This course offers students an in-depth introduction to the world of mass media, exploring how various forms of media shape our daily lives, influence culture, and impact society. Students will examine the history, development, and role of different media channels, including print, music, television, film, social media, and digital platforms. Through critical analysis, students will learn to evaluate media messages, explore the ethics behind media production, and gain an understanding of how media affects our society. The course will also include practical assignments such as creating media content, engaging in media critiques, and discussing the media we consume. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the tools to be informed and thoughtful consumers of mass media.

This course entails the study of concepts of web site design and maintenance using HTML and software such as Dreamweaver, or Frontpage. This course also covers text styles, images, Web-based database access concepts using MySQL or other relational databases. Students encounter an introduction to PHP, Javascript, and relational database concepts.

This course entails the study of concepts of web site design and maintenance using HTML and software such as Dreamweaver, or Frontpage. This course also covers text styles, images, Web-based database access concepts using MySQL or other relational databases. Students encounter an introduction to PHP, Javascript, and relational database concepts.

This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to produce the school yearbook, providing study and practice in gathering and analyzing information, interviewing, notetaking and photography. In addition, students will study magazine journalism, including layout and design techniques, writing and editing copy, headlines and picture captions; furthermore, students will learn strategies of planning, marketing (ad sales), distribution, proofing strategies, and working independently with photographers.