Lit Mag

Can fulfill one semester of the English requirement for graduation or 5 credits of fine art for graduation or satisfy the practical arts requirement.

The major emphases in this course are the study of the arts and the application of advanced writing techniques in both formal and creative composition. A strong writing background is required; previous exposure to/involvement in art is encouraged. Major areas covered include classic and modern writers (wide genre base), art, literary theory, philosophy and phonology, all presented as relevant resources for the aspiring student writer/artist. Student application is extensive and varied, with two formal essays and major creative projects in any two of the following genres: fiction, poetry, drama, art/photography, desktop publishing and journalism. In addition, all students submit, edit, design, advertise and market creative work in the production of the school literary magazine, The Centinel. Students repeating the course follow the same curriculum and continue to explore their own artistic expression (with new individual projects), and typically assume a leadership role (editor) in the production of the literary magazine. This course may be taken four times for credit, but only one course will be applied toward meeting English requirements.