Students study advanced composition and analysis of language at a level equivalent to that of a full-year introductory college course. In refining their awareness of language and the writer's craft, students write publishable works. This course will fulfill the graduation requirement for a credit in fine and practical arts. This course will fulfill the graduation requirement for a credit in fine and practical arts. This course involves the study of classic and award-winning films.
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.