726S Yearbook Design & Production 

Gr 9 - 12 | 3 Credits | Semester-Long | 5x per Cycle

PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Yearbook Design & Production

For the past century, photojournalists have captured the emotions of our times. If you love visual storytelling, then consider exploring what the Yearbook course has to offer.   To develop visual narratives, you must be able work with a variety of media outlets (i.e. Instagram, FB, Twitter, Snapchat, Blurb). You must be able to meet fixed deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment. The photos you select must be timely, and depict an accurate representation of the events being covered. In Yearbook, students will learn about teamwork, responsibility, brainstorming, content management, concept development, reporting/writing, copy editing, photography, typography/graphic design, finance, advertising and product distribution.

Essential Skills

1. Effectively present photographic and textual information in digital format

2. Contribute as productive members of a team working towards a common goal

3. Identify and synthesize necessary information for the WHS Yearbook

4. Recognize and incorporate proper layout technique and formatting