Course Description
Grades 10-12
Media
Philosophy Statement: God is the Supreme Communicator and has spoken to His people in many ways. In His goodness, He has given us gifts and abilities to read, write, listen, and speak. These language arts skills are the foundation and gateway to all learning. Understanding and developing these gifts is essential in language arts instruction. Through the study of language arts students will develop written and oral skills that are necessary in becoming life-long learners of God and His word, which in turn will enable them to be salt and light to the world.
Course Objective: This class, which is limited in size, is designed to provide students with real-life work skills in the areas of accounting, business management, copy editing, digital and print photography, graphic design and video production. Students assume leadership, production and record-keeping roles as they work independently on projects as assigned by the sponsor. The primary projects of this class include creating a traditional print yearbook, a CD supplement with audio & video capabilities, numerous graphic design projects for sporting and fine arts events and the school newspaper. Staff is required to have good computer skills—knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Publisher is helpful. Some out of class work is also required such as photographing and reporting on school events. Students are evaluated on the timeliness and the quality of the submission of the assigned projects. In addition, students discuss the role of media in society.
Textbooks: None. Teacher created syllabus
Materials:
Time Allotment: 44 minutes per day, 5 days per week
Course Content:
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Additional activities: None