BROADCAST ARTS – Alliance High School
Broadcasts Arts/Video Production
I
Elective 1 year (36 weeks)
Credit: 3 15 periods per week
Grade: 11
Fees: None
Reading Level: Average or above
Prerequisites: 2 units of English, History and Science
and elective in creative writing preferred.
Description: Basic introduction and development skills in
broadcast writing (news, commercials, script and programs)
camera operations, and production areas such as audio, lighting,
editing and graphic design. Students assist in producing
announcements, Friday lunch programs, and at least 4 new shows
every week for Carnation Cable Channel 11 in Alliance. Students
gain valuable experience video taping various sporting events,
musical productions and other special events in and outside of
Alliance High School.
Broadcasts Arts/Video Production
II
Elective 1 year (36 weeks)
Credit: 3 15 periods per week
Grade: 12
Fees: None
Reading Level: Average or above
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Video Production
I and completion of English IIIA or B.
Electives in Web Design/Flash or Film Studies preferred.
Description: Students continue to improve skills acquired
in the junior year and are encouraged to job shadow and obtain
internships at various communication facilities in the area.
Students help write, direct and produce at least 4 new shows
every week for Carnation Cable Channel 11 and work on various
individual and group projects. They learn to produce, program
and promote shows for Time Warner Cable Channel 11 (in-house
authentic work environment).
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VISUAL DESIGN AND IMAGING – Alliance High School
Visual Design and Imaging I
Elective – 1 year (36 weeks)
Credit: 3 (2 lab; 1 related) 15 periods per week
Grade: 11
Fees: Approx. $50.00
Reading Level: Average or above
Prerequisites: Junior standing
Recommended: Visual Art and Industrial Technology
Description: This program is in the Arts and
Communication Career Field. Visual Design and Imaging or
printing, is a growth industry that uses a variety of processes
to manufacture an array of products, from cereal boxes to
newspapers. Printing is America's third largest manufacturing
industry, employing over 1.2 million people in 45,000
establishments. In this program students will learn about all
major printing processes and how digital technologies are
shaping the industry. Students will get hands on experience,
which will enable them to manage, plan, design, prepare and
produce various kinds of printed products. Areas of instruction
will include introduction to graphic communications, digital
file preparation and output, press operations, finishing and
binding, screen printing, career development, employability
traits and health and safety as well.
Visual Design and Imaging II
Elective 1 year (36 weeks)
Credit: 3 (2 lab; 1 related) 15 periods per week
Grade: 12
Fees: Approx. $50.00
Reading Level: Average or above
Prerequisites: Senior standing, successful completion of
Visual Design and Imaging I
Description: Visual Design and Imaging II is geared
towards building onto the skills learned the first year of the
program. Additional areas of instruction will include advanced
digital file preparation and output, advanced press operations
and advanced screen printing techniques. Students who
demonstrate a high level of competency and who have excellent
attendance will be recommended for early placement, where they
will continue education on a career field related job site
earning pay. Students will also be encouraged and given guidance
towards continuing education at schools offering degrees in Arts
and Communication, upon completion of program.
**Articulated college credit will
be available to students who successfully complete the two-year
Visual Design and Imaging Program.
The AHS Visual Design and
Imaging is a PrintED Certified Program. PrintEd (GAERF-
Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation) is a national
accreditation and certification program based on industry
standards for arts and communication courses of study at the
secondary and post-secondary levels.
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