| Pilot Site: | |
| This is a pilot course for Kearny DMD. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdistrict Curriculum Committee. | |
| Grade Range: | |
| 11 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| None. | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two semesters. | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| English Language Arts | |
| UC subject area satisfied: | |
| b - English | |
| Course Description: | |
| Students analyze a diverse collection of American voices in literature and film as they relate to manifestations of “The American Dream” across time, regions, and cultures. Students think critically about how depictions of “The American Dream” have evolved and been perpetuated by literature and the media, and use this understanding to create textual and visual responses, which reflect a deeper understanding and personal perspective on “The American Dream.” Students integrate this extensive literary knowledge with a mastery of video production technical skills. Throughout the course, students develop as critical thinkers, writers, and filmmakers in the analysis and design of their own American Dreams. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 7211 - Intermediate Design (Concentrator) | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| https://ucci.ucop.edu/courses/b/designing-the-american-dream. html | |
CTE-415