• Journalism

     

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    Photojournalism (9-11)

    In addition to learning to create written pieces through the development of photographs, this course includes DSLR camera operation, lighting, composition, photo editing techniques for print or computer-mediated publication applications. Emphasis is placed on using the camera as a reporting tool in conjunction with design to publish their work.  Legal and ethical issues involving photojournalism will also be addressed.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of a "C" or higher in previous year English class Students are encouraged to have a strong interest in writing, videography and video editing. 

    Course ID: 020841

    Journalism 1-2, Honors Journalism 1-2 (9-11)

    This course introduces students to the entire field of journalism. Students will learn law and ethics; various modes of journalistic writing, reporting, and interviewing; and newspaper/yearbook layout and design. They will also learn basics of photography, digital citizenship, and online media  Students are expected to work individually and collaboratively.  It prepares students for any of the honors publication classes such as yearbook, newspaper, and digital journalism. Honors students will also work on an ongoing portfolio project that they will be expected to work on outside of the class.

    Prerequisite: Students must have earn a “C” or higher in previous English/Language Arts

    Course ID: 020411-020412; 020531-020532

    Honors News Production 1-2 (10-11)

    Students enrolled in this course are responsible for the production of the online and print school newspaper and student journalism social media. Students work individually and collaboratively on their assignments. Quality writing, editing, advertising, photography, design and video skills are required. 

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of a “C” or higher in either Journalism 1-2 or Honors Journalism 1-2. It also requires Journalism Adviser permission. Duration: 1 Year Credit: 1 credit per semester 

    Course ID: 021221-021222

    Honors News Production 1-2 (11-12)

    Students enrolled in this class must also be enrolled concurrently in H Yearbook 3-4, H Newspaper 3-4, or Digital Journalism 5-6 or higher.  The purpose of this class is to build the leadership skills of journalists who are promoted into editorial management positions.  It will also establish ongoing training, coaching, and support as well as create mutually supportive cohorts for the leaders.    

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of a "C" or higher in previous Honors Yearbook, Honors Newspaper, or Honors Digital Journalism AND requires Journalism Advisor Permission.  Exceptions may be made for H Yearbook 1-2, H Newspaper 1-2, and H Digital Journalism 3-4 students who have been moved to an editorial leadership position.

    Course ID:021247-021248

    Honors News Production 3-4 (11-12)

    Students enrolled in this course are responsible for the production of the online and print school newspaper and student journalism social media.  Students work individually and collaboratively on their assignments. Quality writing, editing, advertising, photography, design and video skills are required. Students will assume additional responsibilities and assignments. This course is for second year second year journalism students. 

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of a “C” or higher in Honors News Production 1-2 AND requires Journalism Adviser Permission. Duration: 1 Year Credit: 1 credit per semester

    Course ID: 021241-021242

    Honors News Production 5-6 (11-12)

    Students enrolled in this course are responsible for the production of the online and print school newspaper and student journalism social media. Students work individually and collaboratively on their assignments. Quality writing, editing, advertising, photography, design and video skills are required. Students will assume additional responsibilities and assignments. This course is for second/third year journalism students.  Prerequisites: Successful completion of a “C” or higher in Honors News Production 3-4 AND requires Journalism Adviser Permission. Duration: 1 Year Credit: 1 credit per semester

    Course ID:021261-021262

    Honors News Production 7-8 (12)

    Students enrolled in this course are responsible for the production of the online and print school newspaper and student journalism social media. Students work individually and collaboratively on their assignments. Quality writing, editing, advertising, photography, design and video skills are required. Students will assume additional responsibilities and assignments. This course is for fourth year journalism students.

    Prerequisites:  Successful completion of a “C” or higher in Honors News Production 5-6 AND requires Journalism Adviser Permission. Duration: 1 Year Credit: 1 credit per semester Grade Level: 12 

    Course ID:021261-021262

    Honors Yearbook 1-2 (10-12)

    Students enrolled in this course are responsible for the production of the school yearbook. Students work individually and collaboratively  on their assignments. Quality writing, editing, advertising, photography, and layout design skills are required.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of a “C” or higher in either Journalism 1-2, Honors Journalism 1-2, or both Photojournalism and Digital Journalism.  It also requires Journalism Adviser permission. 

    Course ID: 021231-021232

    Honors Yearbook 3-4 (10-12)

    Course description is similar to H. Yearbook 1-2. Students will assume additional responsibilities and assignments.  This course is for second year yearbook students. 

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of a “C” or higher in Honors Yearbook 1-2 AND requires Journalism Adviser Permission. 

    Course ID: 021331-021332

    Honors Yearbook 5-6 (11-12)

    Course description is similar to H. Yearbook 1-2 and H. Yearbook 3-4.   Students will assume additional responsibilities and assignments. This course is for third year yearbook students. 

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of a “C” or higher in Honors Yearbook 3-4 AND requires Journalism Adviser Permission. 

    Course ID:021431-021432

    Honors Yearbook 7-8 (12)

    Course description is similar to H. Yearbook 1-2 , H. Yearbook 3-4 and H. Yearbook 5-6.   Students will assume additional responsibilities and assignments. This course is for fourth year yearbook students. 

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of a “C” or higher in Honors Yearbook 5-6    AND requires Journalism Adviser Permission. 

    Course ID:021441-021442