RADIO/TV BEGINNING COURSE MASS MEDIA 1-2
(Formerly known as Telecommunications Today)

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. Students learn 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 serves as a prerequisite for any and all advanced courses that appear below.

MASS MEDIA TELEVISION LAB 1-2

Prerequisite: Mass Media 1-2 with a grade of "C" or higher or 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

Prerequisite: Television Lab 1-2 with a grade of "C" or higher 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/ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTION

Prerequisite: Radio Management 2 or TV Management 2; 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.)