Grants High School

Broadcasting I and II

19084000, 19094000

Course Description: Course provides the technical knowledge and skills necessary for television, video, film, and/or radio production. Writing scripts, camera operation, use of graphics and other visuals, lighting, audio techniques, editing, production principles, and career opportunities are typical topics covered within Broadcasting courses. Students will be required to produce their own program or segment. Additional topics such as broadcast industry regulations, radio/TV operation, power of the medium, photography, transmission technology, and so on may be included. Students will be required to appear in front of the camera and participate in podcasts.

1 year, 1 elective credit  Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites: For Broadcasting II, successful completion of Broadcasting I, Instructor Permission Required

Mass Media Production (Angry Jack Productions- 3rd Year)

19114000

Course Description: Students will manage multimedia productions or projects, in part or whole, inspire and motivate staff with innovative ideas, and carefully evaluate content according to workplace, school, and community standards.  Students will produce media utilizing technical applications, including word Processing (i.e. Word, Docs), desktop publishing (i.e. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), audio and video editing software (i.e. Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Audition).

1 year, 1 elective credit  Grade 11, 12

Prerequisites: Broadcasting II, instructor permission required

Mass Media Communications (Angry Jack Productions- 4th year)

19214000

Course Description: Course provides the technical knowledge and skills necessary for television, video, film, and/or radio production.  Writing scripts, camera operation, use of graphics and other visuals, lighting, audio techniques, editing, production principles, and career opportunities are typical topics covered within Mass Media-Production courses.  Students are usually required to produce their own program or segment.  Additional topics such as broadcast industry regulations, radio/TV operation, power of the medium, photography, transmission technology, and so on may be included.

1 year, 1 elective credit  Grade 12

Prerequisites: Mass Media Production, instructor permission required

Journalism

1902400

Course teaches the production of a newspaper, yearbook, or literary magazine. Emphasis is on writing style, production and organization. Beginning journalism courses introduce the concepts of news and press responsibility; develop writing and editing skills, including headlines and captions, and the basics of production design, layout, and printing. Advanced students learn more refined journalistic techniques, participate in the formation and/or management of the production team, and gain experience in critical evaluation of story content. Photojournalism skills may be included.  Students will produce media using technical applications, including word processing (i.e. Word, Docs), desktop publishing (i.e. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), audio and video editing software (i.e. Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Audition). Course introduces multimedia communications, focusing on writing, speaking, reading and listening, as well as opportunities to use industry-standard technology.

1 year, 1 elective credit Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Photojournalism / Yearbook

19317000

Course Description: Course is responsible for creating, designing, marketing, producing, and selling the school yearbook. Techniques in modular layout design, interviewing, writing copy and headlines, editing, advertising sales and design marketing, and procedures are stressed. All students will be expected to complete assignments on the computer. Meeting regular deadlines and peer cooperation are emphasized in producing the yearbook. 

1 year, 1 elective credit.  Grade 12

Prerequisite: Must complete elective application, instructor approval required, limited space available.

Public Speaking

10814000 

Course Description: Course enables students, through practice, to develop communication skills for a variety of speaking situations (such as small and large group discussions, delivery of lectures or speeches in front of audiences, and so on).  Course topics may include (but are not limited to) research and organization, writing for verbal delivery, stylistic choices, visual and presentation skills, analysis and critique, and development of self-confidence.

1 year, 1 elective credit. Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None