Investigate the meaning of some of the components represented in the Chenrezig mandala, understand that symmetry is an essential quality of mandalas and create a mandala-style piece of art. Details »
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Apply the Fibonacci Sequence and find its relationship to a piano keyboard. Explore various relationships between music and the Fibonacci Sequence. Details »
Understand the power of myths concerning good and evil, the power of a hero's journey and the power of imagination and creativity through examination of the work of George Lucas and the values of popular culture. Details »
Write and stage a comedy skit based on a family or domestic situation. Examine the historical, social and cultural milieu around which vaudeville thrived. Details »
Compare and contrast the Hollywood film industry of the '30s and '40s with Hollywood today. Details »
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