Glimpse of Electives Offered at Gables

Film

Being the first assignment of the year, Cavaliers had to submit 10 black and white photos. Showcasing her creativity, this student experimented with different lighting, settings and poses. (Courtesy of Sol Fernandez)

Teacher: Mr. Rodriguez

In Film, Cavaliers go over scripts as groups that they each created based off certain prompts. Providing each other feed back and critiques they help one another adjust plot holes to curate an ideal script. Students enjoy watching films from all sorts of genres and directors taking the time to study camera angles, cut scenes and editing to improve upon their own skills.

Film-related careers: Film and video editor, film director, screen writer, camera operator and cinematographer.

Fashion

In fashion one, there are two major projects Cavaliers work on throughout the school year: a tote-bag that turns inside out and a pair of shorts. (Eliem Salazar)

Teacher: Mrs. Monzon

Cavaliers in Fashion learn to develop creative thinking skills. Students are given the creative liberty of choosing their own fabric for projects, unlocking a keen eye for textures. As Cavaliers continue taking the course they move onto creating farther complex pieces of clothing that require more time and skill.

Fashion-related careers: Fashion designer, costume designer, design assistant, textile designer and film wardrobe stylist.

Anatomy and Physiology

Presenting a PowerPoint on the promethean board, Ms. Anger’s students take detailed notes on the lecture. Beside the board, various diagrams of the human body are present. (Courtesy of AnnMarie Reyes)

Teacher: Ms. Anger

Mainly through visual representations such as different skeletons in her classroom and a model of the body where inside organs are seen, lectures, Kahoots, presentations, Ms. Anger presents all of the systems in the human body. Cavaliers adapt to medical vocabulary and learn knowledge crucial to the medical field.

Anatomy and Physiology related Careers: Medical doctor, physical therapist, nurse, biomedical engineer and an emergency medical responder.

Law Studies

Brainstorming questions for a direct examination, Mr. Garcia provides edits to his students on details to improve for their interrogations. (Courtesy of Daniela Diaz)

Teacher: Mr. Garcia

Cavaliers in hopes of pursuing a career in the law department and acquiring a new set of skills find their place in Law Studies. Taught by Mr. Garcia, each quarter students decide their groups and are given a mock case, which they must present in a trial. Being either civil or criminal, as the quarters progress, cases become more detailed.

Future Careers: Lawyer, judge, law professor, legal consultant and politician.

Ceramics

Senior, now Gables alumni Ale Toruellas finds pleasure in the masterpiece she is creating using a potters wheel and a variety of tools to assist her. (Gaby Blanco)

Teacher: Ms. Stapleton

Taking a hands-on approach, Ms. Stapleton demonstrates how to create the pottery using a potters wheel or by hand all while students shape their own designs. Once they have finalized carving out their sculptures their work is glazed adding an additional coat of paint. Cavaliers create four to five projects which upon completion can be taken home.

Ceramics-related Careers: Ceramic artist, pottery designer, pottery or ceramics instructor and ceramic manufacturer.

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