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NEWSPAPER SEQUENCE:
NEWSPAPER SEQUENCE:
PHOTOJOURNALISM
PHOTOJOURNALISM
Level 1 - 9th Grade
Level 1 - 9th Grade
Course: 1824.R.000.X/.Y - Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit
Students refine their journalistic skills by planning, preparing and producing photographs for a journalistic publication using print, digital or online media. Students are expected to interpret and critique visual representation, including their own product. They study the laws and ethics pertaining to photography and use published photos of professional journalists along with other visual and electronic media as learning tools. This course requires considerable time outside school hours.
Recommended Prerequisites: Prior photographic experience or consent of the instructor.
NEWSPAPER I
NEWSPAPER I
Level 2 - 10th Grade
Level 2 - 10th Grade
Course: 1018.R000(Y) - Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit
Students apply skills learned in Journalism I to newspaper production. They practice determining news coverage and editorial policy and learn how to select, crop and scale photographs. Students are also expected to plan, draft and complete written and/or visual communications on a regular basis in a variety of forms such as print, digital or online media. This course requires considerable time outside school hours as well as leadership and teamwork abilities.
Recommended Prerequisites: Journalism or Consent of Instructor.
NEWSPAPER II
NEWSPAPER II
Level 3 - 11th Grade
Level 3 - 11th Grade
Course: 1028.H000(Y) - Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit
Students apply skills learned in Journalism I to newspaper production. They practice determining news coverage and editorial policy and learn how to select, crop and scale photographs. Students are also expected to plan, draft and complete written and/or visual communications on a regular basis in a variety of forms such as print, digital or online media. This course requires considerable time outside school hours as well as leadership and teamwork abilities.
Recommended Prerequisites: Journalism or Consent of Instructor.
NEWSPAPER III
NEWSPAPER III
Level 4 - 12th Grade
Level 4 - 12th Grade
Course: 1038.H000.Y - Credit: 1.0 Elective
Students apply skills learned in Journalism I to newspaper production. They practice determining news coverage and editorial policy and learn how to select, crop and scale photographs. Students are also expected to plan, draft and complete written and/or visual communications on a regular basis in a variety of forms such as print, digital or online media. This course requires considerable time outside school hours as well as leadership and teamwork abilities.
Recommended Prerequisites: Journalism or Consent of Instructor.
YEARBOOK SEQUENCE:
YEARBOOK SEQUENCE:
YEARBOOK I
YEARBOOK I
Level 1 - 9th Grade
Level 1 - 9th Grade
Course: 1017.R000.Y - Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit
Students study and apply the journalistic skills and processes necessary to produce a yearbook. They develop skills in news judgement, fact gathering, photography, writing headlines and captions, graphic design and layout, proofing, editing, advertising, and creative writing. This course requires considerable time outside school hours as well as leadership and teamwork abilities.
Prerequisites: Journalism or Consent of Instructor.
YEARBOOK II
YEARBOOK II
Level 2 - 10th Grade
Level 2 - 10th Grade
Course: 1027.H000.Y - Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit
Students study and apply the journalistic skills and processes necessary to produce a yearbook. They develop skills in news judgement, fact gathering, photography, writing headlines and captions, graphic design and layout, proofing, editing, advertising, and creative writing. This course requires considerable time outside school hours as well as leadership and teamwork abilities.
Recommended Prerequisites: Journalism or Consent of Instructor.
YEARBOOK III
YEARBOOK III
Level 3 - 11th Grade
Level 3 - 11th Grade
Course: 1037.H000Y - Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit
Students study and apply the journalistic skills and processes necessary to produce a yearbook. They develop skills in news judgement, fact gathering, photography, writing headlines and captions, graphic design and layout, proofing, editing, advertising, and creative writing. This course requires considerable time outside school hours as well as leadership and teamwork abilities.
Recommended Prerequisites: Journalism or Consent of Instructor.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN JOURNALISM
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN JOURNALISM
Level 4 - 12th Grade
Level 4 - 12th Grade
Course: 1112.H000.Y - Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit
This course includes activities designed for students whose level of achievement in journalism allows them to pursue work individually or in small groups, with the teacher serving as advisor. It emphasizes research, print or non-print production of original work or extended development of a skill or specific area of study. This course may be taken up to three times for state elective credit.
Recommended Prerequisites: Students meeting the following guidelines: interest and aptitude in scholastic journalism and parent approval and/or teacher recommendation.
Questions? Contact Amanda Hope in Room 103/ ph. 512-414-2532 Ext. 72072 / email: amanda.hope@austinisd.org
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