Students critique both the artistic and technical merits of the films. They study the development of theme, plot characterization, and setting in each production. They learn the vocabulary associated with filming and use this vocabulary when discussing or writing about films. This course will fulfill the graduation requirement for a credit in fine and practical arts. Students participate in a variety of speech activities which help them develop self-confidence and poise through preparation, performance, and evaluation.
Students participate in interpersonal, group, and public speaking activities.
This course satisfies the graduation requirements for a credit in fine and practical arts. A wide range of materials, both fiction and nonfiction, is used to extend vocabulary and comprehension. Instruction in applying reading strategies to content materials and textbooks is provided.