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Fine Arts continued
THEATRE ARTS III-T — ADVANCED TECHNICAL THEATRE
Two semesters, 1 credit
Pre-requisite: Theatre Arts II-T
Additional requirement: Recommendation of instructor
FILM I, II, III — BASIC AND ADVANCED FILM
One semester, .5 credit or
Two semesters, 1 credit
Pre-requisite: Courses must be taken in sequential order
FILM IV — SENIOR INDEPENDENT STUDIES PROJECT
Two Consecutive Semesters, 1 credit
Pre-requisite: Film I or II or any Fine Arts credits (Theater, Music or Dance)
S H E LT O N S C H O O L
These film courses introduce students to the historical evolution of the moving pictures
industry and the art of filmmaking. Students survey the people and companies that made
the technology currently used in this industry. Students conduct hands-on exploration of
the equipment style and technology used to produce films. Students also examine the
principles and practice of good filmmaking. The “Rules of the Art Form” are applied to
this course. Art is breaking the rules, but ONLY after the basic rules are understood and
mastered. By the second semester the students are writing, producing, and editing their
own films/videos.
W W W. S H E LT O N . O R G
In this class, students learn the elements of theatrical design in sets, lighting, and sound.
Students apply their knowledge of theatrical design to in-class projects and to upcoming
school productions. Students practice “hands on” application of production preparation:
set construction, lighting hang and focus, sound equipment installation, and the safe and
effective operation of the technology and equipment used in theatrical production.
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BROADCAST JOURNALISM
Two semesters, 1 credit
Pre-requisites: Film I, II
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This course is dedicated to producing a daily news broadcast, which airs every day during
Advisory. Students will gather important information relating to various upcoming events
at Shelton, including athletics, fine arts, clubs, and assemblies. Students will then present
these announcements in short, entertaining segments. The format of the class simulates a
studio work environment. Students will be assigned jobs based on their interests, such as
anchor, camera operator, and editor. They will fulfill their assigned duties on a daily basis,
ensuring the broadcast goes up on time, and on schedule. Students will be graded on the
fulfillment of their assigned duties in class.
U P P E R S C H O O L C O U R S E C AT A L O G
This course is designed for the senior with advanced skills who is college-bound. The
course is structured around independent (though supervised) research studies in film. The
class begins with a teacher-directed research assignment, modeling college research and
study habits, which students will synthesize into a film project. Students then propose
a “treatment” for a project of their choice. Students defend the merits of the project
and design how it will develop in content, and schedule deadlines of that development.
Students will be critiqued on their development and are expected to produce updates
periodically. A final project will be submitted at the end of the final semester.
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