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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 equipment set up. Students will demonstrate an understanding of Choice
control room operations, such as super–imposing, operating internal key sources, · Osceola Creek Middle
chroma key applications, and altering key colors. Students will also demonstrate an · Plumosa School of the Arts K-8
understanding of video editing skills by learning hands–on with professional non– In–House: None available
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 Choice
opportunity to combine live performance such as band, strings, choral, theater, and · Crestwood Middle
technology to explore and develop their personal creativity and prepare for a career · Jupiter Middle
in today’s art entertainment and multimedia industries. Students participate in one or In–House: None available
more of the program strands, including: communication arts, digital graphic design,
music—band, keyboard—piano, strings, vocal, and theatre.
Music—Band Available School Options
The Band program centers on building a solid foundation of musical knowledge. Choice
Connections with history, culture, technology, and art are reinforced with a varied · Bak Middle School of the Arts*
curriculum to develop fundamental musicianship, technical skills, and aesthetic · Lantana Community Middle
awareness all while developing a well-rounded student, a lifelong music lover, · Palm Springs Community Middle
consumer and participant. · Plumosa School of the Arts K-8
*Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts · The Conservatory School @ North Palm
and The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach, only. Beach*
In–House: None available
Music- Keyboard/Piano
Students in the Keyboard/Piano program will master note reading, understanding Available School Options
basic theory and its application at the keyboard/piano. Students will learn to develop
good practice habits, play with a steady rhythm, good technique and posture. Choice
Students in this program will receive instruction in solfege, sight reading and ear · Bak Middle School of the Arts*
training. Students have performed in important venues such as Steinway, and Merkin · Plumosa School of the Arts K-8
Hall, NY City, and in State Conferences such as MTNA, CMS and FMEA. In–House: None available
*Eligibility: Eligible audition score required for Bak Middle School of the Arts,
only.

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