Journalistic Publishing

Course Description

Journalistic Publishing is designed as a pre-production, desktop publishing and design course. Yearbook production techniques (layout styles, graphics, copy and caption writing), interviewing, advertising, and the legal rights and responsibilities of the press are included in the course. Grades are taken from individual and group projects and quizzes. Journalistic Publishing is a prerequisite for becoming a member of the Yearbook Production staff. Students interested in being on the yearbook staff must pass this course and gain teacher approval.

Classroom Expectations

Learning Targets

• learn research and interview skills needed for journalistic writing as it applies to Yearbook Production.

• learn the conventions of standard journalistic writing to prepare copy for publication.

• learn photographic management and editing software.

• learning design software and its application in layout and design.

• learn responsibilities of working in a collaborative environment as they apply to Yearbook Production.

• learn and follow journalistic laws and ethics.