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Creative Writing
Creative writing is an advanced composition course for students who have no
major mechanical or organizational problems and who have fluency, talent,
and desire to improve their writing techniques in the expressive (creative)
mode. Much of the class is conducted in the form of writer's laboratory with
students pursuing fiction and non-fiction projects designed for them by the
teacher. Emphasis will be placed on analysis and application of basic
stylistic techniques involving the writer's creation of point of view. The class
requires regular sharing of work and frequent revision. Opportunities are
given for participation in state and national writing contests as well as
for publication of the best work in Chysalis, the writing magazine produced
by the Chysalis Writing Editorial Board. This course may fulfill the Fine
Arts requirement.
Literary Themes
The purpose of this course is to encourage
students to read extensively in an approved area. Reading will be evaluated
on a weekly basis and written reading logs will be required. Four major
assignments will be completed, including an Analytical Essay, a Creative
Product, a formal oral presentation, and a group Web discussion.
Students will provide their own reading material, with teacher approval
required. This course requires a commitment to reading literature, a
knowledge of forms of literature, organizational skills and the ability to
work both, independently and in a cooperative group.
Advanced Speech
This course is designed for the advanced
level student who is interested in various areas of public address, group
process and creative speech performance. The course content includes: 1)
methods of research; 2) styles of organization; 3) speech writing theories
of persuasion and logic; 4) performance techniques. The class will provide
opportunities for students to practice both writing and speaking skills in
various types of public performance.
Film Composition and Analysis
The purpose for this course is twofold: one
objective is to provide students with the foundations of film analysis.
Students will study language and techniques of film as well as various
genres and directors as a means to understand and appreciate films. The second
objective is that students will actively apply these concepts and techniques
to their own film productions. In addition, they will write film reviews,
personal reflections, and topical essays.
This course may fulfill the Fine Arts
requirement.
Film Production
This course is for those
students possibly interested in film production in college. It will provide
students greater opportunities to apply knowledge of film techniques
garnered in the film composition course to the process of film production.
There will be more in depth experience in pre-production, production and
post-production aspects of film making. The greatest emphasis will be on
visual and audio aspects of film projects produced in class, individually and in groups. This course is open to those who have earned a
“C” or higher in Film Composition. This course may fulfill the Fine Arts
requirement.
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Acting
This
course is a workshop of the basic principles and techniques of acting for
the stage. Students will be required to MEMORIZE scenes and monologues,
create characterizations, and incorporate movement into performances. Writing
assignments include play reviews and analysis.
This course may fulfill the Fine Arts requirement.
Advanced Acting
This is a more intense version of
Acting. Emphasis includes longer scenes, classical pieces, body movement,
period styles, and improvising, with a goal towards public performances.
It is strongly recommended for those planning to major in theatre in college. The
course is open only to those who have completed acting.
This course may fulfill the Fine Arts requirement.
Play
Production
Students will take a role of
the producer and director as they prepare a play for production. Course
content includes character and play analysis, set design, set construction,
marketing ,and sound and lights. The role of the director will be emphasized.
Writing assignments will include theatrical research and analysis. This
course may fulfill the Fine Arts requirement.
Yearbook Writing
This class is designed for
students who are or would like to be staff members and editors of the school
yearbook. Activities will result in reporting, writing and taking
photographs. Desktop publishing concepts and software procedures will be
taught by using “hands on” practice and application. The professional
elements of design and page layout will be studied and will be applied to
the yearbook production. During the class period students will learn about
yearbook production and produce the school’s yearbook. This course may be
repeated for credit with the approval of advisor and instructional
coordinator. Credit may be taken in communication arts, business technology, or split between both.
Journalistic Writing- Print
Students will report, write,
edit and prepare copy for newspaper publication. Students who
want to be considered for the main editors of the North Star (news, features,
sports, arts and entertainment, photography, business, advertising, and
editor in chief) MUST enroll in this class. Applications for editorship are
distributed in late April. This course may be taken for one semester but it is
recommended that the student takes it for both.
This course may be repeated for credit.
The consent of the journalistic
writing- print or Journalism instructor is required if students have not
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