Fusion Learning Center is so much more than a traditional tutoring center—with more individual attention, more flexibility, and more options.
Five advantages of Fusion Learning Center:
- Our one-to-one ratio and mentoring approach to learning allows for every session to be customized to the individual student’s needs, interests, and learning style.
- Every tutor is also a teacher, with a bachelor's degree or higher, and knows what your child needs to learn to succeed.
- There are no set tutoring "packages," rather the quantity and frequency of tutoring sessions is determined on an individual basis.
- Tutoring sessions are offered any time of day, not just after school, to meet the scheduling demands of each student.
- In addition to standard- and honors-level academic tutoring, we offer SAT/ACT test prep and enrichment classes in art, music, yoga, and more!
Art Classes - overview
The one-to-one teaching environment creates a very different experience for the Visual Arts at Fusion. While the curriculum is designed to cover state standards, the content and teaching style are completely adapted to the individual student’s preferences, encouraging self-expression without the distraction of a large class or the frustrations of a limited environment, standardized projects, strict timeline, and peer judgment, often seen in the traditional realm through use of model examples and/or a sense of competition.
In Studio Art, for example, the class will be tailored to your most effective learning style, allowing you to be taught in a manner conducive to the way you learn best. Have trouble sitting still? The teacher can provide you with hands-on tools and materials to explore and learn with as you discuss concepts. This may include demonstrating the elements of art (color, line, shape, form, space, texture, and value) rather than just looking at examples: showing “line” with wire, graphite, charcoal, micron pen or showing “color” with a palette of thick, richly intense acrylic paints with hands-on color mixing and shading.
Not only is the content of the course customized and the teaching style, but the environment is designed to let you experience art within a setting of inspiring, creative possibilities. The art room provides inspiration in sensory languages through visual presentation, aromatherapy, tactile experience, and music of your choice. Music has proven to be particularly important, as a form of inspiration, and we respect the listening choices of each individual. The student feels comfortable and more in sync with the environment when working on a piece of art and being able to listen to the music he or she finds inspiring.
One-to-one teaching provides numerous advantages. We have only to follow our own timeframe, without worry of others catching up or being held back. Some of our students, because of learning differences or temperament, are far more successful having the opportunity to visualize, design, create, and recreate at their own pace.
We also have the advantage of more specialized materials for our art classes, not having to supply a large number of student materials that might otherwise be cost-prohibitive. For example, micron pens, individually cut matting for compositions, fan brushes, etc. We have the advantage of catering to the student’s inner self, taking the time to become well-acquainted with the student and his or her personal preferences.
Art 6
Art 6 is an introductory art course. It lays the foundation for art appreciation and production skills through hands-on projects and narrative lessons. Students participate in and are exposed to the elements and principles of art, techniques, art history,
and criticism.
Art 7
Art 7 builds on the skills learned in Art 6.
Art 8
Art 8 builds on the skills learned in Art 7.
Art History
This course covers the history of art from ancient to modern time. Focus is given on how to view and talk about art using the appropriate terms and vocabulary.
Digital Photography I
Digital Photography is a course designed to provide the student with a basic foundation of the artistic qualities and applications of photography as an expressive medium. Within this class, students will become familiar with the more complex terminology
and elements of photography including: principles of design and composition, photographic imaging equipment, materials, methods, and processes.
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Digital Photography II
Digital Photography is a course designed to provide the student with a further foundation of the artistic qualities and applications of photography as an expressive medium. This class will build upon the skills learned in Digital Photography I.
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Digital Photography III
Digital Photography is a course designed to provide the student with a further foundation of the artistic qualities and applications of photography as an expressive medium. This class will build upon the skills learned in Digital Photography II.
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Digital Photography IV
Digital Photography is a course designed to provide the student with a further foundation of the artistic qualities and applications of photography as an expressive medium. This class will build upon the skills learned in Digital Photography III.
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Form and Space
5 credits per semester
Form and Space students will study architecture and design through their surroundings. The objective is to introduce a fundamental understanding and appreciation of the principles of good design.
Graphic Design
The purpose of this Graphic Design course is to give students an understanding of the powerful role graphic design plays in shaping the way we see the world. The course will instruct students in the language, elements, and practice of graphic design. Students
will leave the course with an appreciation for the historical significance, as well as modern usage, of graphic design, as well as the tools to create their own unique design pieces.
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Manual Photography
This course is designed to give the student a solid foundation in the art and application of photography. An overview of the camera will be taught including care and maintenance. Applications in both exposure and composition techniques will be taught. These
techniques will be applied throughout the course with various projects. Historical and cultural relevance of photography will also be covered.
Studio Art I
Studio Art I is an introductory art course. It lays the foundation for art appreciation and production skills through hands-on projects and narrative lessons. Students participate in and are exposed to the elements and principles of art, techniques, art
history, and criticism.
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Studio Art II
Studio Art II is an advanced art course. It follows the foundational course for art appreciation and production skills through hands-on projects and narrative lessons. Students participate in and are exposed to the complex ideas of art, techniques, art history,
and criticism. This course will build on the skills learned in Studio Art 1.
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Studio Art III
Studio Art III is an advanced art course. This course will build on the skills learned in Studio Art II.
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Studio Art IV
Studio Art IV is an advanced art course. This course will build on the skills learned in Studio Art III.
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Yearbook
The yearbook course has been designed to provide students with multimedia, journalism and operation skills. There is an emphasis for students to gain useful, real world skills in time management, teamwork, and design principles. Students will be involved in a remarkable experience of planning and executing their yearbook from conceptualization through final completion. Students will work to become independent learners and critical thinkers, while creating a sense of community within the classroom.
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