity – define, how to fund your business, debt
• Inventory – define, who needs it and for how long, inventory systems and control,
• Double entry – define, missing transactions, ‘balance the books’
• Cost versus Accrual – define, appropriateness
• Income / Expenses – define, record-keeping, catch all your expenses, break even , profit
• Reporting and what is a useful report

Bookkeeping overview

• Shoebox method – alive and well or a casualty
• Manual methods that still work
• Computer programs available (bookkeeping knowledge required, basis of the program, cost and upkeep, export/import of data to/from program)

• Manual versus computer
• Service providers (Why and when should I pay for an external service? Independent bookkeepers, Accounting services, Payroll services)

Cake Decorating: Students will learn how to bake and prepare a cake for decoration. Each week new techniques and styles will be demonstrated and learned and students will be encouraged to design and complete their choice of cake with an emphasis on creativity and flavour combinations. In a relaxed and friendly environment each student will learn how to make sugar decorations with a wide range of culinary uses as well as food safety and hygiene in the kitchen. With Lynne Jury-Doro

Apologetics – Dr. Gord Heath. This course is an introduction to Christian apologetics. Apologetics is a defense of the faith, and this course is an introduction to the issues Christians face and how Christians can defend (and present) their faith in light of those issues. The course will have presentations from the instructor, but will also include class presentations, discussions, debates and so forth. Student will be expected to come prepared to engage the subject matter.

• Biographical paper on a famous apologist
• Book review of The Case for Christ
• Critique of the movie Religulous
• Class presentation
• Most weeks will require some reading to be done in advance (distributed the week before)
• Students will be expected to engage in debates and discussions (a part of preparing for this will be coming to class with written reflections on readings and topic)

Woodworking: There was great enjoyment of this course twice before and as we’ve had requests for a repeat, we are offering it again! Chris Norman enjoyed having our group and is looking forward to having us again. This hands-on program will allow the students to build various projects to develop their skills and confidence, and they will also be able to design and build a custom project of their choice (ie: shelf, table, Muskoka chair, CD rack, etc). During the 2 hour weekly classes they will learn how to safely use various power tools – table saw, compound mitre saw (chop saw), band saw, router, drill press, sanders. They will learn about fasteners and the types of wood available, and how to oil and stain wood propertly. The focus will be on fun, safety and creativity.

“Chris will first show the tools, teach their names and explain their uses. He stresses safety and using the tools properly. He has never had an injury. This immediately goes into a hands-on class where students get to use the tools under his supervision. Small projects are given initially to experiment with the use of the tools, to help students use the power tools, and gain satisfaction in building. The students will be encouraged to consider a larger project with their parent's approval when they are ready for this which may take up several class times.”