LANGUAGE ARTS The following elective courses, intended to further expand students’ opportunities are also available. Students are encouraged to take any of these courses in addition to their year-long English course.
LANGUAGE ARTS ELECTIVES JOURNALISM I
JOURNALISM II
JOURNALISM III
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Course Credit: 1 Credit, 5 periods/week, two semesters
Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Credit: 1 Credit, 5 periods/week, two semesters
Grade Level: 12 Course Credit: 1 Credit, 5 periods/week, two semesters
Description:
Description:
Description:
This course will explore the techniques used in print media. Students will learn and apply journalistic writing styles, desktop publishing, design and advertising (selling ads required). Although the yearbook and newspaper will still be extracurricular activities, students will be working on both school publications as part of this course. Students taking this course should have strong writing skills. This elective course does not fulfill the English credit requirement for graduation.
Those students who wish to extend their experience and knowledge by continuing their work on school publications will have the opportunity to do so in this class. Further exploration of advertising (selling ads), ethics, power and responsibility of the press as well as the role of editor will be part of this course. Making decisions on the news, researching, reporting and editorially serving school and community through written publications will be explored. This elective course does not fulfill the English credit requirement for graduation.
This class is designed for students who have successfully completed Journalism I and II. Students will continue to explore advertising (selling ads), ethics, power and responsibility of the press and the role of the editor by taking a strong leadership position over the publication. Editing and finalizing decisions on the news, researching and reporting are required. This elective course does not fulfill the English credit requirement for graduation.
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
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Prerequisite: Journalism I and Teacher Recommendation
Prerequisite: Journalism I / Journalism II and Teacher Recommendation
BROADCAST JOURNALISM Grade Level: 11, 12 Course Credit: ½ Credit, 5 periods/week one semester Description: This course is designed for students interested in studying the essentials of audio/video broadcasting and video production. Students in this class will study and have practical experience in various areas of broadcast journalism including planning, filming, interviewing, reporting, anchoring, editing, and production. Students will receive both behind -the-scenes and in front of the camera or microphone experience. This elective course does not fulfill the English credit requirement for graduation. Prerequisite: Modern Mass Media and Teacher Recommendation