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English: Elective Courses
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       TITLE COURSE # GRADE SEMESTERS CREDITS
           Television Productions I 140 10-12 1 .5
        Television Productions I is offered to sophomores, juniors and seniors as an elective. Students will be introduced to the basic techniques of audio-visual production. Units will focus on theory and creating treatments, as well as the hands-on use of television cameras, sound, lighting, and editing equipment. Students will become proficient in all aspects of video production from pre to post-production. Assessments will consist of written exams, evaluation of examples, quizzes demonstrating proficiency on equipment and technique, and completion of video projects. Working in groups is a requirement for completion of the projects. This course is not approved for ​NCAA credit​.
        Television Productions II 141 11-12 2 1
        This course will provide an opportunity for students to enhance their speaking and peer-mentoring skills while learning the basic techniques of audio-visual production. Emphasis will be placed on the talent and technical requirements necessary for television production. The course will cover the use of audio equipment, cameras, a switcher, and character generator, as well as the art of editing. In addition, students will have a hands-on experience using a storyboard and preparing for an interview. As students refine their video skills from pre-production to post-production, they will be producing and creating their own television series that will be broadcast to the high school student body and to the community on Comcast and Verizon FIOS. Also, students will be leaving the building to videotape a variety of projects during the school day and after school. Students will produce videos for the annual telethon in collaboration with the National Honor Society. Evaluation will consist of written exams and the proficiency evidenced in the creation, formulation, storyboard, writing, direction, and production of television show projects by a given deadline. This course requires extensive filming after school and in the evenings.This course is not approved for ​NCAA credit​. PREREQUISITE: Student must have the following:
● Television Productions I
        Speech 142 11-12 1 .5
        In this course, students will follow the writing process and expand upon it through the creation of multimedia presentations. Students will engage in the steps of the writing process, including brainstorming, prewriting, researching, composing, editing, and revising. The use of strong evidence combined with a creative approach are the focus of this course. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of speech and a variety of speech types as they enhance their research and writing skills. ​College credit (3 cr) is available for this course through the LaRoche College. Click h​ ere​ for more information on Dual Enrollment.
PREREQUISITES: ​Student must have the following:
● Successful completion of English 10.
● Teacher recommendation.
       Television Productions III 143 12 2 1
        This course will refine the skills that the students learned in Television Production II and allow students the opportunity to further enhance those skills. Emphasis will be placed on the talent and technical requirements necessary for television production. Students will create and produce a variety of video podcasts and events for the cable station and YouTube. Also, students will be leaving the building to videotape a variety of projects during the school day and after school. They will produce the annual telethon in collaboration with the National Honor Society. They will run the entire broadcast using equipment in our control room. Students will conclude the year with a baby picture project and television shows from various locations in the Pittsburgh area. Evaluation will consist of the proficiency evidenced in the creation, formulation, storyboard, writing, direction, and production of television show projects by a given deadline. Extensive filming after school and in the evenings is required. ​College credit (3 cr) is available for this course through Duquesne University. Click ​here​ for more information on Dual Enrollment. T​ his course is not approved for ​NCAA credit​. PREREQUISITE: Student must have the following:
● Television Productions II
    Exceptionally Prepared for Success
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