Course #H1154 Elective credit

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Time: Two Semesters - 1 credit 

*This course is an elective credit (it does not count toward the fulfillment of an English Language Arts Credit).  

Introduction to Journalism introduces all types of modern journalistic techniques used in a variety of authentic news publications. This course is the foundation for the Broadcast Media, Magazine, Online News and Yearbook courses. Students will learn the basics of journalistic history, ethics, writing, photography, broadcasting and design. Introduction to Journalism benefits all students, including those who do not plan to pursue a career in journalism, as they explore team-building, troubleshooting, critical thinking and the creative process. 

Course #H6135 Practical Art credit

Grades: 10,11,12

Time: Two Semesters - 1 credit 

Prerequisites: Introduction to Journalism, Digital Media Design (may be enrolled concurrently) or Teacher Recommendation 

Note: This course can be taken more than once. 

*This course is a Practical Arts course (it does not count toward the fulfillment of an English Language Arts Credit).  

Explore the world of audio/visual storytelling in an authentic, journalistic based, studio environment! Broadcast media allows students to pursue their interests in behind the scenes and/or in on screen experiences for various audiences in the school, across the district, and throughout the community. Experiences in this class may include (but will not be limited to) script writing, storyboarding, filming, editing, and promoting content.  Students must be able to meet deadlines for publication in this course.

Course #H1145 

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Time: Two Semesters - 1 credit 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Journalism or Teacher Recommendation 

Note: This course can be taken more than once. 

*This course is a Practical Arts course (it does not count toward the fulfillment of an English Language Arts Credit).  

Magazine engages students in the production of regular feature and news content through the construction of a series of magazines. Students will use journalistic skills such as interviewing, writing, photography and page design. This course allows students to pursue their interests in print media and design through all aspects of school coverage, including after school events (such as sporting events, plays, clubs and other extracurricular activities). Students must be able to meet deadlines for publication in this course.

Course #H1147 

Grades: 10,11,12

Time: Two Semesters - 1 Credit 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Journalism or Teacher Recommendation 

Note: This course can be taken more than once. 

*This course is a Practical Arts course (it does not count toward the fulfillment of an English Language Arts Credit).  

 Online news engages students in the production of regular news content through the use of the school online news site. Students will use journalistic skills such as interviewing, writing, videography and web design. This course allows students to pursue their interests in news media in all aspects of school news coverage, including after school events (such as sporting events, plays, and other extracurricular activities). Students must be able to meet deadlines for publication in this course.

Course #H1160 

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Time: Two Semesters - 1 credit 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Journalism or Teacher Recommendation 

*This course is a Practical Arts course (it does not count toward the fulfillment of an English Language Arts Credit).  

Yearbook engages students in the production of feature content through the construction of the annual school yearbook. Students will use journalistic skills such as interviewing, writing, photography and page design to fully capture the activities and events across the entire school year. This course allows students to pursue their interests in print media and design through all aspects of school coverage, including after school events (such as sporting events, plays, clubs and other extracurricular activities). Additionally, students will be required to sell ads and yearbooks. Students must be able to meet deadlines for publication in this course.