Yearbook

Practical Arts

Course Description

This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to produce the school yearbook, providing study and practice in gathering and analyzing information, interviewing, notetaking and photography. In addition, students will study magazine journalism, including layout and design techniques, writing and editing copy, headlines and picture captions; furthermore, students will learn strategies of planning, marketing (ad sales), distribution, proofing strategies, and working independently with photographers.

Grade Level Offerings

10,11,12

Course Length

1 Year

Credits

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Credits: 1 (College Credit Available)

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Credits: 0.5

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