Grade Level(s):   9

Credit:  1

Length:   Year

The Global Studies Academic course will introduce students to the interdependent nature of the modern global community. Students will explore the culture, political structure, and history of Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia. Modern issues facing each part of the world will be examined. Students will work on developing historical thinking skills in comparison, causation, continuity and change. Historical reading and writing will also be emphasized.

Grade Level(s):   9, 10, 11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

This semester course will provide a survey of forms of mass communication. It creates a practical experience creating mass communication in photography and video. Students will learn photographic techniques, video planning, and editing. It compares and plans visual communication to study a practical experience. This course meets the Technology Credit for graduation.

Grade Level(s):   9, 10, 11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Students in this semester course will use a variety of software, design principles, and AI to create projects using photographs, video, and text. They will learn to design and share projects for video, print, the web, and social media. Students with Media experience will be given advanced projects to complete.

Grade Level(s):   10, 11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Students in this course will appear on the Morning Announcements and will teach students how to perform and present on camera for an audience. Students will write for media, prepare for camera appearances, and deliver a variety of television programs. The course puts public speaking in front of a camera and microphone.

Grade Level(s):   10, 11, 12

Credit:  1

Length:   Year

Prerequisite: Completion of Media I

This year-long class will explore various aspects of video production and television fields. Students will learn how to operate a multitude of equipment necessary to produce video projects using editing software that will be used for a variety of live productions. Students will be encouraged to become proficient in equipment usages, media literacy, critical analysis, and the components of live production.

Grade Level(s):   10, 11, 12

Credit:  1

Length:   Year

Prerequisite: Completion of Media I

This year-long course will explore all areas of composition, exposure and manipulation in photography. The class will combine hands-on training with photographic theory. Students will be encouraged to become proficient in shooting, uploading, and manipulating images. Some specializations may develop as the year goes on, depending on student aptitudes and interests.

Grade Level(s):   10, 11, 12

Credit:  1

Length:   Year

Prerequisite: Completion of Media I

Students will produce the content for PTHS Showcase and SNO website in this year-long class based on national journalism standards. They will develop skills in photography, video, writing, layout, desktop publishing, editing and design. Students will work within groups and there will be leadership opportunities for students as editors. 

Grade Level(s):  12

Credit:  1

Length:   Year

Prerequisite: Completion of Media II Photography or Media II Broadcast and course application. To apply for the course, click here. 

This year-long course will combine production training and practice with national standards of yearbook assembly. Students in this course will ultimately produce the school yearbook. Students will learn to work within an organizational structure that includes student editors. Students will increase their proficiency in desktop publishing, layout design, photography, writing, editing, and fund-raising. Specializations will be assigned depending on student aptitudes, interest, and publication needs. Students will also work to complete the Senior Video Yearbook as well as work on special projects for the school.

Grade Level(s):  9, 10, 11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Prerequisite:  Completion of Media II Broadcast and course application. To apply for the course, click here. 

This semester class produces the Morning Announcements and will combine pre-production and live production techniques, ultimately producing a variety of live productions, both school related and for Peters Township Community Television. The students will become proficient in all aspects of live production. This course will provide an opportunity for students to explore and utilize new technological advances in the television and communication fields. Students interested in enrolling in this class are required to complete an application.

Grade Level(s):   11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Prerequisites: Completion of Media II Broadcast, Media III, IV, V, VI Television Production, and an Application

This semester class produces the Morning Announcements and will combine pre-production and live production techniques, ultimately producing a variety of live productions, both school related and for Peters Township Community Television. The students will become proficient in all aspects of live production. This course will provide an opportunity for students to explore and utilize new technological advances in the television and communication fields. Students interested in enrolling in this class are required to complete an application. Upon completion of this course students will have the opportunity to earn up to 3 college credits through a partnership with Point Park University.

Grade Level(s):  11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

This semester hands-on course exposes students to sports broadcasting and video production. It will combine pre-production and live production techniques producing a variety of video projects including athlete and coach interviews, sports news packages, highlight videos, and podcasts. Students will have the opportunity to produce sports broadcasts and weekly updates in conjunction with the Peters Township Athletic Department.