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Movie Making
0.5 credit
Grades 9,10,11, and 12
Screenwriting, acting, cinematography, sound design,
editing and the ability to collaborate with a team
drive the success of any movie project. Students
will become independent filmmakers for a semester,
telling their stories on the screen. They will write,
act and create original movies in this workshop-style
course.
Movie Making II
.5 credit
Grade 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Movie Making I
This course will provide students the opportunity
to develop amateur productions into professional
work. Lessons will focus on dramatic lighting, sound
engineering, color correction and touch on motion
graphic special effects as well. Group work and
on-the-fly problem solving will prepare students
for a future in filmmaking or other artistic work.
Students interested in acting, directing, editing or a
combination of all will find a creative outlet in this
course, creating high quality productions. A personal
camera is encouraged but not required.
Web Design
0.5 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
This course is designed to introduce students to web
design and scripting. Students will learn the basics
of HTML5 (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS
(Cascading Style Sheets). Participants will create
their own, non-published website by the end of the
semester.
TA Today
0.5 credit
Grade 10, 11, 12
This class will combine all of the elements taught
in the Technology and New Media Department
to produce and publish stories (audio, video, and
written) that center around the activities and events
held on Thornton’s campus or are related to the
school, faculty, or students.
Yearbook Publication
1 credit
Grades 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Previous course in computer publication
or imaging, and a letter of application showing
attention to detail, responsibility, and potential for
leadership
Students will use a variety of publication
skills including page design, computer layout,
thoughtful collaboration with peers, written and
photojournalism, editing, and handling the business
aspects of publishing a yearbook.