Cinderella, Harry Potter, and Darth Vader -- each one of these characters has a unique story that makes them memorable. Behind the familiar faces lies a rich history that shapes each of these characters: guiding their actions, rhetorics, and personalities. In this class, you will learn how to write a character through their motivation and backstory. Students will also act out their characters, bringing them to life.

What makes a perfect city? From the grid plans in the Indus Valley to the Boulevards of Paris, urban design plays a major role in shaping the built environment and the individual. In this class, we’ll discuss the history of urban design and how these principles are used to create equitable and sustainable cities. Get ready to learn about zoning, transportation, and open spaces as we talk about our favorite parts of our hometowns and draw our ideal communities! :)

Interested in maps? Want to learn how to make your own? Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has revolutionized the field of geography by allowing users to create digital maps within minutes. GIS has the power to create maps for political predictions, site suitability for new construction, and even agricultural and hydrographical research. In Mapping and Spatial Analysis with GIS, we'll teach you how to make your very own map from scratch in under an hour! By the end of the class, you'll have a basic understanding of GIS software and how to create maps that tell a story.