Course Offerings
Students in the Writing Pathway are strongly
encouraged to take classes in both
the creative writing and journalism disciplines. Both creative writing classes and journalism
classes may be taken more than once for credit.
COURSE OFFERINGS:
Creative Writing I - Introduction to Creative Writing (9-12) Find your own literary voice! In this class, students will develop skills for writing in a variety of genres such as memoir, short story, poetry, storytelling, playwriting, and creative non-fiction. Revision is a major component of the writing process; students must be willing to revise their work.
Creative Writing II (10-12) Develop your literary voice. In this class, students will continue to develop writing skills in a variety of genres such as memoir, short story, poetry, storytelling, playwriting, and creative non-fiction. Revision is a major component of the writing process; all students must be willing to share and revise their work. An ability to work independently and a willingness to submit work to writing contests is also required.
Honors Creative Writing III & IV (11-12) Students will build on an already existing body of work, focusing on craft and technique. Students will work to develop their own long-term writing projects, so the ability to work independently is a must. All students must be willing to share and revise their work.
Newspaper Journalism (9-12) Students who wish to join the newsmagazine, The Gallery, must enjoy writing, interviewing, and investigating issues relevant to DSA students. Some knowledge of desktop publishing and layout is needed. Students will publish features, editorials, reviews, photos and illustrations.
Newspaper Journalism Honors* (11-12) Students who work on the newsmagazine, The Gallery, must enjoy writing, interviewing, and investigating issues relevant to DSA students. Some knowledge of desktop publishing and layout is needed. Students will publish features, editorials, reviews, photos and illustrations. Students in this course must be willing to take on leadership roles in the development of the newsmagazine. *Reserved for upperclassmen who have already successfully completed Newspaper Journalism, by recommendation.
Yearbook Journalism (9-12) Students work to create a historical document depicting the current year at DSA. Classwork involves interviewing, writing, editing, photography, graphic design and layout. Students will be expected to spend time working outside of class to complete assignments, as well as working on ad sales and marketing. To register for this course, you must submit a Yearbook Application, including a recommendation from your current English/Language Arts teacher.
Yearbook Journalism Honors* (11-12) Students work to create a historical document depicting the current year at DSA. Classwork involves interviewing, writing, editing, photography, graphic design and layout. Students will be expected to spend time working outside of class to complete assignments, as well as working on ad sales and marketing. To register for this course, you must submit a Yearbook Application. Students in this course must be willing to take on leadership roles in the development of the Yearbook. *Reserved for upperclassmen who have already successfully completed Yearbook Journalism.
COURSE OFFERINGS:
Creative Writing I - Introduction to Creative Writing (9-12) Find your own literary voice! In this class, students will develop skills for writing in a variety of genres such as memoir, short story, poetry, storytelling, playwriting, and creative non-fiction. Revision is a major component of the writing process; students must be willing to revise their work.
Creative Writing II (10-12) Develop your literary voice. In this class, students will continue to develop writing skills in a variety of genres such as memoir, short story, poetry, storytelling, playwriting, and creative non-fiction. Revision is a major component of the writing process; all students must be willing to share and revise their work. An ability to work independently and a willingness to submit work to writing contests is also required.
Honors Creative Writing III & IV (11-12) Students will build on an already existing body of work, focusing on craft and technique. Students will work to develop their own long-term writing projects, so the ability to work independently is a must. All students must be willing to share and revise their work.
Newspaper Journalism (9-12) Students who wish to join the newsmagazine, The Gallery, must enjoy writing, interviewing, and investigating issues relevant to DSA students. Some knowledge of desktop publishing and layout is needed. Students will publish features, editorials, reviews, photos and illustrations.
Newspaper Journalism Honors* (11-12) Students who work on the newsmagazine, The Gallery, must enjoy writing, interviewing, and investigating issues relevant to DSA students. Some knowledge of desktop publishing and layout is needed. Students will publish features, editorials, reviews, photos and illustrations. Students in this course must be willing to take on leadership roles in the development of the newsmagazine. *Reserved for upperclassmen who have already successfully completed Newspaper Journalism, by recommendation.
Yearbook Journalism (9-12) Students work to create a historical document depicting the current year at DSA. Classwork involves interviewing, writing, editing, photography, graphic design and layout. Students will be expected to spend time working outside of class to complete assignments, as well as working on ad sales and marketing. To register for this course, you must submit a Yearbook Application, including a recommendation from your current English/Language Arts teacher.
Yearbook Journalism Honors* (11-12) Students work to create a historical document depicting the current year at DSA. Classwork involves interviewing, writing, editing, photography, graphic design and layout. Students will be expected to spend time working outside of class to complete assignments, as well as working on ad sales and marketing. To register for this course, you must submit a Yearbook Application. Students in this course must be willing to take on leadership roles in the development of the Yearbook. *Reserved for upperclassmen who have already successfully completed Yearbook Journalism.