This course introduces students to the concepts of newsworthiness and press responsibility; develops students’ skills in writing and editing stories, headlines, and captions; and teaches students the principles of production, design, layout, and printing. The course will emphasize the development of skills in human relations, oral and written communication, critical thinking, advanced problem solving, development of plans for project management, resource scheduling, as well as understanding the ethical and legal issues related to the field. Photography and photojournalism skills will be included. This course may be repeated.
This course promotes the development of the skill set needed today and in the future of media and communications. Journalism provides exploration in topics such as the role media and the communication industry has on society. This course also provides a hands-on experience in writing, designing, and editing student news media outlets to develop the technical skills related to journalistic writing and interviewing. Students are expected to demonstrate teamwork, leadership, cooperation, and dependability. Additionally, there may be some after-school work.
Creative Writing is an elective course for students who enjoy sharing their writing. Students will explore different types of writing for different audiences and purposes and may experience multiple publishing opportunities. Students may contribute to school publications, such as a newspaper, yearbook, literary magazine, or classroom compilation. Students are expected to demonstrate dependability, cooperation, teamwork, and initiative when working as a member of a publication staff.