Yearbook Class Syllabus
2021-2022
Miss Stelmachowicz
Email: [email protected]c.com
Mac Lab – N105
Course Description
- Yearbook is a course that helps students develop their writing and organizational skills independently, yet in a supervised environment. Students get a sense of ownership as they work together to produce the school yearbook. It takes a variety of roles to create this publication; students will be required to fulfill the expectations of their roles in the areas of writing, photography, designing, editing, sales and marketing to name a few. Students will also be expected to meet specific deadlines throughout the year.
Objectives
- Students will be able to…
- Learn how to recognize and develop memorable stories and information.
- Conduct effective interviews and surveys, and accurately report the results.
- Learn basic principles of photography, identify quality photos, and create interesting captions.
- Edit writing and layouts for consistency
- Design a balanced and aesthetic layout effectively using white space, photos and copy.
- Help create, develop, and edit the school yearbook using the elements of good journalism and Jostens Yearbook Avenue program.
- Understand the various roles of yearbook staff members
- Adhere to deadlines in the publication
Class Activities
- Brainstorming discussions
- Assignments geared toward helping students be effective writers, interviewers, photographers, editors, organizers, etc.
- Creating and completing designated pages of the yearbook through Jostens Yearbook Avenue
- Working independently on copy and pages
- Working collaboratively on articles or projects
- Taking pictures at school events
- Saving, storing and organizing photos
Classroom Policies
- Be on time. Students in this class need to use their time very productively.
- Be ready to work and learn by coming prepared every day. Have all necessary supplies – pens, binder, homework, flash drives, etc.
- Be aware of DEADLINES! This class is unique in that we are a team. We work together to produce an outcome: yearbook. Don't let your procrastination effect the team!(Your grade will suffer if you do not meet deadlines.)☹
Supplies
- Pen or pencil
- Folder/Binder
- Paper or Spiral Notebook
Assessments
- Homework/Class work
- Copy/Quotes/Photos
- Deadlines