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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Multimedia and Television Production Available School Options

Students will learn the fundamentals of journalism, story–boarding, scripting, lighting, and Choice
equipment set up. Students will demonstrate an understanding of control room operations, · Osceola Creek Middle
such as super–imposing, operating internal key sources, chroma key applications, and · Plumosa School of the Arts K-8
altering key colors. Students will also demonstrate an understanding of video editing skills In–House: None available
by learning hands–on with professional non–linear editing software. This program will be
journalism intensive the first year so that students have a strong writing background, before
moving to skills regarding camera systems, operations, sound, graphics, editing, lighting
and staging during the second year. The final year will involve hands on, team oriented
experiences with production as the goal. This strong writing and production program will
support rigor in academic Language Arts courses and link to the content of two IT courses.

Multimedia, Music, and Communications Available School Options
The Multimedia, Music, and Communications program provides students with an
opportunity to combine live performance such as band, strings, choral, theater, and Choice
technology to explore and develop their personal creativity and prepare for a career in · Crestwood Middle
today’s art entertainment and multimedia industries. Students participate in one or more of · Jupiter Middle
the program strands, including: communication arts, digital graphic design, music—band, In–House: None available
keyboard—piano, strings, vocal, and theatre.

Music—Band Available School Options
The Band program centers on building a solid foundation of musical knowledge. Connections Choice
with history, culture, technology, and art are reinforced with a varied curriculum to develop · Bak Middle School of the Arts*
fundamental musicianship, technical skills, and aesthetic awareness all while developing a · Lantana Community Middle
well-rounded student, a lifelong music lover, consumer and participant. · Palm Springs Community Middle
*Qualifying audition score is required for Bak Middle School of the Arts and The · Plumosa School of the Arts K-8
Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach. · The Conservatory School @ North Palm
Beach*
In–House: None available

Available School Options
Music- Keyboard/Piano
Students in the Keyboard/Piano program will master note reading, understanding basic Choice
theory and its application at the keyboard/piano. Students will learn to develop good · Bak Middle School of the Arts*
practice habits, play with a steady rhythm, good technique and posture. Students in this · Plumosa School of the Arts K-8
program will receive instruction in solfege, sight reading and ear training. Students have In–House: None available
performed in important venues such as Steinway, and Merkin Hall, NY City, and in State
Conferences such as MTNA, CMS and FMEA.
*Qualifying audition score is required for Bak Middle School of the Arts.

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