Yearbook
Journalism
Journalism/Yearbook (Quarter 2)
ASSIGNMENTS
*All assignments are listed below in order for the entire quarter below. If you are absent you have access to all your work here.
1-Get to Know YOU Sheet (DUE )
2-Copy this Google Doc and title it: Yearbook Notes by Your Full Name & share it with Anna & Kim (ALL your work goes on this document!!) (DUE )
aspillen@lps.k12.co.us
kmahoney@lpsk12.org
3-Introduction to Yearbook PowerPoint (Introduce to class expectations, theme, typography, fonts, etc...) (DUE)
4-Brainstorm & Vote on Theme Ideas (2023-2024) (DUE )
5-Student Magazine Layout Analysis (Each student will choose a single and double spread layout from a magazine that they are attracted to and answer the the five questions presented on out Google Doc PP attached above) (DUE )
6-Make at least 5 comments on other students magazine layout analysis slides. (DUE )
EMAIL yourself 12-15 pictures from your phone
7-Worksheet for Design & Layout Notes & Video (copy and paste these notes into your YB Google Doc Notes) (DUE )
8-Notes: Yearbook Design & Layout PowerPoint
8-Video: Basic Design Principals Youtube Video
(watch and complete the worksheet on: Basic Design Principles for Creating a Simple Yearbook Layout and from the notes in Yearbook Design & Layout PP) (DUE )
9- Correct Student Layout W.S. to use with Demo
Student Guided Checklist and Rubric (DUE )
Using graph paper design a single and double page layout that exemplifies ALL the elements of a page we have learned and reviewed. Each student will choose photographs and text to create a single and double spread layout from a magazine clippings.
EXAMPLES (Steps 1,2,3): Double Page Single Page
EXAMPLES (Steps 4,5,6,7): Double Page Single Page
EXAMPLES (Steps 8,9): Double Page Single Page
InDesign EXAMPLES Double Page Single Page
10-Journalism/YB Kahoot (game review, played in class) (DUE )
Class Decides Final Theme Title of YB (DUE )
Class Decides Final Typography of YB (Titles, Stories, Captions) (DUE )
Finalize page assignments (each student responsible for at least 1 page) (DUE )
11-Caption Writing Lesson
(copy & paste this sheet at the TOP of your YB notes Google Doc with date) (DUE )
12-Bingo Review Game #1 (DUE )
13-Notes: Interviewing Tips and Tricks Worksheet (copy and paste these notes into your YB Google Doc Notes at the TOP)
13-Videos & PP: Interview Slide Show PP (DUE )
14-Story/Copy Writing Notes Worksheet P1 & P2
14-PP:Yearbook Story/Copy Writing PP (DUE)
15-Partner Project: Rearrange the two cut-up stories in the correct order with your partner, when it is correct tape it down! (done in class) (DUE )
Video Clips Library
*Please write THREE take away notes for EACH clip on the sheet attached above.
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InDesign Yearbook Templates
Double/Spread Page Layout Template
Single LEFT Page Layout Template
Single RIGHT Page Layout Template
LEFT Page Template SENIOR Mugs
RIGHT Page Template SENIOR Mugs
LEFT Page Template UNDERGRAD Mugs(STAFF too)
RIGHT Page Template UNDERGRAD Mugs(STAFF too)
Journalism/Yearbook (Quarter 3-2023)
ASSIGNMENTS
*All assignments are listed below in order for the entire quarter below. If you are absent you have access to all your work here.
16-Outline Story Angle Interview Questions with Table (3x6 with Interviewee, Questions, and Responses) for Stories (date and create this at the TOP of your Google Doc YB Notes) (DUE )
**Create a checklist to make sure that each student in the school is interviewed
17-Complete Interviews with 5 people (copy & paste this chart to the TOP of your Google Doc YB Notes with the date) (DUE )
18-AD Sales Field Trip
Follow-up on Ad Sales (emails & phone calls)
19-Write Stories using this Template after template is approved, type story draft (stories should be 250-400 words) at the TOP of your running google doc for YRB (DUE )
20-Open this Google Doc to copy & paste your DRAFT STORIES here to be graded (stories should be 250-400 words)(DUE )
21-Make corrections to your story on YOUR Google Doc in YB Notes then COPY and RE-PASTE the Final below your rough draft on this link.
22-Document to type your CAPTIONS
23-Review Students Final Page Assignments
24-Fill out sheet: Yearbook Completion Checklist (and tape above your work station)
25-Design & Layout Word Scramble Puzzle & Crossword Puzzle & Kahoot Review
**Create a checklist to make sure that each student in the school has a photo and/or quote
26-Page creators look through all the picture options and choose the final pictures for the YB. 3 or 5 pics for a single page, 5 or 7 pics for a double spread. Choose your dominate photo. (write down picture file names)
27-Utilizing your Adobe skills begin editing your final photos that you have chosen. (Cropping, color levels, brightness/contrast, cleaning up faces, etc...)
Completion Checklist & Typeface Directions
28-Design your graph paper layout with the photos chosen
29-Following your graph paper sketch for your layout design begin digitally designing your page(s)
30-BINGO Review Game #3
31-Jeopardy Review Game #1
32-Student Self Evaluation of Your Completed Page(s)
InDesign Yearbook Templates
Double/Spread Page Layout Template
Single LEFT Page Layout Template
Single RIGHT Page Layout Template
LEFT Page Template SENIOR Mugs
RIGHT Page Template SENIOR Mugs
LEFT Page Template UNDERGRAD Mugs(STAFF too)
RIGHT Page Template UNDERGRAD Mugs(STAFF too)
Video Clips Library
*Please write THREE take away notes for EACH clip on the sheet attached above.
1- Abstract, Paula Scher w/Worksheet (done in class) (DUE )
2- Art & Copy with worksheet
Other Resources:
Your ultimate guide to understanding typography
Introduction to Photoshop
Photoshop Tools Galleries