Do you like taking photos?  Want to create your high school yearbook?  Like to design posters or pages?  Take Yearbook class!

• Year-long course open to 9-12 grades, no prerequisite, 1 credit

• Visit Room 2119.   

• Prerequisites:  NONE

• Gain soft skills and industry-standard skills.

• Receive training in writing, photography, design, marketing, and financial management.

• Learn Adobe Photoshop and InDesign along with Walsworth Online Design.

• Create the high school yearbook.

• After-school work will be required for taking photos and completing yearbook pages.

What careers can I do after Yearbook?

• Advertising Manager ($82,928)

• Brand Manager ($90,474)

• Public Relations Director ($116,295)

• Graphic Designer ($51,626)

*Source:  Occupational Outlook Handbook

Materials

• Black ink pen and pencil

• Notebook for interviews

• Ear buds/headphones

Topics

• Online Design software

• Photography

• Interviewing and Writing

• Designing pages and mods

• Editing and indexing copy

• Book sales marketing

• Social media marketing

• Compete in CSMA Journalism Contest Day

• Electronic Portfolio

Work Skills

• Communication

• Leadership

• Project Planning

• Deadline Management

• Teamwork

• Microsoft Office proficient

• File Management

Grades

1. Grades will be based on the percentage of total points earned out of total points possible for this semester.

2. The assignments will vary in the number of possible points based upon the amount of work involved and the complexity of the material. 

3. You should be aware that proofreading and revision are extremely important when preparing your homework.

Join CSMA & FBLA!

Taking this class makes you eligible for FBLA membership!  Travel, Compete, Leadership Skills, Networking, and Friendships!

Related Contests:  Journalism, Sales Presentation, Social Media Campaign, Electronic Career Portfolio, Graphic Design, Job Interview, Marketing, and Publication Design.