Journalism/Yearbook - Syllabus

Teacher:

Mrs. Michelle Daniels Room 108

E-mail:

mdaniels@tipton-county.com

Course Description:

The student will develop abilities in gathering information, writing copy and captions, understanding components of quality photography, copy editing skills, and techniques of headlines. Students are introduced to and begin to develop skills in the use of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Students are required to participate in an advertising sales campaign. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in layout and design, graphics, and the use of yearbook software. Students assume responsibility for planning and coverage of spreads in The Cardinal.

Learning Goals/Objectives:

The student will be able to:

· Identify the function of yearbooks

· Identify the history of yearbooks

· Explain the essential components of the yearbook

· Explain how yearbooks are typically organized

· Demonstrate how a yearbook is printed in 8-page flats and 16-page signatures

· Identify the parts of the yearbook

· Understand the function of the various parts of the yearbook

· List the suggested percentages given to each portion of the yearbook

· Understand the ethical issues that are involved with producing a yearbook

· Understand the components that make up a yearbook budget and the importance of successful book and ad campaigns in balancing that budget

· Identify and implement design principles

· Identify and implement graphic, typographical and color effects

Grading:

Grading will follow the policy of the Tipton County School District

A = 93% - 100%

B = 85% - 92%

C = 75% - 84%

D = 70% - 74%

F = 0% - 69%

Assessment:

Classwork/Projects: 40%

Tests: 20%

Assigned Page Spreads: 30%

Fundraiser Participation: 10%

Mrs. Daniels’ Schedule:

Odd Even

1 CP English II English II

2 Technology/Planning CP English II

3 CP English II Planning

4 CP English II Journalism/Yearbook