Fitness
This class gives students the opportunity to participate in and learn about a variety of workouts. Some of the sessions offered are: personal training in the fitness center, basketball, outdoor sports and aerobics.
First Aid
This hands-on class will focus on the importance of First Aid and Emergency Preparedness. Students will learn the basics of First Aid and CPR and have the opportunity to earn their American Red Cross certifications. Practice of the techniques will be integral during this course. The importance of Emergency Preparedness will be discussed and guest…
Finance Lab
Students will learn all the facets of online banking, managing bank accounts via a phone application, and will plan their spending for the week. Students will also learn about direct deposit, managing paychecks, and how to check their account balance. Students will learn about filling out a W-2, and understanding how they are taxed with…
Fashion
This course is designed to teach students the basic principles of fashion. They will learn a brief history of fashion and where the styles we see today originated from. There will be emphasis on fitting to make clothes more flattering to the body, as well as how to combine colors: including complementary, neutrals and patterns.…
Experimental Drawing II
This course will take the skills taught in Experimental Drawing I and apply them and further expand students’ knowledge and application of drawing. This class is about drawing; about the experience of drawing; and about the possibilities of looking at the world with new eyes. Students will learn how to produce a broad range of…
Experimental Drawing
This class is about drawing; about the experience of drawing; and about the possibilities of looking at the world with new eyes. Students will learn how to produce a broad range of values with different materials, perspective rendering, and modeling of forms. We will look at the drawings of the Old and Modern Masters. Learn…
Environmental Science
This course will provide a broad overview of current environmental issues, with a focus on global climate change; pollution and waste reduction; and human interventions that can reduce our impact on local and global ecosystems. Students will work on several projects in class: A local wildlife census Display and timeline of current climate-change issues Display…
Ecology
This hands-on, experiential course will give students an overall view of the concepts of ecology and conservation, as well as a closer look at local environmental conditions and concerns. Neighborhood field trips and at least one long distance field trip will highlight the concepts presented in the class.
Drama
Exploring your theatrical side is the focus of this new course. Students will begin by participating in a series of structured physical movements and guided meditation to warm up their bodies and their minds. The class will engage in theatre and improvisational games designed to open their creative thought and allow them to become comfortable.…
Diversity
This course will look at diversity and differences in the US from a historical and cultural perspective. The curriculum will explore differences in race, gender, and disability as they have evolved through history with emphasis on the impact of the Civil Rights Movement. Student will learn how the current climate of strengths, celebrating diversity, and…
What comes after graduation? Many College Experience students, in fact most, choose to remain in Albany. They maintain friendships with their fellow and former graduates, form romantic partnerships, and some get married.