Grade 12
Students will build on the skills and knowledge learned in Art I, with a focus on developing advanced techniques in both 2D and 3D art forms such as drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, fibers, and digital art. Students will explore creative concepts and personal expression while experimenting with a variety of materials and techniques. Emphasis will…
This foundational course serves as a prerequisite for all other art courses. Art I provides students with comprehensive experiences in artistic processes, media exploration and historical connections. Through hands-on exploration of various media in both 2d and 3d Art – including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, clay, fibers and digital art, students will develop technical skills…
This course familiarizes students with photographic composition, use of the camera and film processing through the opportunity to take pictures and to work on layout problems for the school newspaper and yearbook. Students automatically become members of the school photography staff.
These courses are continued studies of Advanced Journalism and Yearbook Production. Included are the study of the role of advertising in publication cost, the preparation of ads, practice in advertising sales, graphics, design and layout, with emphasis on preparation of press-ready materials. Students will master advanced desktop publishing techniques.
This course includes the study and application of the elements and processes of developing and producing the school yearbook. Students learn writing, design, and desktop publishing skills.
These courses are concerned primarily with publishing a school newspaper. Students study all phases of journalism, including the computerized technology of typesetting. Improving writing skills and interviewing techniques are major concerns, as is perfecting all types of communication. Also included is advanced study of feature, column, editorial, and sports writing. These courses also allow students…
This full-year course, an introduction to all forms of mass media, emphasizes the type of writing necessary for publishing a school newspaper and yearbook. The class trains the student in advertising and business management of a publication, helps the student to evaluate news happenings, develops the student’s awareness of his responsibility in learning to meet…
Students in this class will compile and publish the school’s literary magazine. Real-world skills in organizing, evaluating, desktop publishing, fund raising, and editing will be emphasized.
This course is designed to further enhance the student’s communication skills. Emphasis is placed on speech delivery, argumentation and debate, oratory, and group presentations. The student will not compete in tournaments but rather observe and analyze political and social speeches as well as live performances. Courses must be taken in sequence.
This course is designed to integrate the critical thinker into the democratic process. The student acts as a role model and assistant coach working independently on cases and helping prepare the novice debaters for competition. Competing in three tournaments per semester is required.