JOURNALISM 1: MEDIA COURSE CP
Journalism 1 CP is a college-prep elective class whose primary purpose is the production of the Terra Nova Times in both Print and Web edition. Our school newspaper is not only an important vehicle of communication on our own campus, but is also a critical link to the larger community, so students should expect to cover a variety of events and write about a wide range of topics. Students will be involved in all parts of producing the newspaper: writing, interviewing, taking photographs, doing layout, updating the web page/social media, and selling advertising, along with looking at other print media for layout/story ideas. Students will also learn to use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign software. Course credits will be applied as CTE or elective credits. Course does not satisfy English requirements.
Grade Level: 11th-12th Course is UC/CSU-b approved
Prerequisite: Written assignment; Teacher recommendation
JOURNALISM 2: MEDIA COURSE CP
Journalism 2 CP students manage every aspect of the newspaper's production including editorial content, page design, digital photography, digital production, sales and circulation. Section editors assign and copy-edit stories, optimize photographs with Photoshop, lay out their pages with InDesign, and prepare a digital copy of each issue for delivery to the off-site printer. Editors oversee Journalism 1 students to make sure circulation, advertising sales, and photography tasks are completed correctly and on deadline. Senior staff writers take on the most complex and controversial stories and share their experiences and perspectives with junior staff. Journalism 2 CP students set the tone and direction of the newspaper. Course credits will be applied as CTE or elective credits. Course does not satisfy English credits.
Grade Level: 11th-12th Course is UC/CSU-b approved
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
THEATER PRODUCTION ARTS CP
Theater Production Arts is an introductory hands-on course covering all aspects of stagecraft and production for running a theater. The class represents a working crew that will design sets, costumes, scenery, lights, sound, make-up, and props for Terra Nova productions. There is an expectation of 30 hours crew time outside of class, working on a variety of projects. Students will practice safety as they work in teams, acquire basic drafting skills, solve problems, and complete projects in a variety of disciplines. Students will work with Theater professionals and power tools as we build, paint, advertise, draw, rehearse, manage, support, and strike set on all shows. Whatever the project, techies will get it done. Students can earn CTE credits once their Fine Arts credits have been satisfied.
Grade Level: 9th-12th Course is UC/CSU-f approved
ADVANCED THEATER PRODUCTION ARTS CP
After two semesters of the introductory course, students may continue their work in Theater Tech, taking charge of specific departments within the program. Advanced students will be expected to fulfill the same number of hours as they collaborate to design and stage shows for the school. They will do more advanced work on individual projects within their chosen field (i.e. Lighting, Sound, Costumes, Set construction, Marketing) Research and skill acquisition will be a priority. They will work to expand their portfolio while leading crews of beginning students on various projects. At the end of the year they will share their portfolio, and demonstrate competence.
Grade Level: 10th-12th Course is UC/CSU-f approved
