ZSAT 001 – 31: Satori Camper – Resident – CRN 22388
Staying on campus for entire week.
ZSAT 002 – 32: Satori Camper – Non-Resident – CRN 22389
Going home every night.
Classes 2012
MORNING SESSION
8:10 – 10 a.m.
ZSAT 011 – 43: The Satori Harold (CRN 22404)
In Print and Video, spread the news! How would you like to be involved in one of Satori’s most important lifelines? The eyes and ears of camp, otherwise known as this class, will be responsible for documenting events, highlights and thoughts throughout the week both on paper and on film! Be a part of creating the stories and producing video footage that will ultimately capture how Satori 2012 will be remembered.
Course restrictions: Must be a returning Satori camper; high school students only.
ZSAT 011 – 31: Infectious and Emerging Diseases (CRN 22390)
The immune system of humans and other animals and its role in preventing and controlling disease will be described. Many important questions will be explored, such as: What are the consequences when this important system is compromised due to faulty inheritance or disease? What role does the immune system play in the rejection of transplanted tissue or organs? How does a disease develop? Other topics of discussion enable us to regulate the immune system and treat a number of different types of diseased, as well as current diagnostic procedures to evaluate the immune system for function and activity.
ZSAT 011 – 32: Art As A Door To Understanding Reality (CRN 22391)
Explore historical realities through the visual arts. Day 1- “Why Art?” & “How the Ancient Greeks Changed Our Way of Seeing.”, Day 2 – “The Middle Ages- From Darkness to Mystical Light.”, Day 3- “The Renaissance: Resurrection of the Classical. “, Day 4- “Photography & Film: The Impressionist Response.”, Day 5- “The Age of Extremes & ‘Shock of the New.'” Please be prepared to be intrigued.
ZSAT 011 – 33: Picture This! (CRN 22392)
Digital photography offers a variety of imagery opportunities that are built on the traditions of photography. In addition to stand-alone cameras, cameras are being found in many devices. With this in mind, it is important to know how to maintain the quality of the images by having an understanding and control of the digital process and its possibilities. In this class, students will be able to learn art concepts through the elements of art and principles of design, improve and develop digital photography skills, compose and produce well-crafted digital images, demonstrate a basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, and create projects that yield individual creativity and personal interpretation in a final portfolio.
There is a $15 lab fee associated with this course which must be paid at the time tuition is due. All students must bring their own digital camera – cell phones do NOT count.
ZSAT 011 – 34: Old-Style Journalism in a New Media World (CRN 22393)
The media world has changed more than anyone could possibly imagine in the last 10 years. Gone are the days of ticking wire transmissions and typewriters. Facebook starts revolutions. Reporters are on Twitter. Videos go viral on YouTube. We will take a look at how news is generated and why you should care how you get it. In this class, we will also visit with some of the exciting careers a changing media world is offering.
ZSAT 011 – 35: Unknown Rights are Useless: Do You Know Yours? (CRN 22394)
Every TV show shows some person being arrested stating “I know my rights.” Often on the news or on Facebook, people will rant about how they have various rights – but how often do they actually know their rights? How useful are these rights that we may or may not know about? In this class we will explore where your rights come from and what they are. We will look at such questions as: Who has to respect your rights? Do your rights stem from the US Constitution or elsewhere? Do you have rights if you travel to a foreign country? Come prepared to learn what your actual rights are.
ZSAT 011 – 36: Catch a Brain Wave (CRN 22395)
This class will be held in a psychophysiology laboratory that can be used to measure GSR (sweat gland activity in the palms), heart rate, vasodilatation and constriction of peripheral blood vessels (using a photo electric cell placed on a finger), brain waves, eye movements, and facial muscle activity during emotional responses. Students will be “hooked up” to the equipment and we will look at your own physiological activity. We will also study lie detection (GSR), attraction (pupilar response), dreaming (rapid eye movement), stress (heart rate and vasomotor activity), and hypnosis (brain waves).
ZSAT 011 – 30: The Ideals of the Samurai (CRN 22387)
The Ideals of the Samurai – For nearly a thousand years the warrior class in Japan ruled all levels of society. Appropriating the name Samurai, these warriors dedicated their lives to the pursuit of perfection in all of their daily activities. Meaning “to serve,” the samurai believed in their cause as a just one. In this class we will examine the daily lives of the samurai and the culture that surrounded them. So bring your interest in mysticism as we study the banner system and philosophy that these people lived under. From the moment they woke in the morning until they laid their heads down at night, an idea of bringing harmony to the world was their primary aim. As we dive into the codes and ideals of the samurai and how that impacted their lives, as a class we will find ways to incorporate how they lived into our own lives. A true lesson in satori (or sudden enlightenment) will be had by all!
ZSAT 011 – 38: The Satori Film Challenge (CRN 22397)
In this brand new class, campers will learn to express their ideas through film by tackling unique challenges daily. They will be divided into teams and work to push their creativity to new levels through writing, cinematography, and special effects. The campers will also have to complete their work under a deadline, as every day’s videos get uploaded onto the camp’s website, making this truly the greatest Satori challenge ever!
Midday Session
10:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
ZSAT 011 – 39: The Philosophy and Culture of Satori (CRN 22398)
Satori, by the Zen Buddhist definition, is a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment. In this class we will explore not only the meaning of Satori, but the culture that surrounds it. We will study both the Japanese language and the writings of the Japanese. Students in this class will even get to use Japanese calligraphy and make their own Kanji. Prepare to be enlightened!
ZSAT 011 – 37: Improvise! (CRN 22396)
Be spontaneous and take this class. Take this class and be spontaneous. Either way you come at it, we will learn how to create fun, silly, smart scenes from nothing. Improvisational acting improves your public speaking abilities, exercises your creativity and problem-solving skills. Also, it’s kinda fun.
ZSAT 011 – 40: Channeling Your Muse (CRN 22399)
Creative writing allows us to share our experiences of the world, communicate exciting thoughts in unique ways, and pose challenging questions to readers. We invent new people, new worlds, new rhythms of language. In this college-style workshop, we’ll focus on each student’s work individually as well as study the craft of writing. You’ll learn to develop plot, build characters, and structure poetry in ways that successfully communicate what you want to say with your writing. Get ready for a friendly, supportive atmosphere that will let you experiment and stretch your creativity to the max!
If you have written a short story or poem(s), please bring them along.
ZSAT 011 – 42: Karate (CRN 22403)
Ichi! Ni! San! Shi! Students will learn basic karate techniques and judo throws taught in the authentic martial arts atmosphere. The concepts of dignity and respect will be emphasized along with a strengthening of the spirit, which allows the student to push back the limits of their physical prowess. This course is taught by a black-belt in Karate. You will learn the discipline and grace of the art of Karate! Ha-ya!
ZSAT 011 – 41: Design and the Creative Process (CRN 22400)
The products we use in our daily lives help to define who we are and how we live. Learn to think creatively about products, both in terms of form and function. Discover the tools to articulate a creative dialogue around product design, both visually and verbally. We will explore a hands-on approach to developing your own design process and use class critiques as a forum for discussing our work.
ZSAT 011 – 44: The Great Recession (CRN 22405)
Learn about the most significant on-going crisis since the 1930’s Depression. Investigate the role of globalism, free market ideology, the history of “corporate welfare,” income inequities, credit and debt, the housing mortgage crisis, “systemic risk” vs. “moral hazard,” “jobless recovery,” TARP, stock market indicators, currency/oil futures, and the emergence of the New Plutocracy. View the 2011 Oscar-winning documentary “Inside Job.” A crash course for all aspiring capitalists and revolutionaries!
ZSAT 011 – 45: Charcoal: Not Just for the Barbeque (CRN 22406)
Calling all artists: This is the class for you! In this class, we will be drawing every which way we can! We will use many different mediums: from charcoal to oil pastels to chalk pastels. The class will use the techniques from many periods in art history and will leave the class with beautiful artwork to take home! We will also learn about values and draw everything from basic forms like three-dimensional cubes to still life. Even if the only thing you’ve ever drawn is a stick figure, this class is for you!
There is a $5 lab fee associated with this course which must be paid at the time tuition is due.
ZSAT 011 – 46: Treble in Your Environment…Don’t Fall Flat (CRN 22407)
Learn how environment influences compositional techniques employed by a number of composers. In this class, you are the composer! We will design, build, and play our very own instruments! This class will take a look at how composers use the things they have around them for inspiration. We will apply those concepts to a musical creation all our own. This class will provide insight into how the development of sound production has evolved and why it will continue to do so!
ZSAT 011 – 47: Ethical Issues Facing Society (CRN 22408)
Should human cloning be allowed? Where should nuclear waste be stored? Should parents be able to choose the sex of their baby? Does the need for food and the farmland on which it grows outweigh the need to protect endangered species living in the streams which irrigate these crops? Decisions have to be made as technological and societal advancements lead us down roads no one has traveled before. Having an informed, open-minded populace is key to ensuring that our society makes the best decisions as we tread into these new areas. Be prepared to discuss very controversial topics in a safe, open atmosphere, and have your current paradigms regarding medical and environmental ethics challenged.
Afternoon Session
1:10 – 3 p.m.
ZSAT 011 – 48: Yphargopyt Citenik (Kinetic Typography) (CRN 22409)
Just when you thought TYPOGRAPHY couldn’t get any cooler, along comes Kinetic Typography. In this class you will develop your graphic design and typography skills while working in a 3D video environment. Using Apple’s Final Cut Pro and Motion software, you will create moving typography and other digital art to illustrate sounds bites from your favorite movies or songs. I guarantee your initial 3D frustration will be overcome with joy and more likely laughter. !ssalc uoy ni eeS.
ZSAT 011 – 52: Ten Discourses on the State of Electronic Gaming (CRN 22413)
Video games are no longer child’s play. In 2010, Consumers spent $25.1 billion on video games, hardware and accessories. And in the US alone, seventy-two percent of households play electronic games. In this class, we’ll take on 10 different gaming-related topics. How did the video game industry get started? What are the social and psychological ramifications of these experiences? How is digital content distribution affecting traditional retail channels? Why has the game industry lagged behind other industries in accessibility and what can be done about it? How does someone start a career in gaming? Come prepared to explore, discuss, and debate these and other topics. (Parent Advisory: Content shown / discussed in this class will be rated “Everyone” to “Mature.”)
ZSAT 011 – 50: Ummm….Wanna Dance?! Boys (CRN 22411)
Dancing with a partner is fun. There is no experience necessary to learn these dances: East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Rhumba, Cha-cha, Waltz, Fox Trot, and Tango. Warning: Boys and girls will dance together.
* All participants MUST bring non-marking, close-toed SHOES (no sandals) or they will not be allowed to participate.
ZSAT 011 – 51: Ummm….Wanna Dance?! Girls (CRN 22412)
Dancing with a partner is fun. There is no experience necessary to learn these dances: East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Rhumba, Cha-cha, Waltz, Fox Trot, and Tango. Warning: Boys and girls will dance together.
* All participants MUST bring non-marking, close-toed SHOES (no sandals) or they will not be allowed to participate.
ZSAT 011 – 57: Dirt, Bones, and Money: A Hands-on Introduction to the Glamorous World of Archaeology (CRN 22418)
Archaeology is an anthropologic field that is greatly misunderstood by today’s popular culture. Behind Hollywood’s disguise of hats, whips and rolling boulders, lies an equally exciting if not quite dangerous field that is continually providing us with insight in to our rich past as human beings. In this class we will learn what makes archaeology “tick” through a week’s worth of simulations and activities that will teach you all of the critical steps to discovering, developing, documenting, and preserving an archaeological site in the modern world. While we are learning the “nuts and bolts” of how archaeology works, we will discuss its past, present, and future, and explore its potential for solving modern issues facing society today. So if you like to get dirty while solving mysteries from the ancient world, this is the class for you!
ZSAT 011 – 53: The Secret Society of Linguists (CRN 22414)
Older than science, books and even math; language has been the hallmark of humanity. It binds us together and makes us a community. Campers will look at examples of a variety of languages, from Latin to Klingon and German to Elven, to learn the basic fundamentals of Linguistic Theory and to construct their own secret language.
ZSAT 011 – 54: 3-2-1 Blast Off! (CRN 22415)
This class covers the forces acting on a rocket during flight, how the rocket must be constructed to handle them, and how this can be used to predict the flight profile of the rocket. We will build and launch mid-power rockets that the participants can take home and fly again. They will gain the experience necessary to really get involved in one of the national-level rocketry programs for middle and high school age students.
There is a $30 lab fee associated with this course which must be paid at the time tuition is due.
ZSAT 011 – 55: The People Decide…Sort Of (CRN 22416)
The subject of how democracies make decisions – how they vote, for instance – has been of interest for thousands of years. So how do people decide, and is that even a sensible question? We’ll study different methods of social choice, some of the strange paradoxes that arise, and talk about how people should decide and whether modern science can help us find an answer.
ZSAT 011 – 56: Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Satori! (CRN 22417)
Experience the extraordinary world of African and Latin hand percussion. You will learn techniques for playing several different instruments in the four major families of African/Latin percussion: bells, shakers, mallets, and drums. We will take these techniques and learn to layer together drum grooves based on Duple and Triple time signatures, explore techniques for developing solos, and perform for other campers. We will also experiment with Organic (found) percussion by scrounging, salvaging, and building our own percussion instruments from the world around us. Remembers, as a percussionist, the world is your instrument and the grooves are endless!
ZSAT 011 – 49: Securing the Information Age (CRN 22410)
The internet gives us access to more than a zettabyte (2^70 bytes) of information. That data is stored and accessed by billions of people using millions of applications each day to present us with the latest Facebook updates, news stories, videos, scientific research, and bank statements. Each transaction involves a series of assumptions and levels of trust between the users, the systems, and the data. Students will investigate the contents of network packets and the binary instructions that act upon them to discover how these assumptions can break down, and what steps can be taken to protect themselves and build better software. Come prepared to get under the hood of the systems that drive the information age.
