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Research AP
Pre-requisite: See Honors & AP Course Criteria
AP Research class allows students to further their research and writing skills as they deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this process, students design, plan, and conduct a yearlong investigation to address a research question. In the AP Research course, students continue the work of AP Seminar by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of approximately 4,000_5,000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.
Film & Literature
Film and Literature is a class for junior and seniors who are interested in the study of film. Students in this class will embark on a journey through both classic and contemporary films while honing their critical thinking, writing, and communication skills. Movies that are included in the curriculum include The Shawshank Redemption, Citizen Kane, Jaws, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and many others. As part of the course students will create, film, and present an original short documentary.
Senior Acting & Directing
Pre-requisite: 1 Credit of Theater Courses
Requirement: for Visual and Performing Arts Academy Theater Pathway
Senior Acting & Directing is open to senior students who wish to pursue the study of acting and gain further training in character development, analysis, and stage direction. Senior Acting & Directing is a full-year, performance-based course that addresses the goals set forth in the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities and the National Core Arts Standards. Activities include independent projects, theatrical productions, and cross-curricular assignments. In addition, original plays, monologues, scenes, one-act performances, and fully staged productions will be created as part of the course. Students will have the opportunity to produce and direct a one-act play. Senior Acting & Directing is a capstone course for Visual and Performing Arts Academy: Theater Pathway. In order to graduate with a Visual and Performing Arts Academy Theater Pathway recognition, students are required to take this course.
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 11-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 9-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 12
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