Apply geometry, areas, ratios and square roots to understand important principles in photography. Find the best focusing distance, or focal length of lenses, and relate aperture area to light levels. Details »
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Apply the use of measuring, multiplication, division and fractions to understanding what motion picture film is and how it is used. Solve problems about the ratios of frames-per-second, linear length of film to length of time and production costs. Details »
Apply the Fibonacci Sequence and find its relationship to a piano keyboard. Explore various relationships between music and the Fibonacci Sequence. Details »
Explore the differences between writing (or drawing) in a personal journal (or sketchbook) and writing (or creating artwork) that will be viewed by other people. Create your own personal journal or sketchbook. Details »
Describe the era in which Bob Dylan grew up, and examine the cultural and musical influences that shaped his style. Analyze lyrics of Bob Dylan songs for content and meaning. Details »
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