Yearbook 2009-2010
This is a semester long elective course that will include in-depth practice and application of journalistic methods, interviewing, writing, and graphic design. There will be a heavy emphasis on developing journalistic writing style, and projects will include reading and writing news, feature, sports, and editorial articles. Students will apply photography and graphic design knowledge to create photographs and layouts that are visually appealing. Students will also make extensive use of their working knowledge of Photo Shop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, and Publisher to create the school yearbook and newspaper/magazine.
| current_event_1.doc |
| yearbook_101.doc |
Week Five Assignments:
Jimmy Chin
Explore each of the following websites. Through your understanding of each site you will be able to complete the worksheet Jimmy Chin: National Geographic Emerging Explorer.
Biography Jimmy Chin
Jimmy Chin bio
Biography Jimmy Chin
Jimmy Chin bio
Week four assignments:
1. Visit www.thephotoessay.com
2. Describe 3 of the photos using as much detail as possible.
3. After describing each photo, explain the camera angels and the composition of the shot.
4. What was the message the photographer was trying to convey through the arrangement of the photos? What was the overall tone and mood of the photo essay?
2. Describe 3 of the photos using as much detail as possible.
3. After describing each photo, explain the camera angels and the composition of the shot.
4. What was the message the photographer was trying to convey through the arrangement of the photos? What was the overall tone and mood of the photo essay?
| wsj_march.doc |
| worksheet_analysis_newspaperarticle.pdf |
| yearbook_layout_assignments.doc |
| yearbook_task_1.doc |
| yearbook_task_2.doc |
| historyofjournalism.ppt |
| journalism_terminology.doc |
| absence_of_malice_notes.doc |
| journalism_scavenger_hunt.doc |
| yearbook_checklist.doc |
Here is the collaborative work rubric. This will be used to gauge how well you are doing in class.
| yb_collaborative_work_skills_rubric.doc |
Every week you are responsible for completing at least one newspaper review.
| newspaper_review.doc |
| pros_and_cons_of_internet.doc |
Inverted pyramid worksheet
| invertedpyramid.pdf |
Camera Shot Terminolgy Assignment.
| camera_shot_terminology.doc |
Basic directions on creating a publisher page.
| create_a_publisher_page_yearbook.doc |
| national_geographic_the_photographers.doc |
Shot Composition Assignment.
| shot_composition_assignment.doc |
Johannes Gutenberg
You are responsible for creating a timeline of Johanness Gutenberg's life. On your weebly site under the yearbook tab, write a brief description of who Johannes Gutenberg is. Next, create a time line about the life of Johannes Gutenberg and about how his invention, the printing press, influenced the development of newspapers. The timeline can be created in PowerPoint, Word, or Publisher. The timeline must include at least three pictures. Don't forget to include facts about the printing press! The project is worth 60 points. Here are some helpful links:
A brief history of newspapers
Johannes Gutenberg & the printing press
Media History Timeline
Johannes Gutenberg biography
Johannes Gutenberg
A brief history of newspapers
Johannes Gutenberg & the printing press
Media History Timeline
Johannes Gutenberg biography
Johannes Gutenberg