Student Media: Yearbook I-IV
STUDENT MEDIA YEARBOOK I-IV:
This course provides the study of and practice in reporting, writing, editing, photography, design, and publishing of print and digital media for the school yearbook. Students plan, create, publish, market, and distribute the yearbook as the primary component of this class. Students follow the ethical principles and legal boundaries that guide journalists and prepare for or explore potential media career paths. Because Student Media is also considered an extracurricular activity, some work and meeting time outside of school hours is required. In addition, student editor positions are available through an application process.
Length: Year
Offered: Fall/Spring
Number of Periods per Semester: One
Grade Level: 9-10-11-12
Course Prerequisites: Journalism I, Photography I, Student Media Yearbook, or Unique Experience
Application: None
Tryout : None
Counselor Approval Required: None
Dual Credit: No
Weighted: Levels I, II, III No, Level IV Yes, Half
Diploma
For class of 2025-2028, Directed Elective or Elective for All Diploma Paths, Fulfills a Fine Arts Requirement for the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma
For class of 2029, this course can count as a required communications credit. If taken during 9th or 10th grade, it must be taken concurrently with a full year English course.
Quantitative Reasoning: No
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