Fine Arts

DOE: 4000

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

During this course, students will explore the basic elements and principles of 2-D art. Students will work with a wide variety of media, learn about several artists and their styles, and/or participate in critiques in order to understand the importance of the elements and principles. Students will express themselves through drawing, design, painting, and/or printmaking.

DOE: 4060

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Into. to 2-D Art

During this course, students will continue applying their previously-acquired knowledge of the elements and principles of 2-D art within their work. Students will also continue to work with a wide variety of media, learn about several artists and their styles, and/or participate in critiques. Students will express themselves through a variety of types of drawing, including sketching, gesture, contour, still-life, landscapes, portraiture, scratchboard, perspective, and/or illustration.

DOE: 4060

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Drawing I

This course is for students who wish to further develop strong drawing skills as well as personal technique and imagery. Students will continue to work with a wide variety of media to express themselves through a variety of types of drawing.

DOE: 4004

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Drawing II

This course is for students who wish to further develop strong drawing skills as well as personal technique and imagery. Students will continue to work with a wide variety of media to express themselves through a variety of types of drawing.

DOE: 4004

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Drawing III

This course is for students who wish to further develop strong drawing skills as well as personal technique and imagery. Students will continue to work with a wide variety of media to express themselves through a variety of types of drawing.

DOE: 4064

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Intro. to 2-D, (Drawing I at HHS ONLY)

During this course, students will depend on their previously-acquired drawing skills to create successful paintings. Students will work with a variety of paint, including acrylic, ink, oil, paintstiks, tempera, and/or watercolor. Students will learn about several artists and their styles and/or participate in critiques. Students will express themselves through a variety of painting processes and techniques.

DOE: 4064

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Painting I

This course is for students who wish to further develop strong painting skills as well as personal technique and imagery. Students will continue to work with a variety of paints to express themselves in their own style.

DOE: 4004

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Painting II

This course is for students who wish to further develop strong painting skills as well as personal technique and imagery. Students will continue to work with a variety of paints to express themselves in their own style.

DOE: 4004

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Painting III

This course is for students who wish to further develop strong painting skills as well as personal technique and imagery. Students will continue to work with a variety of paints to express themselves in their own style.

DOE: 4062

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Students must have their own digital camera

During this course, students will explore the elements of art and principles of design as they relate to photographic composition, the parts and functions of the digital camera, digital darkroom techniques, the history of photography, and a variety of methods, techniques, and processes used in producing images. They will also make and print photographs based on various thematic assignments.

DOE: 4062

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Digital Photography I & Students must have their own digital camera

During this course, students will improve and develop their digital photography skills, demonstrate the use of editing software programs and printers, and compose and produce well-crafted digital images. They will also be encouraged to create projects that yield individual creativity and personal interpretation in their image-making. Students will participate in critiques of their own and their peers’ work.

DOE: 4062

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Digital Photo II & Students must have their own digital camera

This is an advanced class requiring students to work independently and collaboratively to create artistic photographic images. Their digital imaging will reflect an emphasis on the aesthetic, technical, and critical-thinking skills necessary throughout the process. Students will also participate in critiques, discussions, and written reflections about their images.

DOE: 4062

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Photography III & Students must have their own digital camera

This course involves the application of photographic knowledge on an individual basis. Photography IV begins with a review of areas studied in previous semesters and expands on the in-depth knowledge of photography already gained.

DOE: 4062

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Photography IV & Students must have their own digital camera

This course involves the application of photographic knowledge on an individual basis. The course begins with a review and expands in-depth knowledge of photography already gained. Some assignments are related to careers in art, which emphasize photography. This course is also geared to the presentation of portfolio and to independent work.

DOE: 4062

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Photography V & Students must have their own digital camera

This course involves the application of photographic knowledge on an individual basis. This course begins with a review of areas studied in previous semesters and expands on the in-depth knowledge of photography gained already. Some assignments are related to careers in art, which emphasize photography. This course is also geared to the presentation of a portfolio and to independent work.

DOE: 4004 or 4006

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: See course description

In order for any student to be placed in this type of study, they must first meet the requirements set forth by the instructor. The student must have a “B" average in past art classes; be able to work independently; and have permission from the instructor. Students must maintain a passing grade after the first nine weeks of the semester to continue Independent Study.

DOE: 4048

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Must earn an A or B in a minimum of two Art classes and receive teacher recommendation

The AP Studio Program consists of three portfolio exams: 2-D Design, 3-D Design, and Drawing, corresponding to the college foundation courses. Portfolios allow flexibility of coursework while guiding students to produce college-level quality, artistic investigation, and breadth of work. The Drawing portfolio addresses issues such as line quality, light and shade, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, the illusion of depth, and mark-making. Students' portfolios demonstrate skills and ideas developed, refined, and applied throughout the course to produce visual compositions. Students may choose to submit any or all of the portfolios. Portfolios are evaluated based on standardized scoring descriptors aligned with skills and understanding developed in college foundation courses. The portfolio will have two sections: Sustained Investigation and Selected works. 

DOE: 4050

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Must earn an A or B in a minimum of two Art classes and receive teacher recommendation

The AP Program offers three studio art courses and portfolios: 2-D Design, 3-D Design, and Drawing. The AP Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. The portfolios correspond to most college foundation courses. Students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. Students may choose to submit any or all of the 2-D Design, 3-D Design, or Drawing portfolios. AP Art students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate the artistic skills and ideas they have developed, refined, and applied over the course of the year to produce visual compositions. The portfolio will have two sections: Sustained Investigation and Selected works.

DOE: 4052

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Must earn an A or B in a minimum of two Art classes and receive teacher recommendation

The AP Studio Art Program consists of three portfolio exams: 2-D Design, 3-D Design, and Drawing, corresponding to the college foundation courses. Portfolios allow flexibility of coursework while guiding students to produce college-level quality, artistic investigation, and breadth of work. The 3-D Design portfolio involves decision-making about how to use the elements and principles of art as they relate to the integration of depth, space, volume, and surface, either actual or virtual. Students' portfolios demonstrate skills and ideas developed, refined, and applied throughout the course to produce visual compositions. Students may choose to submit any or all of the portfolios. Portfolios are evaluated based on standardized scoring descriptors aligned with skills and understanding developed in college foundation courses. The portfolio will have two sections: Sustained Investigation and Selected works. 

DOE: 4002

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: None

During this course, students will explore the basic elements and principles of 3-D art. Students will work with a variety of media, learn about several artists and their styles, and/or participate in critiques in order to understand the importance and good use of the elements and principles in their work. Students will be encouraged to express themselves through sculpture, ceramics, and/or fiber design.

DOE: 4040

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Intro. to 3-D Art

This course is designed as a studio workshop in which students will explore ceramics as a three-dimensional medium. Clay experiences will include a variety of hand-built and/or wheel thrown techniques. Students will learn by combining creativity with technical mastery, personal statement and functional capability.

DOE: 4040

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Ceramics I

Students will gain further development in hand-building and wheel skills. They will have an introduction to different types of clay bodies, glazes, and alternative firing techniques. Students will have an opportunity to pursue the sculptural techniques in ceramics.

DOE: 4040

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Ceramics II

During this course, students will gain further development in hand-building and wheel skills. Hand-building techniques will also include sculpting with various clay bodies. There will be continued experimentation with decorative and glazing techniques.

DOE: 4040

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Ceramics III

Students will continue mastering specific skills on the wheel, and exploring building techniques, glaze composition, and further developing one’s own style.

DOE: 4040

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Ceramics IV

During this course, students will continue mastering specific, increasingly difficult skills on the wheel and exploring building techniques, glaze composition, and further developing one’s own style.

DOE: 4040

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Ceramics V

This class is designed to accommodate the serious ceramic artist. It will allow students to continue to develop skills as well as pursue in-depth exploration into creativity through the medium of clay.

DOE: 4046

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Intro. to 3-D Art

During this course, students will explore various fiber arts materials and techniques. They will build on the knowledge and skills developed in Introduction to 3-D Art and continue to emphasize the elements and principles of art in their fiber-related pieces. Some processes that may be explored are basketry, weaving, fabric design, mixed media and/or papermaking. Students will also explore a variety of cultures and the processes that the people of those cultures engage in. Students will develop vocabulary specific to the discipline of fibers, including appropriate terminology for equipment, materials, and processes.

DOE: 4046

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Fiber Arts I

This course is for students who wish to further explore a variety of fiber arts materials and techniques. They will continue to explore a variety of processes, cultures, and the process that the people of those cultures engage in. Students will also continue to develop vocabulary specific to the discipline of fiber arts.

DOE: 4046

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Fiber Arts II

This course is for students who wish to complete an intensive study in fibers. It is a studio class, which emphasizes the creation of a body of work along with an artist’s statement to be included within their portfolios. Permission from the instructor will be required for admission into the course. Students will be expected to explore one or more process(es) and/or technique(s) learned in previous classes.

DOE: 4044

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Intro. to 3-D Art (and Ceramics I at HHS Only)

During this course, students will build on the knowledge and skills developed in Introduction to 3-D Art. They will continue to emphasize the elements and principles of art in their sculptures. Students will construct realistic and abstract sculptures using additive, subtractive, modeling, and mixed media methods with a variety of materials. They will also explore a variety of cultures and the processes that the people of those cultures engage in. Students will develop vocabulary specific to the discipline of sculpture.

DOE: 4044

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Sculpture I

During this course, students will continue to emphasize the elements and principles of art in their sculptures. Students will construct realistic and abstract sculptures using additive, subtractive, modeling and mixed media methods with a variety of materials. They will continue to explore a variety of cultures and the processes that the people of those cultures engage in, while continuing to develop vocabulary specific to the discipline of sculpture.

DOE: 4086

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Intro. to 2-D Art

During this course, students will learn varied approaches to digital drawing and painting. The course will focus on developing a thorough understanding of digital art software in order to create successful realistic as well as creative imagery. Students will apply their understanding of the elements of art and principles of design to develop strong compositions. Students will investigate how images can influence ideas and feelings and will work to create original, meaningful concepts for digital drawings and paintings. The history of digital art forms and how artists are utilizing these tools and concepts in the illustration and animation workplace will be studied.

DOE: 4182

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: None

NOTE: Chorus: Beginning (Participation outside of school is required)

Beginning Chorus is designed to develop students’ musicianship and specific performance skills, which include posture, tone production, breathing and vocal techniques, and intonation through ensemble and solo literature. Activities and experiences will include sequential and systematic instruction in music reading, critical listening skills, and the development of a quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the ability of the ensemble. Students will increase their aural and analytical skills through identifying the basic elements of music including melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, form, and style of the literature studies in class. Preparation for the performance of a wide variety of literature will include the study of the historical, formal, analytical, and stylistic elements of each composition performed.

Activities and experiences may include male chorus, female chorus, or mixed chorus, and will be designed to develop students’ abilities to listen, analyze, and sight sing using systematic and progressive means; make interpretive decisions; conduct; and improvise. The development of students’ artistic and aesthetic perception will be of primary importance. This course allows for successive semesters of instruction.

HHS Only

DOE: 4182

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: None

NOTE: Chorus: Beginning (Participation outside of school is required)

Beginning Chorus is designed to develop students’ musicianship and specific performance skills, which include posture, tone production, breathing and vocal techniques, and intonation through ensemble and solo literature. Activities and experiences will include sequential and systematic instruction in music reading, critical listening skills, and the development of a quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the ability of the ensemble. Students will increase their aural and analytical skills through identifying the basic elements of music including melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, form, and style of the literature studies in class. Preparation for the performance of a wide variety of literature will include the study of the historical, formal, analytical, and stylistic elements of each composition performed.

Activities and experiences may include male chorus, female chorus, or mixed chorus, and will be designed to develop students’ abilities to listen, analyze, and sight sing using systematic and progressive means; make interpretive decisions; conduct; and improvise. The development of students’ artistic and aesthetic perception will be of primary importance. This course allows for successive semesters of instruction.

DOE: 4186

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: None

NOTE: Chorus: Intermediate (Participation outside of school is required)

Intermediate Chorus is designed to develop students’ musicianship and specific performance skills, which include posture, tone production, breathing and vocal techniques, and intonation through ensemble and solo literature. Activities and experiences will include sequential and systematic instruction in music reading, critical listening skills, and the development of a quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the ability of the ensemble. Students will increase their aural and analytical skills through identifying the basic elements of music including melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, form, and style of the literature studies in class. Preparation for the performance of a wide variety of literature will include the study of the historical, formal, analytical, and stylistic elements of each composition performed.

Activities and experiences may include male chorus, female chorus, or mixed chorus, and will be designed to develop students’ abilities to listen, analyze, and sight sing using systematic and progressive means; make interpretive decisions; conduct; and improvise. The development of students’ artistic and aesthetic perception will be of primary importance. This course allows for successive semesters of instruction.

DOE: 4188

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Permission of the Instructor

Female Only @ HHS 

NOTE: Chorus: Advanced (Participation outside of school is required)

Advanced Chorus is designed to develop students’ musicianship and specific performance skills, which include posture, tone production, breathing and vocal techniques, and intonation through ensemble and solo literature. Activities and experiences will include sequential and systematic instruction in music reading, critical listening skills, and the development of a quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the ability of the ensemble. Students will increase their aural and analytical skills through identifying the basic elements of music including melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, form, and style of the literature studies in class. Preparation for the performance of a wide variety of literature will include the study of the historical, formal, analytical, and stylistic elements of each composition performed.

Activities and experiences may include male chorus, female chorus, or mixed chorus, and will be designed to develop students’ abilities to listen, analyze, and sight sing using systematic and progressive means; make interpretive decisions; conduct; and improvise. The development of students’ artistic and aesthetic perception will be of primary importance. This course allows for successive semesters of instruction.

DOE: 4180

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Permission of the Instructor

NOTE: Chorus: Choral Chamber Ensemble (Participation outside of school is required)

Choral Chamber Ensemble will provide sequential and systematic learning activities and include small group and individual instruction designed to develop the skills necessary to perform a widely varied repertoire of ensemble and solo literature. Activities and experiences will develop students’ abilities to sight read; listen to, analyze, and study the literature performed; study elements of music in a wide variety of contexts; improvise; perform in a variety of small ensembles; and make interpretive decisions. Preparation for the performance of a wide variety of literature will include the study of the historical, formal, analytical, and stylistic elements of each composition performed.

The development of students’ artistic and aesthetic perception will be of primary importance. The nature of this course can allow for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level.

DOE: 4184

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Permission of the Instructor

NOTE: Chorus: Vocal Jazz (Participation outside of school is required)

Vocal Jazz classes provides sequential and systematic instruction in large group, small group, and individualized settings for the study and performance of the wide idiomatic popular styles that comprise the field of vocal jazz music. These styles will include blues forms, swing, bebop, rock, and fusion. Students will develop specific performance skills, which include tone production, vocal techniques, intonation, music reading skills, and appropriate stylistic performance techniques. Students will increase their creative skills through improvisation, composition, and arranging. A significant portion of the course will be devoted to the study of the historical, formative, and stylistic elements of jazz, with emphasis on connecting the historical development of the vocal jazz idiom with structured listening to representative performances of the music studied. The nature of this course can allow for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level.

DOE: 4160

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Permission of Instructor

NOTE: Band: Beginning Concert Band (Participation outside of school is required)

Beginning Concert Band is designed to provide sequential and systematic learning activities through instrumental music. Activities and experiences are designed to develop the students’ abilities to: listen, analyze, interpret, sight read, and study the literature performed. Many opportunities are given for the development of student self-expression through numerous public performances.

HHS only

Beginning Band (Brass)

Prerequisite/s: Participated in 8th grade Band playing: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone or Tuba

Beginning Band (Woodwind)

Prerequisite/s: Participated in 8th grade Band playing: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone

Beginning Band (Percussion)

Prerequisite/s: Participated in 8th grade Band playing: Drums/Mallets

DOE: 4168

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Permission of Instructor: Membership is open to instrumentalists who have been enrolled in the Beginning Concert Band one year or have auditioned for the director

NOTE: Band: Intermediate Concert Band (Participation outside of school is required)

Intermediate Concert Band is designed to provide sequential and systematic learning activities through instrumental music. Activities and experiences are designed to develop the students’ abilities to: listen, analyze, interpret, sight-read, and study the literature performed. Many opportunities are given for the development of student self-expression through numerous public performances.

DOE: 4170

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Permission of Instructor. Membership is open to advanced instrumentalists who have auditioned for the director and been assigned to this course.

NOTE: Band: Advanced Concert Band (Participation outside of school is required)

Students in this organization are required to participate extensively in all phases of the program and are encouraged to study privately. Advanced Concert Band is designed to provide sequential and systematic learning activities through advanced instrumental music. Activities and experiences are designed to develop the students’ abilities to: listen, analyze, interpret, sight read, and study the advanced literature performed. Many opportunities are given for the development of student self-expression through numerous public performances.

DOE: 4164

Credits: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Permission of Instructor/Audition required for both schools and students must be concurrently enrolled in concert band class at HHS.

NOTE: Band: Jazz Ensemble (Participation outside of school is required) There is NO course fee for this class.

Membership is limited and open to advanced players in the standard Big Band instrumentation. Instruction includes the study of the history, formative, and stylistic elements of jazz. Students develop their creative skills through improvisation. Students in this organization are required to participate extensively in all aspects of the program and are encouraged to study privately.

DOE: 4208

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Demonstration of Basic Music Skills

Music Theory and Composition is the study of musical composition skills, form, harmony, chords, notation, scales, and other elements of music. As the class progresses, four-part harmony and music composition skills are explored.

MHS Only

DOE: 4210

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Recommended Grades: 10, 11 & 12

This is based on the content established by the College Board. Music Theory is intended for secondary school students who have completed music studies comparable to a first-year college course in music theory. The guidelines for the course that are published by The College Board may not match any particular college program, but they do reflect the coverage of content and level of skills typical of most first-year college courses. This course should integrate aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form, musical analysis, elementary composition, and history, and style. The student‘s ability to read and write musical notation is fundamental to this course, and it is also assumed that the student has acquired at least basic performance skills in voice or on an instrument. It fulfills a requirement for two Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma and also fulfills the requirement as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas.

MHS Only

DOE: 4204

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Permission of the Instructor

Piano lab is an opportunity for any student to enhance their ability on the piano. This course is available to students with no prior experience or who may be accomplished pianists. Students will learn the basics of notation, note names, counting, and musical expression. This lab is an opportunity for all students and may be repeated for credit.

DOE: 4242

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Grades 9-12. Average of C or above in General, Academic, or Honors English, or the permission of instructor.

Students explore the world of drama: performing, directing, costuming, makeup, publicity, and set design. This is a “hands on” class in which students are expected to participate actively. Students will experience all aspects of a theatrical production from performance to “back stage” technical elements.

DOE: 4240

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Grade “C” or better in Theatre Arts

This is a one-semester performance based class that allows students to apply in depth the elements of physical, vocal and imaginative expression introduced in Theatre Arts I and examines dramatic arts over time and across cultures. Script analysis, styles of acting, in-depth characterization, and emphasis on stagecraft will also be covered. Scene performance is an integral part of this course. Intensifying the application of these skills will help the student increase awareness of professional, community, and high school theatre operations. This will improve individual talent, confidence, knowledge, and understanding of both the technical and performance sides of theatre.

DOE: 4248

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Theatre Production is for students who want to participate in a full-scale musical production. Students can participate in the performance, technical, and/or business aspects of theatre. This course can be repeated for credit.

DOE: 4244

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

This course is an elective for students who wish to learn more about the theories of design and stagecraft with the construction and operation of the various elements of technical theatre. Students are provided with opportunities to: 1) develop stage craft skills; 2) learn various techniques in scenery, lighting, sound, properties, costumes, and makeup; 3) practice theatre safety; and 4) learn effective stage management, business plans, and promotional techniques. Students are made aware of career opportunities in technical theatre. They also continue to analyze and evaluate scripts and live theatre performances so that they learn to determine appropriate technical requirements for a variety of theatrical works. Selection of individual units will be left to the discretion of the instructor. This course can be repeated for credit.

DOE: 0518

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Theatre Arts or Beginning Choir

Musical Theatre is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students in this course study the history of musical theatre and its place in today's society. They participate in staging, choreographing, rehearsing, and performing an original or existing musical work. This class may be taught collaboratively among music, theatre, dance, and visual arts faculty. These activities should incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the responsibilities and the importance of individual theatre patrons in their community.

DOE: 1086

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Admission is by application or permission of the instructor; at both Harrison and McCutcheon, a student wishing to be on the newspaper staff must have taken Non-Production Journalism, DOE 1080.

Newspaper production gives students a “hands-on” experience in journalism. Part of the course will be spent learning the fundamentals of newspaper production, and much of the course will involve producing the school newspaper. Extensive writing, proofreading, and editing will be required. Students interested in journalistic photography will also be welcome. Students will be required to sell advertisements to finance the publication.

DOE: 1086

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Admission is by application and permission of the instructor

Yearbook is designed to give students a “hands-on” experience in journalism. Part of the course will be spent learning the fundamentals of yearbook production, which include page design, photography, copy, and caption writing. Much of the course will involve producing the school yearbook. Students will be required to sell advertisements, sell yearbook subscriptions, and participate in fundraisers to finance the publication.