Old Rochester Regional High School Program of Studies 2020 2021

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MEDIA & POPULAR CULTURE
LEVEL 3 | 5 CREDITS | FULL YEAR
GRADES 9-12
Have you ever wished you were part of the
creative team behind your favorite television
show, movie, album, or video game? Have you
ever labored to perfect a social media post or
been ambushed by targeted advertising? Have
you ever seen your friends, family, and
acquaintances share misinformation without
considering the consequences? In this
ever-evolving course, you will learn how to
analyze and interpret media messages, assess
their value, and apply those lessons to media
you create on your own. You will review film,
television, video games, music, and social trends
in personalized media blogs, pitch your own
entertainment and advertising concepts, and get
hands-on experience developing the student
newspaper. You will also have the opportunity to
assume leadership positions on the newspaper
staff and practice the principles of layout &
design. Other major parts of the course include
an extensive film study unit in which you will
learn about cinematography, editing,
screenwriting, etc.; an investigation into the best
practices for maintaining your social media
presence; and the development of a final,
personalized media project that reflects your
skills and interests. This elective course is
designed for students in all grades.
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