Media Arts: Yearbook

4 credits, elective, satisfies ADST prerequisite

Outside the Timetable Class

Wednesdays 3:15-5:00

MEDIA ARTS 10: YEARBOOK (MVAMT-10)

4 credits

outside the timetable (Th 3:30-5:00, M @ lunch)

Media Arts 10: Yearbook is an introduction to collaborating as a team in making decisions around the theme, layout and production of the school yearbook. Students will be introduced to working in the areas of photography, marketing, yearbook layout and design, page layout and design, writing and editing, and distribution. The yearbook is produced using Josten’s software called “Yearbook Avenue”. Students will begin to become familiar with the software and have the chance to discuss, make decisions, and work in all of the above areas.

MEDIA ARTS 11: YEARBOOK (MVAMT-11)

4 credits

outside the timetable (Th 3:30-5:00, M @ lunch)

MEDIA ARTS 12: YEARBOOK (MVAMT-12)

4 credits

satisfies 1 of 4 Grade 12 required courses
outside the timetable (Th 3:30-5:00, M @ lunch)

Media Arts: Yearbook 11-12 are courses that require students to exhibit a great deal of responsibility, leadership and artistic skill. Students must be able to work in a team setting and be able to work independently (offered outside the timetable). The HSS Yearbook serves as a forum for student expression of events from the school year. Reporting is done by students through words, photographs and story-related art, graphics and design. This course is designed to increase a student’s skill in desktop publishing activities, decision-making, problem-solving and word processing. The class is completely responsible for the creation of the entire yearbook. Personal development skills are integrated throughout the course.

Art, Photography, Drawing, Painting
Marketing, influencing, small business (logos, marketing, social media)
Editing Photos

creativity
vector drawing, editing photos
file management, digital organization, sharing

Useful in Careers & Education

Graphic Design, Business, Marketing, Film, Game Design, Animation, Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Art, Theatre, Game Design