Student Publications: Yearbook (YB) I-IV
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS: YEARBOOK (YB) I-IV: This course provides the study of and practice in gathering and analyzing information, interviewing, and note taking for the purpose of: (1) writing, (2) editing, (3) publishing for print, and (4) broadcast media, including yearbooks. This course includes instruction and practice in effective journalistic writing forms and techniques as well as layout, design, photojournalism, and typography. Representative examples of amateur and professional journalism are studied. The concept of responsible journalism, ethics, and First Amendment rights are discussed. Student publications should conform to an appropriate style guide, such as the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. It is required that editing and desktop publishing technology be used to support the journalism curriculum. Some after school time may be needed to complete the yearbook. Students are also responsible for selling advertising in the publications. This helps cover printing costs. Student Publications offer practical training in publishing the school yearbook. Students plan, publish, market, and distribute the yearbook.
- This course is a designated school yearbook course.
- The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level, provided that defined standards are utilized.
- A one credit course