Analysis of Visual media (Film Analysis), Grades 10-12, 1/2 Credit, [Regular]
A course in the critical analysis of non-verbal and verbal short and feature length films. (3221700)

Speech communication, grades 9-12, 1/2-1 Credit, [Regular]
Fundamentals of speech, public speaking, and communication. Semesters should be taken in sequence. (3241300)

Debate I, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3240600), [Regular]
Debate II, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3240700), [Regular]
Debate III, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Cred (3240800), [Regular]
Concentrated study in debate which may include Interscholastic League or tournament competition. Each course is prerequisite to succeeding course.

Oral Interpretation I, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3240200), [Regular]
Oral Interpretation II, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3240300), [Regular]
Oral Interpretation III, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3240400), [Regular]
Sequential courses in oral interpretation of poetry, prose, and drama. Designed to develop the student’s skills in presenting, his understanding and appreciation of the selection, and his ability to transmit intellectual and emotional meanings.

Public Speaking I, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3240900), [Regular]
Public Speaking II, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3241000), [Regular]
Public Speaking III, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3241100), [Regular]
Concentrated study of extemporaneous and persuasive speech. Includes concepts of rhetoric, topic selection, library and non-library research skills, organization of ideas, preparation and presentation, and delivery skills.

Theatre Arts I, Grades 9-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3250100) (Hutchinson and Slaton only for Grade 9), [Regular]
Theatre Arts II, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3250200), [Regular]
Theatre Arts III, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3250300), [Regular]
Theatre Arts IV, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3250400), [Regular]
The study of theatre history and dramatic literature, casting of plays, stage movement, and acting techniques, lighting, costuming, sound effects, make-up, and appreciation for theatrical events.

Theatre Production I, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3250700), [Regular]
Theatre Production II, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3250800), [Regular]
Theatre Production III, Grades 10-12, 1/2 1 Credit (3250900), [Regular]
Experiences in acting and stagecraft through the preparation and public performance of plays. Available for students not in a theatre arts class provided they meet the Essential elements and spend time equivalent to a regular class. In limited cases, students in a theatre arts class might receive credit both in Theatre Arts and in Theatre Production.

Technical Theatre I and II, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit Each, [Regular]
A combination of the following components to be organized according to student need and local interests: overview, design, scenery, properties, lighting, costumes, make-up, sound, and public relations and/or publicity. Prerequisite: None. (3250500 and 3250600)

Journalism I, Grades 9-12, 1/2-1 Credit, [Regular]
Journalistic techniques presented in the classroom: reporting, special writing, photojournalism. Prerequisite: Above-average grades and recommendation of English or journalism teacher. (Journalism in 9th at Dunbar only) (3230100)

Advanced Journalism, Newspaper Production I, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (32305000, [Regular]
Advanced Journalism, Newspaper Production II, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3230600), [Regular]
Advanced Journalism, Newspaper Production III, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3230700), [Regular]
Newspaper Production: editing, graphics, design, layout, advertising. Prerequisite: Each course is the prerequisite to succeeding course. Journalism I is a prerequisite to all three courses.

Advanced Journalism: Yearbook Production I, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3230200), [Regular]
Advanced Journalism: Yearbook Production II, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3230300), [Regular]
Advanced Journalism: Yearbook Production III, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (3230400), [Regular]
Yearbook Production: graphics, design, layout, photography, magazine journalism techniques, advertising, budgets, and production.

Photojournalism, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit, [Regular]
Photography for journalistic purposes including camera operation, film processing, picture composition, and photo editing. (3230800)

Media Literacy and Critical Viewing, Grade 9, 1 Credit, [Regular]
Students develop an understanding of media through a survey and analysis both of educational and commercial television programming. Students develop basic skills in video production and performance through practice and critique of their own work. Prerequisite: Recommendation of teacher. (Cavazos) (3240500)

Introduction to Broadcast Journalism, I, Grades 9-12, 1/2-1 Credit, (Home School Classroom), [Regular]
Students learn the basics of television news gathering, writing, and presenting. A two-way video system links the classrooms but work together via the interactive television system. (3230100)

Introduction to Television Production I, Grades 9-12, 1/2-1 Credit, [Regular]
Students develop basic television production and performance skills and learn through actual hands-on experience in a television studio. Flexible, individualized scheduling for each student, either during the regular school day or after school. Prerequisite: Recommendation of instructor. (LISD-TV Studios) (3240500)

Broadcast Journalism II, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit, [Regular]
Provides training and experience in the field of video production or in television news. The production focus trains students to operate studio cameras, videotape editing equipment, teleprompters, audio equipment, and computer graphics for video. The news focus trains students in the process of news gathering, writing, editing, reporting, and field videography. Flexible, individualized scheduling for each student either during the regular school day or after school. Prerequisite: Introduction to Television Production I or Introduction to Broadcast Journalism I and recommendation of instructor. (LISD-TV Studios) (3230900)

Broadcasting Journalism III, Grades 11-12, 1/2-1 Credit, [Regular]
Provides advance training and experience in television. Students serve as technical directors, floor managers, news anchors, program producers, set and lighting designers, video graphics designers, and tape editors. Flexible, individualized scheduling for each student, either during the regular school day or after school. Prerequisite: Broadcast Journalism II and recommendation of instructor. (LISD-TV Studios) (3230900)

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