Grade 9-12;  Credits - .5

Turn your ideas into something you can actually watch on screen. In this class, you’ll get hands-on with real cameras, tripods, microphones, and professional editing software (Final Cut Pro X) as you create videos for YouTube and social media.  Intro to Video Production gives you the foundation you need for both TV 1 and Film 1, while letting you experiment with news stories, short films, promos, interviews, and more. You won’t just talk about video—you’ll plan, shoot, and edit your own projects from start to finish.  This course is perfect for anyone curious about television production, journalism, communications, visual arts, public relations, acting, or behind-the-scenes technical work. Whether you want to be on camera or behind it, this is where you start.

Grade 10-12;  Credits - 1

Ready to be part of the team behind our award-winning morning newscast? In this class, you won’t just watch TV—you’ll make it.

You’ll rotate through every job in a real studio: running the cameras and teleprompter, setting up lights, mixing audio, switching between shots in the control room, rolling video, and creating graphics for our high-definition live broadcast. You’ll learn exactly what it takes to pull off a live show when the red light comes on.  Class projects include Producing commercials for school events and activities, Creating news and sports packages, Helping with the Make-A-Wish Telethon, Writing, producing, and directing a live show from start to finish

If you’ve ever wanted to anchor, report, direct, or be the hidden genius in the control room, this is your chance to do it for real.

Prerequisite: Intro to TV and Film Production.

Grade 11-12;  Credits - 1

Like shooting and editing videos? Imagine the entire school starting their day watching your work. That’s exactly what happens in WAKE UP WARRIORS, our award-winning, nationally recognized LIVE morning news and sports show.

In this class, you’ll take what you learned in TV 1 and level up—fast. You’ll be out filming, interviewing, and editing stories about all things Penn-Trafford: sports, clubs, special events, PSAs, Make-A-Wish Telethon coverage, commercials, and whatever else is happening around school.

You’ll get real-world, hands-on experience doing both on-air and behind-the-scenes jobs for a live show: anchoring, reporting, running cameras, audio, graphics, and more. You’ll help decide what makes it into the show, cover events you actually care about, and even have the chance to submit your work to competitions like the Mid-Atlantic High School Emmy Awards.

If you’re into broadcasting, content creation, social media, or just love the idea of your work being seen every morning, this is your stage.

How will you make an impact on your school?
There’s only one way to find out. Join WAKE UP WARRIORS.

 Prerequisite: TV Production I.

Grade 12;  Credits - 1

Like shooting and editing videos? Imagine the entire school starting their day watching your work. That’s exactly what happens in WAKE UP WARRIORS, our award-winning, nationally recognized LIVE morning news and sports show.

In this class, you’ll take what you learned in TV 1 and level up—fast. You’ll be out filming, interviewing, and editing stories about all things Penn-Trafford: sports, clubs, special events, PSAs, Make-A-Wish Telethon coverage, commercials, and whatever else is happening around school.

You’ll get real-world, hands-on experience doing both on-air and behind-the-scenes jobs for a live show: anchoring, reporting, running cameras, audio, graphics, and more. You’ll help decide what makes it into the show, cover events you actually care about, and even have the chance to submit your work to competitions like the Mid-Atlantic High School Emmy Awards.

If you’re into broadcasting, content creation, social media, or just love the idea of your work being seen every morning, this is your stage.

How will you make an impact on your school?
There’s only one way to find out. Join WAKE UP WARRIORS.

 Students may take this course up to two times for credit, and during their 12th grade year, may take this course for college credit through Point Park University. Prerequisite: TV Production II. 

Grade 10-12;  Credits - 1

Ever watch a movie and think, I could totally make something like that? This class is where you actually do it.

In Film 1, you’ll step into the role of filmmaker and learn how movies are created from idea to final cut. You’ll build on what you learned in Intro as you dive into Writing scripts and planning shots with storyboards, Filming with purpose and style, Recording and mixing audio, Editing like a pro in Final Cut Pro, Studying popular films to see how the pros do it.

You’ll work on a variety of fun projects, including Short drama and comedy films, Music videos, Other creative video pieces that show off your style. Along the way, you’ll also get to watch and analyze well-known movies—not just for fun, but to steal (in a good way!) techniques you can use in your own work.

If you love movies, storytelling, or just making cool stuff with a camera, this class is for you.

Prerequisite: Intro to TV and Film Production.

Grade 11-12;  Credits - 1

Ready to level up from “student with a camera” to filmmaker? In this class, you’ll dive deeper into video and film production and create projects that look and feel like real movies. You’ll write, direct, and even star in Short drama and comedy films, Music videos, Montages, Documentaries and character stories
On top of making your own work, you’ll also watch and break down some of the most important movies in film history—learning how the pros use lighting, camera movement, sound, and editing to tell powerful stories (and then stealing those techniques for your own projects).

You’ll have chances to submit your best work to film and video competitions, including the Mid-Atlantic High School Emmy Awards.

If you love movies, storytelling, or the idea of seeing your name in the credits, this is your next step.

Prerequisite: Film Production I.

Grade 12;  Credits - 1

This course builds upon the skills learned in Film II. Ready to level up from “student with a camera” to filmmaker? In this class, you’ll dive deeper into video and film production and create projects that look and feel like real movies.

You’ll write, direct, and even star in Short drama and comedy films, Music videos, Montages, Documentaries and character stories
On top of making your own work, you’ll also watch and break down some of the most important movies in film history—learning how the pros use lighting, camera movement, sound, and editing to tell powerful stories (and then stealing those techniques for your own projects).

You’ll have chances to submit your best work to film and video competitions, including the Mid-Atlantic High School Emmy Awards.

If you love movies, storytelling, or the idea of seeing your name in the credits, this is your next step.

Prerequisite: Film Production II.

 Students may take this course up to two times for credit, and during their 12th grade year, may take this course for college credit through LaRoche College and Point Park University. Prerequisite: Film Production II

Grade 11-12;  Credits - .5

This course supplements the TV classes by providing a production lab for editing, writing, filming and other elements or production.  Reflection and critique of Wake Up Warriors will also take place during this lab along with prep work for the following day’s show.  This lab is available to all students taking a TV Production  course with the exception of Introduction to TV/Film Production and can be taken both semesters.