16 mm Film Workshop (Full Day)
Full Day 16 mm Film Workshop: Jul 8-26
Film is a living thing; the little silver halide crystals on film emulsion are organic and alive. This intensive full-day, three-week workshop will be a kind of mini-biography of a single film. Guiding you through every aspect of authoring a short work on 16 mm black and white film stock, this workshop will plunge you headfirst into an intimate relationship with this medium, with all its difficulties, beauties, and idiosyncrasies. Throughout the course, each participant will work toward completing one short movie. This will culminate in a group screening. Class is open to rising 9-12 graders in addition to current undergrads. *Please note: A $275 lab fee applies for equipment use and processing fees.
Rochester Scholars A: Jul 8-19
AM: Introduction to Theatre Technology
Students will be given the introduction to the many tools, techniques, and tricks used today, and yesterday, to create the magic of theatre. During the first week of this course, participants will have the opportunity to build and paint individual scenery pieces. Week two will consist of set-up and operation of the lighting and sound equipment used in a modern theatre production. This includes the introduction and operation of the computers currently available today to control this equipment.
AM: Discover the Cosmos
Have you ever wondered what a black hole really is? Or thought about how the sun and our solar system came to be? These and other introductory astronomy questions will be explored in this interactive astronomy course. Students will learn about our solar system, star formation and evolution, exoplanets, galaxies and black holes, and the search for life in the universe. They will create a scale model of the solar system, create a Martian lander, build and launch their own rockets, and more! Come travel to astronomical places beyond your wildest dreams!
AM: Introduction to Elementary Japanese
This course is not about merely memorizing useful phrases without knowing any grammatical constructions. After taking this course, students will know how basic Japanese sentences are constructed and how verbs, adjectives, etc. conjugate. Students will be able to introduce themselves and carry some simple but intelligent conversations with one another. If you are a Japanese-anime fan and have always been curious about the language, this course is a must-take. The class will view some anime and/or live-action movies in the original language each day. You will discover that you already understand some of the speeches, based on each day's lesson!
AM: May it Please the Court: A Mock Trial
Imagine being a lawyer assigned to your first big case--and it's a homicide! Whether you're a prosecutor or defense attorney, the defendant's fate is, in many ways, in your hands. How will you plan to prove your case? Gather evidence? Prepare witnesses? Convince a jury? What are the specific procedures you'll use in the courtroom? How do real attorneys prepare and argue their cases? In this course, you'll learn about basic criminal trial procedure, but most importantly, through planning, strategizing, and arguing, you'll learn that trial lawyers work in an exciting world. Field trips to Attica State Penitentiary and the Monroe County Court will be included.
AM: Managing and Imagining Your Future
The goal of this course is to provide important academic, social, and self-reflective capital that young adults will need to successfully navigate decisions made in high school and the community in which they live. Resumes, autobiographies, mock interviews, college essays, time management, balancing athletics and academics in college, and much more will be explored through lecture, guest speakers, and tours of businesses/colleges.
AM: Mastering Computer Graphics
This course offers an introduction to computer graphics. The course will include lessons on image selection, adding layers, using effects, filters, painting blending, and color modification.
AM: Writing About Music
In this course, students will explore the exciting field of music criticism. We will spend our time watching musical performances, writing reviews of performances, and
discussing our writing as a group. The music will include a variety of styles, from
popular music, to jazz, to classical music. The foundation of the course is writing and
group discussion. While we will spend some time reading reviews of concerts by
professional critics, we will learn the most by jumping right in, doing our own writing,
and sharing it with the class. While the course is especially appropriate for musicians,
all are welcome to enroll. The only musical background absolutely required is an
excitement for listening to music and a willingness to engage music in a thoughtful
and open-minded manner.
PM: Media Studies
Learn digital media production skills. Make your own flash animation, video games, and videos. Discuss the history of intellectual property and our contemporary laws and views on copyright. Participate in the "read-write" culture by producing and sharing your own creations.
PM: Come Join the Band: Creative Music Making
Looking to be in a rock band, create a jazz combo, or sing in your local choir, but don't know how to get started? Learn how to make music creatively by learning new songs in a variety of styles based on material you already know! Further areas covered include songwriting/arranging, effective rehearsal techniques, how to put on a performance, understanding the music business, recording with Garage Band, and more. The course culminates in a live performance by the groups formed and rehearsed during the week. Open to aspiring/intermediate/advanced instrumentalists and singers, as well as established groups.
PM: Argument and Debate: How to Argue and Win
Debate emphasizes public speaking, critical thinking, organization, and research, while improving self-confidence and self-esteem. These tools make for success in any academic discipline or field of personal interest. This course introduces argumentation and logic, policy analysis, and problem solving. Basic research techniques will emphasize the use of Internet databases. Students practice debate in front of an audience and are encouraged to voice their opinions on a number of social issues in a forum that stresses free speech and open-mindedness.
PM: Introduction to Chinese
This is an introductory course in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) language and is designed to develop students' Chinese cultural knowledge and functional language ability. The one- or two-week program will introduce Chinese culture in various fun and engaging ways, and cover pinyin and character fundamentals, and daily Chinese phrases and sentences.
PM: How to Stay in the Game
This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of human anatomy as it applies to the most common sports injuries. Units of study will cover basic anatomy, injuries to the integumentary system, the head, neck, and spine, major joints, and major muscles. Along with the anatomy of the injury, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques will be discussed. This is a project-based course that will involve research and presentations.
PM: The War Room: Strategies of American Battle
The information that wasn't and isn't covered in school. We will immerse ourselves into the full battle concerning planning, execution, and aftermath. The emphasis will focus on American battles throughout our history, though other battles may be needed for contextual reference at times.
PM: Hand Crafted Photography
In this course, students will learn the basics of chemical photography, starting with making contact images on hand-made cyanotype paper and building pinhole cameras and creating their own paper negatives and positives. The class will provide a basic understanding of photographic technique and creative composition, as well as delve into the art history of the 1970s when many of these techniques were used. Each student will be able to take home their created images and camera.
Rochester Scholars B: Jul 22-26
AM: Biomedical Technology
This course teaches students the underlying physiology of crucial human organ systems and how to record the biological signals which dictate how they perform. Students will learn about vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and electrical signals produced by the muscles and heart. Students will also learn to interpret and integrate these signals with biological processes and diseases.
AM: The Study of Motivation Psychology
The focus of this course is to help students understand why they engage in particular activities or behavior through learning the basic principles of human motivation, specifically from a self-determination theory perspective. Students will learn a variety of topics, ranging from the psychological consequences of money and pursuing the "American Dream" to how motivation is applied to more specific domains and activities (e.g. education, sports, health care, and video games). This course will use a unique combination of lectures and class discussions, along with more hands-on activities derived from some of the classic experiments that have been conducted within the field of motivation psychology.
AM: How to Stay in the Game
This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of human anatomy as it applies to the most common sports injuries. Units of study will cover basic anatomy, injuries to the integumentary system, the head, neck, and spine, major joints, and major muscles. Along with the anatomy of the injury, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques will be discussed. This is a project-based course that will involve research and presentations.
AM: Genes and Genomes
This course is an introduction to an emerging field in biology called genomics. Participants will explore the DNA sequence information of several organisms including the human genome. Using hands-on molecular biology techniques, students will determine the DNA sequence of a fruit-fly gene. Subsequently, students will perform a computer-based comparative search of their sequenced fruit-fly gene in the yeast, worm, mouse, and human genomes. Probing the genetic catalogue of different organisms will illuminate students with the fact that genes are shared among various life forms and perform similar functions in different organisms.
AM: The Erie Canal and the Making of Rochester
Rochester has a rich history that really began with the opening of the Erie Canal in the 1820s. This engineering marvel transformed life in upstate New York and made Rochester the first American boomtown. The varied and vibrant population was active in areas ranging from Civil Rights to manufacturing and technical innovation. George Eastman's Kodak camera, Chester Carlson's copy machine, and Jacob Meyers' first automatic voting machine were all invented here, and the community remains a strong center of invention and innovation, particularly in medicine and imaging. This course will cover a wide range of topics covering Rochester's rich history.
AM: Platelets: Stuck in a Sticky Situation
In this course, we will use platelets as the model cell type to explore fundamental concepts in cell biology. This course will further investigate cells in our body by researching their unique and distinct molecular characteristics. We will complete various activities such as bone marrow cell collection and fluorescence microscopy to visualize platelet cellular properties. Class reserved for rising 11-12 grade students only.
AM: Discover the Cosmos
Have you ever wondered what a black hole really is? Or thought about how the sun and our solar system came to be? These and other introductory astronomy questions will be explored in this interactive astronomy course. Students will learn about our solar system, star formation and evolution, exoplanets, galaxies and black holes, and the search for life in the universe. They will create a scale model of the solar system, create a Martian lander, build and launch their own rockets, and more! Come travel to astronomical places beyond your wildest dreams!
AM: The Language of Cinema
For more than one hundred years, movies have shocked audiences, moved them to tears of joy, sorrow, and anger, and transfixed them in philosophical contemplation or simple awe. But why do the movies affect audiences so powerfully? How do they achieve their effects? In this course, we will explore the forms, functions, and history of the cinematic language. We will watch and discuss several movies, including selections from The Godfather, Casino Royale, The Dark Knight, and The Simpsons. We will also film and edit our own short scenes. In the process, we will learn why filmmakers use cinematic languages and ultimately gain a deeper understanding of and richer appreciation for movies.
AM: Careers in Engineering
Through stimulating lectures, interactive labs, and informative field trips, this class introduces the many disciplines of engineering, and what to expect during academic training at a university level. Students will be provided with an overview of the necessary tools for analysis and problem solving, and will be encouraged to use their creativity, energy, and interpersonal skills while participating in several in-class design projects. Additionally, students will learn the importance of mathematics, science, and technology in everyday engineering situations. By the end of the course, they will have a better-defined idea of engineering, its requirements, and their options for a future within this field.
AM: Strangeness in Quantum Physics
This course is comprised of a series of mini-lectures and demonstrations about the basic phenomena of quantum physics. The mini-lectures will require only a math background in algebra. Basic quantum mechanics covered will include quantum tunneling, quantum superposition, and two-particle quantum entanglement. The demonstrations will include a series of optics experiments such as the quantum eraser, optical interferometry, generation of the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen (EPR) paradox (aka "spooky action at a distance"), and Bell's inequality.
AM: High School Wind Ensemble Workshop (ESM)
This five-day intensive wind ensemble workshop is for students currently in grades 8-12. In addition, college students who reside in the Rochester area and are music majors or minors may enroll in the class without cost to assist in sectional preparation and to perform with the students. Mr. Tiberio will take time to work with college music education majors to prepare this ensemble for a performance. The class is offered to Level 5 and 6 NYSSMA soloists on all wind instruments and percussion. A concert on Friday evening will represent the culmination of the week's exploration of some contemporary and traditional works for wind ensemble or symphonic band. Instrumentation may be limited in certain sections, so early enrollment is encouraged.
AM: High School Electronic Music (ESM)
This one-week course will provide insight into the diverse world of electronic music with an emphasis on basic audio technology and software. Students will learn to record, edit, and produce CDs of their own performances, which can be used for auditions, scholarship applications, and general promotion. Students will become familiar with various types of audio hardware (microphones, mixing boards and MIDI controllers) and software (Audacity, Cubase). Students will also receive a basic introduction to computer music notation (Sibelius). The course will be an introduction to a wide variety of applications in computer music, which will hopefully equip students with resources for successful implementation of music technology in their own careers. No prior knowledge of recording or programming is needed to be successful in this course, though basic computer skills are encouraged.
AM: Eastman Rock Guitar Workshop (ESM)
This is a workshop for rock guitarists eager to develop their skills and knowledge of the guitar. Students will develop better playing and practice techniques, improve reading and transcription skills, explore a variety of approaches to improvisation, and gain a greater familiarity with effects, amps, and other technical aspects of rock guitar gear. These goals will be achieved mostly by focusing on the works of classic rock guitarists such as George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Howe, and others. There will also be introductory sessions on jazz, classical, finger-style, and other styles of playing. Students should be at the intermediate level, which means being able to play several songs or excerpts learned from a teacher, YouTube, or tabs. No music reading skills or background in music theory is required.
AM: Young Performers Chamber Music Program (ESM)
This program is for intermediate and advanced violin, viola, cello, and bass players, grades 5-12 (NYSSMA Level V-VI). The course involves daily chamber music coaching for trios, quartets, and quintets as well as daily string orchestra rehearsal. This week will help students develop chamber music skills and deepen their knowledge of chamber and string orchestra literature in a nurturing environment. Players can strive for excellence in performing with appropriate support from faculty. This course is also open to limited collaborations with winds and piano for pre-formed groups. For more information, contact the director at karineviolin@yahoo.com or (585) 314-8716.
PM: Jazz Primer for Classical Musicians (ESM)
This fun, low-key class consists of a study of the basic concepts of jazz playing and improvisation for all instruments. An ensemble will be created, with standard rhythm section instruments. An informal performance will be given at the end of the week. Students do not need prior knowledge of jazz! Students performing in the wind ensemble camp are encouraged to enroll!
PM: Explorations in World Music (ESM)
This course will balance academic exploration and musical activity, and is intended for any student interested in the many musical cultures found worldwide. No prior musical training or experience is necessary to participate. Internet, audiovisual, and text resources will be used as students conduct guided research to investigate selected cultures' musical practices, history, instruments, and sounds. Students will develop a portrait of their selected musical culture and present what they have learned to the group, supplemented by a combination of student-discovered and teacher-provided audio and video examples. Activities will include rhythmic performance and playing percussion instruments to bring understanding of various musical cultures to life in a participatory way. This course mimics a college-level "Introduction to World Music" course, modified for high school students. Learn about, hear, and make the music of many cultures, while developing a broader sense of the diverse musical practices in which people engage!
PM: Eastman Classic Rock (ESM)
This intensive workshop is designed for motivated high school rock musicians (grades 9-12). The course focuses on rock music from 1955 to 1990, with emphasis on the classic music of artists including the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Yes, and many others. Students will participate in rock combos to build performance and aural skills, and in rock-specific music theory, history, and improvisation sessions. This workshop is especially well suited to students who plan to pursue advanced study in music as well as to those aspiring to a career in popular music. Open to guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists, and vocalists at intermediate level or above.
PM: High School Electronic Music (ESM)
This one-week course will provide insight into the diverse world of electronic music with an emphasis on basic audio technology and software. Students will learn to record, edit, and produce CDs of their own performances, which can be used for auditions, scholarship applications, and general promotion. Students will become familiar with various types of audio hardware (microphones, mixing boards and MIDI controllers) and software (Audacity, Cubase). Students will also receive a basic introduction to computer music notation (Sibelius). The course will be an introduction to a wide variety of applications in computer music, which will hopefully equip students with resources for successful implementation of music technology in their own careers. No prior knowledge of recording or programming is needed to be successful in this course, though basic computer skills are encouraged.
PM: Would You Press the Button?
In this course we will discuss famous moral dilemmas from history, short stories, philosophy, and movies and try to solve them. Should President Truman have authorized dropping the Bomb on Japan? Should you push an innocent person in front of a train if it would save other lives? Should the passengers on the ferry in the film Dark Knight have pressed the button, destroying a ship of convicts to save themselves from the Joker? We will debate these questions and others like them, learn how famous philosophers would have addressed them, and then apply what we have learned about ethics to practical questions through unique games.
PM: Introduction to Chinese
This is an introductory course in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) language and is designed to develop students' Chinese cultural knowledge and functional language ability. The one- or two-week program will introduce Chinese culture in various fun and engaging ways, and cover pinyin and character fundamentals, and daily Chinese phrases and sentences.
PM: Cochlea: Microphone of the Inner Ear
Numerous groundbreaking inventions are inspired by the close observation of biological systems. We explore an example in bioengineering: the cochlea, our hearing organ. The cochlea is a biological microphone. It encodes acoustic vibrations into neural (electrical) signals. This class will learn the basic concepts of the acoustics, vibrations, the inner ear mechanics and physiology, and the working theory of the microphones. By learning the working principles of the cochlea and the microphone, students will understand the similarity and the difference between the cochlea and the microphone. The course will be comprised of lectures, hands-on experiments, and field trips to bioengineering laboratories. Students will assemble their own microphones and test their performances.
PM: The Documentary: A Study of Film
Do you have an interest in movies and film? This class will explore the genre of documentaries. Recently, documentaries have become more popular in mainstream society. We have seen the attention given to films such as Super Size Me, Fahrenheit 9/11, and Food, Inc. These films deal with hot topics in popular culture, and we will be studying how to choose these topics, how to film footage, and how to put it together into a documentary. We will be visiting the George Eastman House and the Dryden Theatre to learn more about film and its effect on society. Throughout the week, we will be filming our own documentary, ultimately resulting in a class short-film project.
PM:The War Room: Strategies of American Battle
The information that wasn't and isn't covered in school. We will immerse ourselves into the full battle concerning planning, execution, and aftermath. The emphasis will focus on American battles throughout our history, though other battles may be needed for contextual reference at times.
PM: Build a Mobile Robot
Now is the chance to build a robot that moves around and interacts with the environment! Sensors, motors, computer programming, robot design, and construction come together in this hands-on workshop. First, students work in small groups using Lego Mindstorm kits to design, build, and program a robot that will accomplish an assigned task. Then, students think of a problem, design a robot to solve it, and build that robot. They learn how to program, work effectively in teams, and solve engineering problems. They learn the start-to-finish design process for building a working system.
PM: Astrogeology: Journey Through Solar System
Have you ever looked at a planet in the night sky and wondered what it might be like to live on it? What would it feel like? Are there mountains, lakes or riverbeds? Are there places that life could potentially exist? All these questions have answers that will lead to even more questions. This class will take you on a journey through the solar system while covering basic physical and geological principles. Students will leave this class with an understanding of how the Earth and planets form, what each planet is like in terms of composition and surface conditions, and if life has the potential to exist in the solar system.
PM: Identity and Popular Culture
Popular culture is becoming increasingly central to global social life. Through music, art, fashion, film, and the World Wide Web, popular culture shapes how we think about and view each other, the world around us, and ourselves. In this class, we will examine how popular culture affects our lives as well as what popular media and culture tell us about who we are, individually and collectively. This course looks at how identity is visualized across six media categories: music, film, graphic novels and comics, fashion, literature, and contemporary visual art. Students will learn how to analyze different forms of popular culture from a visual perspective, 'reading' film scenes, song lyrics, music videos, fashion designs, advertisements, and other forms of popular culture much like a text. Activities include discussion, peer-group work, and art projects.
PM: Animal Physiology and Fun Facts
Do you ever wonder how polar bears survive in the cold? Or how snake venom actually kills prey? Or how bats can see if they are "blind as a bat"? Or how some animals never drink water? The answers to these questions lie in the basic animal physiology! The animal kingdom encompasses several million species, all of which are adapted to their particular environments. This course will use a combination of lectures and fun hands-on activities to teach students more about animals. Students will learn how animal functions and bodily processes allow them to live in their vastly different ecosystems. By the end of the course, students will be able to look at an animal and quickly identify all sorts of fun facts about them, including where they live and what they eat. Students will be able to impress others with their new animal knowledge!
PM: Case Studies in Science: Medical Mysteries
Students will participate in case studies that will take them through a problem-based learning process used by the University of Rochester Medical Center to teach medical students. Participants will learn how to examine DNA, perform laboratory-based tests, identify microbes, and exercise their skills in differentiating between possible diagnoses. Class offered through University of Rochester Medical Center's Life Sciences Learning Center.
PM: The Magic of Molars and the Wisdom of Teeth
What is it like to be a dentist, or a dental specialist such as an orthodontist, pediatric dentist, prosthodontist, periodontist, or oral surgeon? Did you know that today's dentists are teachers and researchers, as well as clinicians? This course will explore hands-on dental procedures, examine the latest equipment, and take a close look at the skills and educational requirements necessary to become an oral health professional. Students will learn firsthand how to conduct an oral examination and to make diagnostic plaster models of teeth for use in treatment planning. Students will meet with dentists who are pursuing careers as faculty in educational programs and with researchers working in the basic sciences or translational arenas. Dental specialists working in diverse and emerging areas of treatment, including dental implants and cosmetic dentistry, will interact with the students. There will be site visits taken to the ambulatory care dental unit and the Center for Oral Biology at the University's Medical Center. The course will focus on the changing field of oral health and the high demands for dentists to meet the oral health care needs of local, national, and international patient populations.
PM: Rochester CSI
Jump into the world of CSI as you study how to investigate a crime scene and
process evidence from a homicide. During the investigation, you will study
fingerprints, hairs, fibers, powders, and fur in order to determine the perpetrator of
this ultimate whodunit. Throughout this intense week, you will familiarize yourself
with the scientific method, microscopes, teamwork, and lab safety. You will work
diligently to find your group's killer by the end of the week. An interest in science
and forensics is recommended.
Taste of College: UR Semesters
TOC Summer 4-wk (commuter): Jul 8-Aug 2
The University of Rochester's Taste of College program provides high school juniors and seniors from the greater Rochester area the opportunity to take classes on a part-time basis for intellectual enrichment. These are regularly scheduled undergraduate courses that are offered during the fall, spring, and summer.
Please note that the current tuition per credit hour is $752. Reference: https://cdcs.ur.rochester.edu/
TOC Summer 4-wk (residential): Jul 8-Aug 2
The University of Rochester's Taste of College program provides high school juniors and seniors from the greater Rochester area the opportunity to take classes on a part-time basis for intellectual enrichment. These are regularly scheduled undergraduate courses that are offered during the fall, spring, and summer.
Reference: https://cdcs.ur.rochester.edu/
TOC Summer 6-wk (commuter): Jul 1 - Aug 9
The University of Rochester's Taste of College program provides high school juniors and seniors from the greater Rochester area the opportunity to take classes on a part-time basis for intellectual enrichment. These are regularly scheduled undergraduate courses that are offered during the fall, spring, and summer.
Please note that the current tuition per credit hour is $752. Reference: https://cdcs.ur.rochester.edu/
TOC Summer 6-wk (residential): Jul 1 - Aug 9
The University of Rochester's Taste of College program provides high school juniors and seniors from the greater Rochester area the opportunity to take classes on a part-time basis for intellectual enrichment. These are regularly scheduled undergraduate courses that are offered during the fall, spring, and summer.
Reference: https://cdcs.ur.rochester.edu/
TOC Fall (commuter): Sept 3 - Dec 22
The University of Rochester's Taste of College program provides high school juniors and seniors from the greater Rochester area the opportunity to take classes on a part-time basis for intellectual enrichment. These are regularly scheduled undergraduate courses that are offered during the fall, spring, and summer.
Please note that the current tuition per credit hour is $752. Reference: https://cdcs.ur.rochester.edu/
