Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
​All students must complete a project for these classes.
Prosper Arts:                                Fall 2023

GRADE: K-12
FORMAT: In-person 
LOCATION: 117 W Ferry St. Berrien Springs Mi. - Studio is located above the Rabbit Yarn shop. Parking is on the street and the entrance is in the back. (Look for the green Prosper Arts signs)
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INSTRUCTORS: Heather West, Boeun Grace Son, and Angel Pearce  Click on each instructor's name to read more about them.
CONTACT INFO: Ms. Heather: 269-351-2351 (call or text), Mrs. Angel’s Phone: 269-697-1358 (call or text, text preferred)

​Classes begin the week of Sept. 4. (NO CLASSES THANKSGIVING WEEK) optional Student Gallery Expo in December- time/place TBD

Additional registration on-site is not required.

Grades: 5-12:

Photography
Thursday 4-5:30pm
In this class, we will cover some of the FUNdamentals of photography and how to optimize your ability to use your camera as a tool to effectively express your creativity.  Students must have a camera with manual capabilities such as a DSLR or a Mirrorless Camera. Please program your autofocus to use a single focal point before coming to class, instructions are in your camera’s owner’s manual. At this time we have two cameras that can be used in class only, and shared by up to two students each for those with a sincere desire to master these skills. Please contact Mrs Angel ASAP if your student will need to use a classroom camera.
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*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
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Teacher of Record: Lisa VanPlew-Cid