The School of Communication offers high school students an exciting opportunity to explore the world of communication by selecting one or more of the seven non-credit programs listed below. These hands-on courses are open to all high school students grades 9 through 12, including those students entering 9th grade in Fall 2001. All programs are taught on American University s campus and use the resources of the University and locations in Washington to produce their projects. Taught by School of Communication faculty, all courses use the same equipment and facilities used by students enrolled in the School of Communication s degree programs. Courses are two or three weeks in length and most meet Monday through Friday during the morning for three or four hours.
Student are able to continue work on their production in the afternoon, if desired.
For the first time this summer, the program is offering a special student film maker series at a reduced cost. Script Writing and Video Production Students will have hands-on opportunities to write and produce a video product, which conveys meaning through visual images. A tour of a local television station and interview with professionals is the starting point for students to further develop skills in writing for visual presentation, script writing, field production, producing and off-line editing. Through a collaborative effort with the Smithsonian s American Folk Festival, students script, videotape, and edit original works. No prior video experience is necessary as students are grouped according to their levels of experience.