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Bitten by the television bug That‘s what has happened to a group of Grade 11 English students at Bluevale collegiate, who are participating in a brand new media course which offers them the opportunity to tape their own TV programs using a portable color TV studio supplied by the Waterioo County board of education. ‘*‘This has been one of the most popular courses I‘ve ever taught," said Bluevale teacher Robin Culkin. "My attendance has been at an allâ€"time high." The students have been "climbing all over each other"" to get to this class, added Bluevale principal Tony Feider. During the two weeks the equipment was at the school, the approximately 50 participating students did everything from work the cameras and mixing equipment, to scripting programs and acting. We showed them how to work the equipment, then turned them loose to see what they would turn out," said Culkin. "They were responsible for coming up Mixer Tom Wickie puts together Bluevale collegiate‘s own version of **Camerawc The Dating Game. Melodee Martinuk photo Classes can be fun‘! In Uptown Waterloo there‘s so much to do The end result at Bluevale was a "drama‘" revolving around a crazed, knifeâ€"wielding killer and his victims, an animated program, and the Bluevale version of The Dating Game. with an idea and implementing it. They‘re learning all about the medium, all the work that goes into a television production." Culkin stressed, however, that there is more to this program than the fun students had. Not only did they acquire the basic technical skills required to work the studio equipment, but they learned a valuable lesson in working with others, she said. ‘"Each individual has learned something diffeâ€" rent: some learned how to work the cameras, others about mixing and directing. But they all learned about responsibility; of being here when needed and being counted on as part of a group,"said Culkin. Further program studies will include a look at what television the students are watching, the effects of television in our daily lives, and an examination of advertising and the influence it has. ‘*‘Camerawoman‘*‘ Dina Jug 696 Beimont Ave. W., Kitchener (in the Belmont Plaza) 744â€"4458 Weekdays to 10 p.m. Sat. to 6 p.m. Open Sundays Remember us for that lastâ€"minute gift! Much More, Melodee Martinuk photo