Electives

Many students possess unique knowledge and a wide range of interests. Here, you are given the opportunity to direct your own elective—you are the one in charge. The only real limit is the students’ own creativity. Examples of electives include art trading, sound design, Norwegian folk dance, figure drawing, web design, Magic: The Gathering, sewing and upcycling, and more.

We work on modeling, exporting, rendering, and 3D printing 3D models. You don’t need any prior knowledge of 3D modeling to get started, but you do need a computer capable of running Blender.

Here, we play together in a band—primarily performing cover songs, though there is also the opportunity to create original material. While the teacher selects some of the songs, the students play a major role in deciding the repertoire. We explore various genres, learn the basics of equipment and PA systems, and perform at school concerts.

This is the elective for coffee lovers. We work with equipment such as the AeroPress, V60, French press, and Bialetti. You will get to taste different types of beans and learn how to describe them.

Here on Halsnøy, you don’t have to go far to find adventure—just put on your raincoat! Within easy reach of the school, you’ll find everything from lush forests and deep fjords to small peaks and steep mountains; you’ll get to experience the best of Norwegian nature—along with plenty of fresh air and, perhaps, a pair of wet socks.

In this elective course, you will receive a thorough introduction to both the written and spoken language, with the emphasis placed on the comprehension required to read and write simple Japanese.

In this elective course, you will experience and learn more about Japanese culture, learn how to order food in a restaurant, and socialize with others interested in Japan.

In this elective course, you will learn how to build worlds across many different genres. You will also learn why we tell stories and what significance this holds for human beings.

Sing along with others to music including film scores, folk songs, and Christmas carols. We will participate in a couple of school concerts during the year.

In the creative writing course, you learn to think creatively when working with text.
You will receive various writing tips and exercises, and overcome that terrible writer’s block!

Here, you can experience drawing, painting, and surprises. How about designing a T-shirt and printing the design using our new screen printer? Or perhaps creating your own graffiti art in our outdoor studio?

Learn how to play role-playing games and get the chance to try out many different ones. Step into fantastic worlds with other players, perform incredible heroic deeds, and create lasting memories.

In speed painting, we create digital images in anywhere from 10 to 70 minutes. You don’t need to be skilled at drawing or painting to participate. Equipment needed: a PC and/or a drawing tablet.

You will learn to use the school’s recording studio as a tool. You will work with various recording and production techniques and learn how to use different types of microphones.

This is a creative and social elective course where students work together to create the school yearbook. The work involves gathering photos, writing text, organizing contributions, and assembling everything in a neat and attractive layout. Students gain experience in writing, photography, editing, and collaboration.
Creating the yearbook is not just about producing a product—it is about capturing the memories of the school year.

Learning Norwegian can be both fun and confusing – sometimes at the same time!
In this elective, students get to explore the Norwegian language – with all its strange rules, funny expressions, and quirky letters like æ, ø, and å. Through games, conversations, texts, and humor, you learn to understand and use Norwegian in everyday life.

In game production, you learn about the actual process behind game development—creating plans, refining ideas, and producing high-quality, clear documentation.