Introduction to Communication Arts

This elective is available to all students in grades 9-12, offering students an introduction to components of media as well as presentation techniques. In this workshop-style class, students will study print, broadcast, and digital media, focusing on the evolution, ethics, and expression (informing, persuading, entertaining) of each form of media while connecting it to culture. Students will also practice preparing and delivering in various forms of expression: informing, persuading, and entertaining. They will also practice using presentation software effectively, preparing students for future presentations. This course will provide foundational skills and content needed for work in other classes in the high school and serve as a prerequisite to upper-level electives in the area of communications. Students who have already taken Mastering Media are not eligible for this course.

**Pending School Board approval, this course will be offered for 2025-26.**