INTRODUCTORY JOURNALISM JOURNALISM/NEWSPAPER 1-2 - Top
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: None
Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2
Students who enroll in this course receive intensive instruction in advanced journalism skills in 1) news gathering, 2) reporting and writing news stories and other journalistic genres, 3) the legal and social responsibilities of publications, and 4) the ethics of accurate and fair reporting. Students improve their writing abilities and learn skills necessary to make the transition from junior high to high school publications. Additionally, they will assist in writing stories and designing pages for publication in the student newspaper. Course serves as the prerequisite for enrollment in Student Publications/Newspaper or Student Publications/Magazine.
BEGINNING PHOTOJOURNALISM - Top
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: None
Open to: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1
Students who enroll shoot, develop and print black and white photographs as a photojournalist rather than a fine arts photographer. Camera operation, composition, shooting sports, using lenses and flash, developing film, making photographic prints and shooting and printing for publication will be covered. Students must have the use of an adjustable 35mm camera. They will be responsible for the additional expense of a lab fee to cover the cost of chemicals and film and the purchase of a 25-sheet package of photographic paper. Students interested in serving as photographers for the school yearbook, newspaper or magazine staffs are encouraged to enroll. This course also serves as a prerequisite for Advanced Photojournalism.
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: None
Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2
Students who enroll in this course will receive intensive instruction in advanced journalism skills in 1) news gathering, 2) reporting and writing yearbook copy, 3) the legal and social responsibilities of publications, and 4) the ethics of accurate and fair reporting and yearbook coverage. Students improve their writing and design abilities and learn skills that are necessary to make the transition from junior high to high school publications. Additionally, they will assist in producing material by writing stories and designing pages for publication in the yearbook. Course serves as the prerequisite for enrollment in Student Publications/Yearbook or Student Publications/Magazine.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS/NEWSPAPER (Formerly known as HiLite) - Top
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: Newspaper 1-2, Photojournalism, or instructor approval; application required
Open to: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2 (may be repeated)
Students serve as editors and reporters and produce the nationally recognized student newspaper,HiLite. After-school and weekend production time is required as part of this class. This course provides the study and practice in gathering and analyzing information, interviewing and note taking for the purpose of 1) writing 2) editing 3) publishing for print and web and 4) producing the HiLite, the Carmel High School student newspaper. Students use computers for word processing and desktop publishing and learn the Carmel High School Manual of Style. Students plan, publish and market the student newspaper.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS/YEARBOOK (Formerly known as Pinnacle) - Top
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: Yearbook 1-2, Photojournalism or instructor approval; application required
Open to: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2 (may be repeated)
Students serve as editors and reporters and produce the nationally recognized yearbook, Pinnacle. This course provides the study and practice in gathering and analyzing information, interviewing and note taking for the purpose of 1) writing 2) editing 3) publishing for print and 4) producing the Pinnacle, the Carmel High School yearbook. Students use computers for word processing and desktop publishing and learn and apply the Carmel High School Manual of Style. Students plan, publish and market the yearbook.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS/MAGAZINE (Formerly known as Perogative) - Top
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: Newspaper 1-2, Yearbook 1-2 , Photojournalism or instructor approval; application required
Open to: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2 (may be repeated)
Students serve as editors and reporters and produce the student magazine, Prerogative. Before-school production time is required. This course provides the study and practice in gathering and analyzing information, interviewing and note taking for the purpose of 1) writing 2) editing 3) publishing for print and 4) producing the Prerogative, the Carmel High School student newspaper. Students use computers for word processing and desktop publishing and learn and apply the Carmel High School Manual of Style. Students plan, publish and market the magazine.
ADVANCED PHOTOJOURNALISM - Top
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: Beginning Photojournalism, Media Arts 1(art department photography class) or instructor approval
Open to: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Students who enroll will shoot assignments for the school newspaper, yearbook and magazine staffs and study advanced camera operation, developing and printing techniques. Training and practical application in the use of digital cameras, flatbed and negative scanners and computer software will be part of the coursework. Individuals enrolling must have the use of an adjustable 35mm camera and pay a lab fee for chemicals and film and purchase of a 25-sheet package of photographic paper. Students interested in serving as photographers for the school yearbook, newspaper or magazine staffs are encouraged to enroll. This course serves as a prerequisite for enrollment in any of the Student Publications classes.
RADIO/TV BEGINNING COURSE MASS MEDIA 1-2 (Formerly known as Telecommunications Today - Top
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: None
Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2
Mass Media provides a study of television, film, newspaper, radio and videotape as sources of information, persuasion and creative expression. This course helps students develop an awareness of audience and purpose in evaluating mass media, as well as producing their own media productions. Studentslearn to critically judge the media and understand the use of persuasive language and strategies. Student are given the opportunity to generate material for mass media. This course is recommemded for any and all advanced courses in radio/television that appear below.
RADIO/TV ADVANCED COURSES MASS MEDIA/RADIO LAB 1-2 - Top
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: Mass Media 1-2 recommeded but not required; application required and instructor approval
Open to: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2
Students who enroll in this course will receive intensive instruction in radio broadcasting skills in audio production, disc jockey, broadcast news, digital audio, FCC rules, digital automation and tracking. Students will use computers for electronic news gathering and the editing of audio news bites. Students will also be trained in WHJE's state-of-the-art studios using Audio Vault. In addition, students will assist in the day-to-day operation of the high school radio station, WHJE. This course serves as the prerequisite for enrollment in Mass Media/WHJE. Some after school hours may be required.
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: Mass Media/Radio Lab 1-2 or instructor approval; application required
Open to: 11, 12
Credit: 2 (may be repeated)
This course is designed to give the students more intensive practice on the fundamentals through daily participation on the nationally recognized radio station, WHJE. All students will be able to share in the staffing of WHJE both during class time and when school is not in session. The course is also designed to give the student the opportunity to produce special projects for the radio station. Students will be using some of the most sophisticated production equipment available. After school hours will be required.
MASS MEDIA/RADIO MANAGEMENT 1-2 - Top
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Mass Media/Radio Lab 1-2 and Mass Media/WHJE 1-2 or instructor approval; application required
Open to: 12
Credit: 2
This course is designed to introduce the third year radio student to the business of broadcasting and management. Students in this course will hold management positions on radio station WHJE and will also manage a commercial radio station that will air on cable television, Channel 21. Students in this class will also have guest lectures, as well as take field tips to area broadcast stations to supplement the classroom activities. After school hours will be required.
MASS MEDIA TELEVISION LAB 1-2 - Top
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: Mass Media 1-2 recommeded but not required; application required and instructor approval
Open to: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2
Students will have the opportunity to improve TV skills while working on the Carmel High School cable TV station staff. The course provides a strong emphasis on everyday production and direction for CHTV. Programs produced for instructional use as well as programming for the cable channel are a part of the responsibilities in this class. After-school sessions will be required of students enrolled in the class.
MASS MEDIA/TELEVISION MANAGEMENT 1-2 - Top
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: Mass Media/Television Lab 1-2; application required or instructor consent
Open to: 11, 12
Credit: 2
The course will allow students to explore the management positions available in television through textbook and daily operational assignments at CHTV. Students will also be given independent production projects that will air on CHTV. After-school hours will be required at times.
MASS MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP - Top
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: RaPrerequisite: Mass Media/Radio Management or Mass Media/TV Management; GPA of 3.0; application and interview or instructor approval
Open: 12
Credit: 4
Through this course, students go to a job site daily. At the job site, the student is expected to fulfill the assignments given by the sponsoring media organization and make timely reports to the Carmel High School faculty sponsor. The student is expected to work at the job site at least 15 hours per week. (Must have 12 students enrolled for course to be offered; subject to enrollment minimum.)
MASS MEDIA/ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTION - Top
Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: Mass Media/Radio Management or Mass Media/TV Management; GPA of 2.5 or higher with instructor approval
Open to: 12
Credit: 4
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to produce projects for the school radio and television stations that are more intricate in design and content. Students use the most sophisticated production equipment available. The faculty adviser and student meet to discuss and plan individual projects. (Must have 12 students enrolled for course to be offered; subject to enrollment minimum.)