Elective Courses
Film Appreciation and Critique
This course will give students the opportunity to analyze film the way we analyze literature in the English classroom. Students will be expected to utilize the critical approaches and their knowledge of symbols, metaphors, plot, theme, and other literary elements as they relate to both film and literature. In addition, students will develop an appreciation for film elements such as camera angles, lighting, music, costuming, acting, choreography, special effects, and more. This course will also include the reading of short stories, reviews, and other literature as it relates to our units of study.
Yearbook
The school’s yearbook is a representation of the school’s pride, spirit, and accomplishments; it is a way to show how we are all interconnected and proud of it. This is a deadline-driven class that expects you to commit to responsibility and leadership. During this class, you will explore aspects of journalism, such as interviewing, photography, and researching in order to draft, revise, and publish original work. You will also frequently work with digital photography tools, social media, word processing programs, and the online Yearbook Program.
Televideo/Knightly News
The Televideo course develops the skills of a small team of students, so that they can write, produce, and edit high-quality and reliable school announcements. We also storyboard, film, and edit media packages to promote school wide courses and events like the fall play, Homecoming dance & spirit week, and playoff games. By the end of the course, all students will have learned and practiced the fundamental skills of journalism: writing, editing, reporting and interviewing.