Yearbook

Recommended Placement: Application Process

Credits: 10  

This is a practical course is designed to develop skills in media publication.  During the first semester of this course, students will learn how to develop a theme, conduct interviews, write stories and headlines, design yearbook pages using an online publishing program, and take and crop digital photographs using Photoshop and other software.  Following semesters will incorporate the development and mastery of these skills in addition to the development of leadership, editing and business management skills.  Students must apply to the program during the spring of the previous year and are selected for this class on the basis of interest, maturity, and existing level of skill in writing and photography.  

Upon completion of this course, students will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in publication design and garner a clear understanding of the process

2. Develop and implement a cohesive theme for the book

3. Work both individually and collaboratively to document the school year both visually and in writing

4. Analyze and study current design trends used in professional publications

5. Use a photojournalistic style of photography to document the year’s events

6. Conduct interviews as a means of developing stories and gaining coverage

7. Write headlines, stories, and captions

8. Develop leadership and business management skills

9. Gain historical awareness of print media and an understanding of its role in society