Yearbook

Objectives

This course has two primary objectives: (1) to teach student the skills required to create the 

yearbook and (2) produce a book which reflects journalistic standards. In order to accomplish 

these two objectives, students will devote their time to the following: 

• Learning their rights and responsibilities as student journalists 

• Gaining proficiency in desktop publishing using Online Design 

• Incorporating advanced design principles to create effective layouts and coverage 

• Learning and demonstrating journalistic techniques of copy writing and AP style 

• Applying higher-level skills of photography and photo selection 

• Understanding advertising purposes and developing marketing plans for yearbook and ad sales 

• Develop student leadership and decision-making skills 

• Finding ways to include students and staff into the yearbook through various forms of coverage 

• And most importantly, producing a yearbook the staff, the school, and community can enjoy.