6285 (1009320B) CREATIVE WRITING I
+ Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 0.5
+ Note: This course is paired with Creative Writing II. Elective credit only. NCAA
Creative Writing I is a course which develops writing and language skills needed for individual expression in literary forms. This course includes instruction in the development and practice of writing a variety of literary works, including original poetry, short stories and plays, as well as other fiction and nonfiction.

4716 (1009350A) PLAYWRITING
+ Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
+ Note: Elective credit.
The purpose of this course is to give students an introduction to the basic techniques employed in writing a play for the stage. The course is designed to integrate lecture, discussion and writing so that the student is familiar with the basic principles and vocabulary of dramatic writing. The content includes understanding the special demands of writing for performance; extensive practice in writing dialogue to provide character motivation, advance action, and give exposition; student writing of monologues, dialogues, scenes and plays; and preparation of individual original manuscripts for possible publication.

5163 (1006300D) JOURNALISM I
+ Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Note: NCAA
Journalism I provides introductory instruction in aspects of journalism and workshop experience in journalistic production. Instruction will be given in recognizing and writing news for journalistic media and in developing editorials, sports articles, and feature stories. In connection with workshop experiences, one or more student journalistic productions may be included.

6349 (1006310D) JOURNALISM II YEARBOOK
6340 (1006310B) JOURNALISM II NEWSPAPER
+ Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit 2.0
+ Prerequisite: Interview approval of sponsor
+ Note: Outside time and ad solicitation is required as part of this course.
This course provides practical experience in news gathering techniques and practice in journalistic writing, as well as opportunities to explore careers in journalism. Students will receive frequent practice in gathering information and in writing news, sports, feature, and editorial articles. Practice in preparation of materials for publication in journalistic media will occur within a workshop setting.

6352 (1006320D) JOURNALISM III YEARBOOK
6341 (1006320B) JOURNALISM III NEWSPAPER
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 2.0
+ Prerequisite: Journalism II. Sponsor approval
+ Note: Outside time and ad solicitation is required as part of this course.
Journalism III provides intermediate instruction in writing and production skills related to various journalistic media. The content stresses instruction and practice in applying all aspects of the writing process, including pre-writing, drafting, editing, and proofreading, of written work prepared according to journalistic standards. Organization and management techniques will be stressed.

6355 (1006330D) JOURNALISM IV YEARBOOK
6345 (1006330B) JOURNALISM IV NEWSPAPER
+ Grade Level 11, 12 Credit 2.0
+ Prerequisite: Journalism III. Sponsor approval
+ Note: Outside time and ad solicitation is required as part of this course
This course provides advanced instruction in journalistic writing and production techniques. Emphasis is placed on implementing students’ creative skills and talents in writing, graphic design, and photography. Students are provided regular practice in management skills and production techniques.

6280 (1006340B) MASS MEDIA I
+ Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: None
+ Note: NCAA
This course provides instruction to help the student gain more understanding of a variety of mass media. The content includes an exploration of mass media as vehicles of information, entertainment, propaganda, and education. Oral and written skills will be included. Experiences to be provided will include creation of original products in a variety of media.

6302 (1006350B) MASS MEDIA II
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Mass Media I
This course provides intermediate instruction to help the student gain more understanding of a variety of mass media. The content includes an exploration of mass media as vehicles of information, entertainment, propaganda, and education. Oral and written skills will be included. Experiences to be provided will include creation of original products in a variety of media.

6305 (1006360B) MASS MEDIA III
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Mass Media II and teacher approval
This course provides advanced instruction to help the student create a variety of mass media. The major emphasis of this course will be on production and evaluation of a variety of mass media. Laboratory activities are an integral part of the course and will provide opportunities for hands-on experiences in the production of written, and AV materials.

6253 (1100300B) TELEVISION PRODUCTION I
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Teacher approval.
+ Note: Outside time is required as part of this course. Meets graduation requirement for Performing Arts. NCAA.
Television Production I develops introductory skills in television production. The content includes television production and the production team, the history of television and its role as an element of mass media, television as a career, writing for television, and the use of the basic equipment used in television.

6259 (1100310B) TELEVISION PRODUCTION II
+ Grade Level 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: TV Production I and teacher ap proval
+ Note: Outside time is required as part of this course. Meets graduation requirement for fine arts. NCAA
Television Production II develops skills in television production and applies these skills in producing television packages/segments. The content includes skill development in writing, planning, directing and recording television packages. Use of equipment such as audio boards, editors, special effects generators, and graphics are included.

6266 (1100320B) TELEVISION PRODUCTION III
+ Grade Level 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: TV Production II and teacher ap proval.
+ Note: Outside time is required as part of this course. Meets graduation requirement for fine arts. NCAA.
Television Production III continues development of skills in television production and applies these skills in producing television packages/segments. The content includes skill development in writing, planning, directing and recording television packages. Use of equipment such as audio boards, editors, special effects generators, and graphics will be expanded.

6273 (1100330B) TELEVISION PRODUCTION IV
+ Grade Level 11,12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: TV Production III and teacher ap proval.
+ Note: Outside time is required as part of this course. Meets graduation requirement for fine arts. NCAA.
This course is a continuation of the skills learned in TV Production III.

5614 (04006600) INTRODUCTION TO FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: None
+ Note: Meets Performing Arts credit.
Introduction to Film and Entertainment course provides an introduction to all of the many aspects, roles, and careers associated with the film and entertainment industries. The content should include an overview of the many facets of television, film, and entertainment production, but is not limited to, the following: technical terminology as applied to television, film, and entertainment, the role and influence of television, film, and entertainment in history, culture, and society, and individual lifestyles; collaborative work ethic for television, film, and entertainment; connection between television, film, and entertainment and other subject areas; production techniques for television, film, and entertainment; vocational and recreational pursuits in television, film, and entertainment; and analysis, evaluation, and critiquing of television, film, and entertainment production and design.