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32 EDUCATE %u00b7 AFFIRM %u00b7 INSPIRECommunication ArtsThe Communication Arts curriculum includes: creative writing, journalism, newspaper and yearbook publications, radio and television broadcast, video production, marketing/advertising/public relations, digital media, and speech and debate.*Qualifying audition score is required for Bak Middle School of the Arts.DanceThe Dance program is designed to develop technically proficient dancers who are versatile, thoughtful, and inquisitive. Students will have the opportunity to study and gain competitive skills in the fine art field of dance. Students will develop fundamental skills and technique in ballet, a variety of modern and jazz styles, and cultural dances while exploring movement terminology, musicality, choreographic concepts, and dance theory.*Qualifying audition score is required for Bak Middle School of the Arts.Digital Graphic DesignThe Digital Graphic Design program is a unique sequence of courses that enables students to identify, analyze and create various forms of graphic art. The curriculum is highly project%u2013based and designed to prepare students for high school graphic design academies. Students are introduced to the latest versions of graphic design software used in the professional industry, including: Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Illustrator CS6, and InDesign CS6. A wide array of tools are used to produce logos, labels, icons, advertising graphics, brochures, posters, presentation boards, photo enhancements, and SLR/Digital Photography.Digital Video DesignThe Digital Video Design program enables students the opportunity to explore and create various hands%u2013on video and audio animated digital projects. Students work in state of the art iMac Labs using a variety of software tools to create project%u2013based assignments tailored to sequential curriculum. Student design projects include: video slide shows, video trademark logos, animated videos, video commercials with voice%u2013overs, music videos, Garage Band music beats, mobile web site videos, iPad friendly videos, smartphone ready videos, and mobile web sites. The curriculum prepares students for high school programs that feature career related pathways in Audio/Video Technology, Film, and Telecommunications.Environmental Science and TechnologyStudents in the Environmental Science and Technology program will use various technologies as educational tools to develop environmental science-based academic projects, presentations, learning activities, and assessments. Students will use technology to explore, evaluate, and communicate environmental issues regarding conservation, restoration, preservation, and sustainability by applying this knowledge through gopher tortoise preservation, ecosystem restoration, recycling, sustainable gardening, aquatic life protection, and energy conservation. Eighth grade students may earn an Industry Certification in Technology. This Environmental Science and Technology program is offered as a continuation of the K-5 Environmental Science and Field Research program or for students interested in Environmental Science at the middle grades level.MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMSAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Bak Middle School of the Arts*%u00b7 Palm Springs Community MiddleIn%u2013House: None availableAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Bak Middle School of the Arts*%u00b7 Lantana Community Middle%u00b7 Palm Springs Community Middle%u00b7 Plumosa School of the ArtsIn%u2013House: None availableAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Congress Middle%u00b7 Plumosa School of the ArtsIn%u2013House: None availableAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Congress MiddleIn%u2013House: None availableAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Dwight D. Eisenhower K-8In%u2013House: None available