Journalism/Newspaper

Grade Level:  10-12

Credit: 1-Full Year

Recommended Prerequisite: By teacher recommendation  only.

The Journalism curriculum for newspaper requires the production of seven issues of the school newspaper, The Voice. Computer skills are essential for researching articles and making charts, as needed. Students must be highly motivated, creative, have an interest in both the issues of school life and photography.

Students will be expected to learn graphic design using Quark Xpress, to sell advertising, and to edit copy. Articles will reflect research and the most recent news on breaking issues through webquests. They will organize ad sales and finalize completed pages on the computer, and set up and meet publication deadlines. Photography interest/proficiency is also important.

Two credits may be earned in Journalism.

 

 

 

 


 

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