Journalism

Journalism 2 Yearbook

This course offers one unit of credit to students who have completed Journalism 1 and have been approved by the sponsor. This course offers students an intensive exploration of the field of photojournalism. This study is designed to prepare students for work on the school’s annual yearbook. This class involves the study and application of photojournalism through various forms of journalistic writing, photography, interviewing, and design including the following: features, sports, student life, academics, clubs and extracurriculars. Students may be required to sell ads and obtain patrons or sponsors as well.

Yearbook Production

Students will learn advanced yearbook layout and design, advertising and staff roles. These students will work with detailed layout and the use of computer technology while overseeing other staff members in producing the yearbook. Students may be required to sell ads and obtain patrons as well. These students have increased responsibility in managing spreads, design and layout, photo editing, story and caption editing, and overall production. These students are entrusted with access to all pages, sales, and ads.

Journalism Editor 4 - Yearbook

This CP-level course is limited to those students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of journalism and have demonstrated leadership, talent, and responsibility in previous courses. Journalism Editor 4 students will serve as mentors for all staff members and be responsible for overseeing the entire operation of producing the school's newspaper or yearbook. These students must be able to lead staff meetings and help less-experienced staff members write and edit articles and design pages. Completion of assigned staff roles/duties and some participation after school are computed as part of the students’ grades. Staff members may be required to sell ads and obtain patrons or sponsors.