GRADE 7 REQUIRED COURSES

ENGLISH 7 -- One Year

Course Description: English 7 is designed to develop total language usage by integrating listening, speaking, reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and critical thinking skills through a literature-based curriculum consistent with the California State Language Arts Framework. Students encounter literature from many genres and receive a mixture of both American and culturally diverse works selected from the grade 7 core and extended works list. Student-selected novels as part of the Reading Counts program are also integral. Composition activities emphasize sentence structure and paragraph construction and take students from pre-writing through revision and publication using five of the eight writing domains. Fluency and content, tempered by form and correctness, are stressed. Significant interdisciplinary crossovers and connections are made throughout the year.

WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY: Medieval and Early Modern Times -- One Year
Course Description: Students in grade seven study the social, cultural, and technological changes that occurred in Europe, Africa, and Asia in the years A.D. 500-1789. After reviewing the ancient world and the ways in which archaeologists and historians uncover the past, students study the history and geography of great civilizations that were developing concurrently throughout the world during medieval and early modern times. They examine the growing economic interaction among civilizations as well as the exchange of ideas, beliefs, technologies, and commodities. They learn about the resulting growth of Enlightenment philosophy and the new examination of the concepts of reason and authority, the natural rights of human beings and the divine right of kings, experimentalism in science, and the dogma of belief. Finally, students assess the political forces let loose by the Enlightenment, particularly the rise of democratic ideas, and they learn about the continuing influence of these ideas in the world today according to the California Content Standards.

GRADE 7 ENGLISH and HISTORY HONORS Courses -- One Year
Course Description: Students placed in English and/or history honors courses experience an accelerated curriculum in reading, writing, mechanics, speaking, and listening in a self-contained environment. Grade 7 honors students need to be skilled and fluent writers with a strong grasp of language mechanics and an extensive vocabulary. Various writing domains are taught and others reinforced throughout the year. Students should be reading well above grade level. An extended reading program of student-selected novels is also an integral part of the program in English.
Honors students in grade 7 will apply their reasoning skills toward linking historical events to geographical and global relationships through extended learning activities.
Grade 7 Honors students must be skilled writers with an extensive vocabulary. Students should be reading well above grade level, and be intrinsically motivated, focused, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced, rigorous learning environment. Placement in the honors program will be determined by teacher recommendation, and other assessment measures.

MATH 7 -- One Year
Course Description: Math 7 covers the eight strands of the California Mathematics Framework: number sense, geometry, probability/statistics, algebra, measurement, logic, and discrete math. Lessons utilize and emphasize basic skills, including the application of math and connections between concepts and skills. An introduction to problem solving involves students in group work, experiments, presentations, and projects. These lessons emphasize the student’s ability to select mathematical tools and techniques and to communicate their mathematical thinking in a variety of ways, both oral and written. Computer technology is used to support student projects.

PRE-ALGEBRA -- One Year Prerequisite: placement test and teacher recommendation
Course Description: Pre-algebra prepares students for Algebra 1. It continues to broaden the student’s knowledge of the eight strands of the California Mathematics Framework: number sense, geometry, probability/statistics, algebra, measurement, logic, and discrete math. The curriculum highlights the application of skills, looking for patterns, making generalizations during problem solving, and exploring ways of presenting oral and written information when problems are analyzed. Computer technology is used to support student projects.

INTEGRATED SCIENCE -- One Year
Course Description: Integrated science will focus on the life sciences. The course will emphasize cells, cell structure, genetics, and physical and biological changes over time. The curriculum accents student involvement with hands-on investigations and experiments. Students are encouraged to investigate ideas, issues, and interests that make up our contemporary understanding of science and technology.
The seventh grade integrated science curriculum also includes program that offers the adolescent student an opportunity to develop skills promoting success in the intermediate school setting. Students investigate the challenges and changes in adolescence through communication skills, building self-confidence, and goal setting. Decision-making skills are taught with emphasis on positive choices creating healthy lifestyles, and avoiding use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- One Year
Course Description: The state framework, Healthy Kids/Healthy California, is the basis for the course standards in grades 7 and 8. The focus is on physical fitness and skills development in a variety of team and individual sports and recreational activities. An emphasis is placed on working cooperatively, following directions, playing safely, and living healthy. Students will evaluate their fitness level and learn techniques to improve areas of weakness. Those desiring advanced skill work may choose to take part in SVUSD Park and Recreation after-school activity programs. Uniforms are required and lockers are provided in the dressing rooms.

GRADE 7 VILLAGE PROGRAM
Each village is made up of a team of teachers (English, History, Science and Math) who assume the responsibility for the instructional program of their assigned students. There are approximately 160-170 students in each village, although due to enrollment, some villages may be larger or smaller. Placement into a village is random. Students leave their village to attend elective classes and physical education. The village program allows teachers to plan together and to schedule meetings and events. It effectively reduces the size of the school by creating a “school-within-a-school.” The village program is an essential key in providing 7th grade students the maximum support for a successful start in intermediate school.

GRADE 8 REQUIRED COURSES

SS ENGLISH 8 -- One Year
Course Description: English 8 is designed to develop total language usage by integrating listening, speaking, reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and critical thinking skills through a literature-based curriculum consistent with the California State Language Arts Framework. Students encounter literature from many genres and receive a mixture of both American and culturally diverse works selected from the grade 8 core and extended works list. Student-selected novels as part of the Reading Counts Program are also integral. Composition activities review instruction in the steps of the writing process with emphasis on writing fluency, content, form and mechanics. All eight writing domains are taught and reinforced throughout the eighth grade. Significant interdisciplinary crossovers and connections are made throughout the year.

U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY: Growth and Conflict -- One Year
Course Description: Students in grade eight study the ideas, issues, and events from the framing of the Constitution up to World War I, with an emphasis on America's role in the war. After reviewing the development of America's democratic institutions founded on the Judeo-Christian heritage and English parliamentary traditions, particularly the shaping of the Constitution, students trace the development of American politics, society, culture, and economy and relate them to the emergence of major regional differences. They learn about the challenges facing the new nation, with an emphasis on the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War. They make connections between the rise of industrialization and contemporary social and economic conditions, as per the California Content Standards.

GRADE 8 ENGLISH/HISTORY HONORS COURSES -- One Year

Students placed in the English 8 or History honors courses experience an accelerated curriculum in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and mechanics in a self-contained environment. Composition assignments develop writing skills by emphasizing fluency and form. Various writing domains are taught and others are reinforced throughout the year. An extended reading program of student-selected novels is also an integral part of the program. Interdisciplinary crossovers and connections are made periodically during the year. Honors students in grade 8 will apply their reasoning skills toward linking historical events to geographical and global relationships through extended learning activities. Grade 8 honors students must be skilled writers with an extensive vocabulary. Students should be reading well above grade level and be intrinsically motivated, focused, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced, rigorous learning environment. Placement in the honors program will be determined by teacher recommendation, a grade of A or high B in English in 7th grade, and other assessment data.

INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA -- One Year
Course Description: Introduction to Algebra prepares students for Algebra 1. This course includes an introduction to the study of linear equations and inequalities with one and two variables, graphing linear equations and inequalities including slope. It continues to broaden the student’s knowledge of the eight strands of the California Mathematics Framework: number sense, geometry, probability/statistics, algebra, measurement, logic and their applications. Computer technology and graphing calculators are used to support student efforts and instruction. This course will not be accepted for credit for Algebra 1.

ALGEBRA 1 -- One Year Prerequisite: Prealgebra teacher recommendation and placement test
Course Description: This course includes a study of linear equations and inequalities with one and two variables, graphing linear equations and inequalities including slope, polynomials and factors, polynomials and rational expressions, irrational numbers, quadratic equations, statistics and probability, patterns, functions and logic as well as applications of all concepts. Computer technology and graphing calculators are used to support student efforts and instruction.
Algebra 1 at RSM is the same course as Algebra 1 at the SVUSD high school level and successful completion may generate high school credit. Students are placed in Algebra 1 by teacher recommendation and placement test.

GEOMETRY HONORS -- One Year Prerequisite: Algebra, teacher recommendation
Course Description: This course is a study of geometric figures in two and three dimensions. It is designed to increase a student’s understanding of spatial relations. Emphasis is also placed upon applying algebra to geometric problem solving, and applying the basic terminology and concepts of geometry in a logical and organized manner. This honors course will cover all of the topics of a regular geometry course, but the student will be expected to pursue the study of these topics in greater depth.
Geometry Honors at RSM is the same course as Geometry Honors at the SVUSD high school level and successful completion may generate high school credit. Students are placed in Geometry Honors by teacher recommendation and placement test.

INTEGRATED SCIENCE -- One Year
Course Description: The eighth grade integrated science curriculum is a year-long class that focuses on the physical sciences. The course will emphasize astronomy, forces, motion, interactions, and the structure and composition of matter. The curriculum accents student involvement with hands-on investigations and experiments. Students are encouraged to investigate ideas, issues, and interests that make up our contemporary understanding of science and technology.

INTEGRATED SCIENCE HONORS -- One Year
Course Description: Students taking algebra or geometry in 8th grade will be in honors science. This course will go deeper into the scientific method, exploration through experiments and labs, and will have enrichment activities to develop their science abilities.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- Two Trimesters
Course Description: The state framework, Healthy Kids/Healthy California, is the basis for the course standards in grades 7 and 8. The focus is on physical fitness and skills development in a variety of team and individual sports and recreational activities. An emphasis is placed on working cooperatively, following directions, playing safely, and living healthy. Students will evaluate their fitness level and learn techniques to improve areas of weakness. Those desiring advanced skill work may choose to take part in the after-school activity program. Uniforms are required and lockers are provided in the dressing rooms.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/FITNESS CLASS -- Two Trimesters
Course Description: The fitness class is designed to emphasize total health and wellness by promoting the benefits of regular fitness and nutrition as part of a healthy lifestyle. Students will be participating in a regular fitness program, will analyze and modify eating habits, and will learn about the risks associated with diabetes, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. Students will be encouraged to create and implement a realistic fitness and nutrition program, using a variety of cardiovascular and resistance training techniques.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH -- One Trimester
Course Description: The health education component of Healthy Kids/Healthy California is integrated into the physical education program during grade 8. Units of study are designed to develop knowledge that will enable students to choose healthful behaviors that avoid risk situations. These include building relationships within and outside the family, caring for the human body, human growth and development, and coping with health problems in a contemporary society. Drug, alcohol, and tobacco awareness studies enable students to develop decision-making skills.

SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION CLASSES GRADE 7 AND 8

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 1 & 2 (ELD)
Placement based on CELDT levels, teacher recommendation, CST, grades, and ELD standards the student has mastered.
Course Description: This class introduces non-English proficient students to the English language, American culture, school procedures, and good study skills. Students will learn basic English vocabulary and grammatical structures. They are also taught how to read, write, and speak English through various instructional activities. In addition, the English learner will become acquainted with American traditions and customs and prepare for the CELDT test. Students will be graded with quizzes, tests, finals, and Reading Counts.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 3 (ELD) Placement based on CELDT levels, teacher recommendation, CST, grades, and ELD standards the student has mastered.
Course Description: This class is for ELD students who have met the standards for ELD 1 and 2. These students are placed in a regular English 7 or English 8 curriculum with additional support. SDAIE or Sheltered English Immersion is a teaching strategy established to provide meaningful instruction in the content areas for transitioning Limited English Proficient students to English fluency. In addition, the ELD students will have support from the EL coordinator. Please refer to the course description of English 7 and 8 for more information on curriculum/content area.

SHELTERED HISTORY, MATH & SCIENCE Placement Based on CELDT levels, teacher recommendation, CST, grades, and ELD standards the student has mastered.
Course Description: ELD students are placed in a regular core curriculum class. Instruction will be differentiated to meet the ELD students’ needs. Teachers will incorporate sheltered SDAIE strategies into their instruction to help English learners understand the language and content of science, math, and history, which involves assisting the student through the use of audio-visuals, gestures, cognates, and other contextual clues. In addition, the ELD students will have support from the EL coordinator. Please refer to the course description of science, math, and history of the particular grade for more information on curriculum/content area.

EXPLORATORY ELECTIVE COURSES

Students are encouraged to explore a variety of elective subjects during their two years at RSM to provide them with a wide-range of learning experiences. Due to the extensive number of elective courses offered, a student will not be able to participate in every elective course he/she may desire. With this in mind, electives should be selected very carefully.
Enrollment in a particular elective is based upon several variables (number of students that choose the elective, number of periods the elective is offered and/or a period conflict). Therefore, it may be necessary to assign students to exploratory electives that were not their first few choices on their elective cards.

ONE-YEAR EXPLORATORY ELECTIVES GRADE 7 and 8

BEGINNING BAND (Grades 7-8) -- One Year
Course Description: Become the musician you’ve always wanted to be! Learn pop, contemporary, and classical music, playing any of the following instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, or percussion. Beginning Band meets every day. Students play at concerts, take field trips, and even audition to play at Disneyland! Larger instruments are available through RSM’s Music Department. Limited rehearsals and performances outside of class time are required.

INTERMEDIATE BAND (Grades 7-8) -- One Year Prerequisite: One-year Band Experience or Concurrent Private Lessons and Director Approval
Course Description: For the musician already on the road to success! Continue to study your current instrument or take up any of the following instruments: oboe, bass clarinet, bassoon, tenor or baritone saxophone, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba or percussion. Intermediate Band meets every day. Students play at concerts, take field trips and even audition to play at Disneyland! Larger instruments are available through RSM’s Music Department. Limited rehearsals and performances outside of class time are required.

ADVANCED BAND (Grade 8) -- One-Year Prerequisite: Director Approval
Course Description: Our most challenging band class, for eighth grade students only! Continue to study any of the following instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, or percussion. Advanced Band meets every day. Students play at concerts, for assemblies, high school football games, take field trips, and play at Disneyland! Larger instruments are available through RSM’s Music Department. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are required.
Please contact Mrs. Reyes at 459-8253, ext. 276 for further information.

JAZZ BAND (Grades 7-8) -- One Year - Limited enrollment Prerequisite: Director Approval
Course Description: Learn rock ‘n’ roll, swing, funk, Latin, blues, and jazz improvisation in this fun and challenging elective. Jazz Band is open to qualified students playing saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drum set, piano, and electric and bass guitar. Jazz Band performs concerts at school, in the community, at local amusement parks, and competes in competitive jazz festivals in Orange County. Wind and percussion students will also perform with Advanced Band members on traditional concert band music. Rehearsals and performances outside of the school day are required.

ORCHESTRA (Grades 7-8) -- One Year
Course Description: Become the musician you’ve always wanted to be! Learn pop, contemporary, and classical music playing any of the following instruments: Violin, viola, cello, or bass. Orchestra meets every day. Orchestra students play at concerts and for assemblies, take field trips, and even audition to play at Disneyland! Many instruments are available through RSM’s Music Department for a nominal use fee. Limited rehearsals and performances outside of class time are required.

ADVANCED ORCHESTRA (Grade 8) -- One-Year Prerequisite: Director Approval
Course Description: The most challenging Orchestra class, for eighth grade students only! Continue to study any of the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, or bass (piano with teacher permission). Advanced Orchestra meets every day. Students in Advanced Orchestra play at concerts and for assemblies, take field trips and even audition to play at Disneyland! Many instruments are available through RSM’s Music Department. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are required.
Please contact Mrs. Reyes at 459-8253, ext. 276 for further information.

GLEE/PERFORMING ARTS (Grades 7-8) -- One Year
Course Description: A course designed for students who love to sing and want to have fun singing in a group. Instruction includes beginning music theory, basics of harmony, and developing singing techniques. The group will learn and perform songs from a variety of genres and styles, including current popular music. There will be frequent opportunities to perform for family and friends, the school, and the community. The group will audition for a workshop at Disneyland. Performance outside of school hours will be required.

SPANISH 1 (Grade 8) -- One-Year Prerequisite: Grade 8, Intro to Spanish or Teacher Approval based on grade in ELA
Course Description: The Level 1 courses facilitate the exploration of the fascinating world of the Spanish-speaking people. Students will enrich their own world by learning and using a new language and appreciating a new culture. Most studies are conducted in a “real world” context. Speaking, reading, and writing skills acquired will help students develop a global understanding necessary to become effective citizens of the 21st century. The first year of study will also increase the student’s enjoyment when travelling throughout the world where Spanish is spoken.
Considered a high school level class. Trimester grades will appear on high school transcript. Upon successful completion of Spanish 1, students may enroll in Spanish 2 in high school with teacher recommendation.

NEWSPAPER/JOURNALISM (Grades 7-8) -- One-Year Prerequisite: Teacher approval, well-developed writing skills
Course Description: Students will work in the areas of writing, proofing, revision, page design, and editing in order to produce our RSM Intermediate School newspaper. Computer processing and page-making program will be essential to the course. The most important qualities of interested students are competent writing skills, motivation, responsibility, and creativity. In order to be admitted to class, students need the signature of their English teacher (or 6th grade teacher) on the registration card. This is a full-year commitment.

YEARBOOK (Grade 8) Prerequisite: Teacher approval
Course Description: Students learn page layout, photography, and other essentials skills related to organizing and publishing a high-quality yearbook. Students must be responsible, have good writing skills, and be willing to attend after school events and other assignments. This is a fun and rewarding year-long course!

ASB / LEADERSHIP Prerequisite: Advisor approval, and student must have and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA
Course Description: The ASB leadership class comprises four elected officers as well as students who applied for the class itself. These 7th and 8th grade leaders plan a variety of extra-curricular activities, which include dances, lunchtime activities, homeroom competitions, the amazing race and a quiz show. This class helps develop student’s peer interaction, social, and leadership skills in a fun-filled environment. This class meets daily during zero period.

KRSM-TV CREW (Grade 8) -- One Year-Zero Period Prerequisite: Grade 8, Video/TV Prod. and Teacher approval
Course Description: Become part of the production team responsible for producing KRSM-TV’s live morning show! Students will learn to plan, script, and direct a live broadcast with occasional opportunities to be on-air talent. Students will operate studio cameras, TelePrompTers, title generators, video and audio mixers, tape and digital video players. Students must be responsible and team oriented. This class meets daily during zero period. This is a full year commitment.

TRIMESTER ELECTIVES GRADE 7 AND 8

ART I Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Art I is designed to explore all areas of the visual arts: drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking. This class explores various cultures and master artists, while teaching and applying basic art elements and principles. Students build their visual skills through working from memory, observations, and imagination. Students use a variety of media including watercolor, tempera paints, clay, pencil, charcoal, monoprinting, collage and 3D media. Students will have the opportunity to enter their works in many art shows.

ADVANCED ART Prerequisite: Art I
Course Description: Advanced Art is a class designed to teach students advanced techniques in drawing, painting, oils, acrylics, gouache, charcoal, printmaking and sculpture. Students will use conceptual thinking and problem solving skills to create projects. Students are encouraged to develop their own artistic style and to work independently. An art field trip to a local museum is sometimes used to reinforce classroom learning. Students will have many opportunities to enter their works in many art shows.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER STUDIES (CFS) Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Get your life together! Seize the opportunity to learn "real life lessons," relate to family and friends, and face the future with confidence and security. Be prepared for "living" in the 21st Century and learn about "earning a living" in careers related to several of California's key industries. Learn critical skills and knowledge in food and nutrition, family living, child development, fashion, interiors, and consumer education. FHA activities will help you develop leadership and career skills for a head start on success! This exciting class will provide you with many tools to make the road to adulthood easier.Materials contribution: Not to exceed $20.

ADVANCED CONSUMER AND FAMILY STUDIES Prerequisite: CFS
This advanced 12-week course is designed to give students the opportunity to develop and refine skills learned in Consumer & Family Studies. Project selection will be driven by competitive opportunities available, such as FHA or the Orange County Fair. Projects include diet analysis, quilt blocks for Camp Pendleton Wounded Warrior quilts, salad preparation challenge, menu planning & table display, consumer education presentation, interior design challenge, resource conservation, writing stories for children, and recipe “test kitchens.”

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY) Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This course is designed to allow students to work in pairs at selected work stations (modules) in self-instructed activities. Students will discover possible career choices related to the world of technology as well as completing hands-on assignments in a variety of technological areas. Equipment used in the class includes computers, small engines, robotics, hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment. Sample technology units are listed below.

Plastics	Tools & Machines	Tool use & safety	Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Drafting	Structures	Flight	Research and Development
House Design	Interior Layout	Manufacturing	Problem Solving and Simulations
Electronics Energy and Power	Dragster Design

INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Discover the exciting world of drama! Enhance your ability to express yourself through various introductory classroom projects. Explore creative theater through improvisation, monologues, and pantomime. A final project will be a dramatic presentation in front of an audience.

INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH Prerequisite: None
Course Description: These two courses are designed as introductory classes to modern languages. The fascinating world of the French or Spanish speaking people is explored through the use of fun-filled activities and hands on projects. Appreciation of the language is gained not only through speaking, reading, and writing practices, but also by seeing, tasting, and experiencing new cultures. The course will also enable students to broaden their understanding of another culture.

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Brush up on your keyboarding and refine your school survival skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other productivity tools. Learn to use a digital camera and transform those pictures into amazing creations with photo editing software. This techie class has it all!

PEER ASSISTANCE LEADERSHIP (PAL) Prerequisite: Advisor Approval
Course Description: P.A.L.® are students who demonstrate trust, openness, honesty, comfort, and empathy. They will be looked up to by other students as positive role models and as friends who listen sincerely and with full attention to what peers have to say and can be trusted to respect confidentiality. Training includes: communication skills, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Activities include: conflict mediation, community service activities, RSM school-wide spirit activities, being new student ambassadors, and making a positive difference for R.S.M. students. The application and selection process is in April & May.

PEER TUTORING - One Trimester Only Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Course Description: An opportunity to work/tutor one-on-one with students with disabilities, English learners, and regular education students in the classroom setting. This is a very rewarding experience that we are excited to offer as an elective for both 7th and 8th grade students.

PUBLIC SPEAKING Prerequisite: None
Do butterflies fill your stomach when you’re asked to speak in front of a class? If so, then enroll in Public Speaking and set those butterflies free. If you enjoy speaking in front of an audience, then you will learn ways to create even more powerful presentations. During this fun-filled course, students will learn more about both their classmates and themselves through interviews and hobby and interest speeches. Also, students will teach each other something new during the “How to…” speeches. Gain confidence. Organize your ideas. Improve your writing abilities. Laugh and learn in Public Speaking. The butterflies will magically disappear after you have completed this course.

READING ENRICHMENT Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Student-centered. Friendly atmosphere. Lots of assistance. Reading Enrichment will help students improve both their reading skills and the speed in which they read, while still having fun. Elevate your English grade. Send your test scores soaring. Celebrate your success in reading.

STUDENT AIDE - One Trimester Only Prerequisite: Grade 8 only Teacher Approval
Course Description: This class gives students an opportunity to work with teachers, office staff, or the librarian and learn skills that will help them organize, plan and stay on task. Applications are in the Guidance office.

THEATER PRODUCTION (Grade 8) Prerequisite: Intro Drama and audition
Course Description: Theatre Production is an opportunity to participate in many aspects of a production. Students learn what is involved in casting, blocking, practicing, and performing. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are required. Students will audition for certain roles and/or responsibilities. This class may be repeated with teacher approval.

VIDEO/T.V. PRODUCTION (Beginning) Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Create your own videos! Learn the basic techniques of producing video for television. Students will learn planning skills such as script writing and creating storyboards. Group assignments and projects will build team development skills and acquaint students with various roles of a production team. Students will learn camera operations and proper technique, lighting, in-camera and digital editing as well as audio recording for radio.

VIDEO PRODUCTION (Advanced) Prerequisite: Video/T.V. Production
Course Description: This course will provide students with advanced technical and practical aspects of digital video production. At the end of this course, students should be able to critically examine media strategies and production values. Students will produce media productions in a group setting with special emphasis placed upon lighting, sound and narrative editing.

WEB DESIGN/ANIMATION Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Love to draw? Like animation, cartoons, and the web? This class is for you? Learn the history and principles of animation, create your own animations, and design web pages in HTML (the code used to create websites). Your projects will be enhanced with Garage Band and cool Web 2.0 applications.

NOTE: Saddleback Valley Unified School District Requirements: Eligibility for extracurricular activities (e.g. field trips) requires that at the end of the previous trimester students must earn a “C” average (2.00). A current failing grade in any class and/or poor citizenship will exclude a student from participating in the event.

Courses and prerequisites are subject to change. Revised 4/17/12