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Journalism is a form of writing that tells people about the things that really happened; but that they might not have known about already. People who write journalism are called “Journalists”. The Lake Havasu High School Journalism instructional program prepares the students to collect; write; edit and present the news utilizing a variety of mediums i.e. newspaper; magazine; website; social media; blog; etc. This gives the student credibility on their resume. This program prepares students to work for newspapers; magazines; websites; TV or radio by gathering; analyzing and disseminating socially relevant information in a consistent; transparent and honest way.
The Lake Havasu High School Journalism program uses an integrated approach to teaching and learning is recommended as students develop interpersonal relations; career development skills; Workplace Employability Skills and technical knowledge and skills. Students completing this program will be prepared to enter the workforce and/or Postsecondary where they will be able to apply the skills necessary to be in Journalism while also having a strong portfolio to support their knowledge and skill. The program is designed and delivered as a coherent sequence of school-based and work based supervised learning. Students learn leadership skills and develop their leadership abilities through participation in the state-recognized Career and Technical Student Organization; SkillsUSA. In addition for those students who plan to further their education; the portfolio can help the student to obtain collegiate scholarship assistance and grants.

This course is an introduction to technical skills and knowledge for segment of specific CTE programs that are offered at LHHS (Journalism and Yearbook). The focus of the coursework will be in line with the specific industry(ies) that are available and relevant to the student’s future plans for post-secondary and/or business & industry. Through demonstrations and hands on work; students will use the knowledge that they obtain to produce projects demanded by real world jobs; for example news page; news site; news broadcast; photojournalism project (picture packet); and an infographic.

Because this is a rigorous course and self-motivation is such an important part of this curriculum; students who cannot work at this level and have a “D” or “F” at semester will not be allowed to continue the course the following semester. Students will have the opportunity to participate in SkillsUSA.

Instruction will include:
• Analyzing the media industry; business practices and its role in the economy.
• Investigating the Intellectual Property Law and Rights Management.
• Demonstrating verbal and nonverbal communication skills required by the media industry.
• Demonstrating written communication skills within the media industry.
• Utilizing computer applications to manage media.
• Appling knowledge of data capture and manipulation.
• Becoming versed in various software applications including: Adobe Suite (InDesign; Photoshop; etc.); Google Drive and apps (Calendar; Gmail; Web Pages; Blogs).
• Exposing students to the materials; processes; and artistic techniques involved in film; television; or video.
• Providing students with a basic; working knowledge of photographic techniques.
• Learning about theories and the application of the theories in design and photography (compositional elements; design elements; color theory; editing styles; layout; and typography).
• Using the computer as an alternate medium for visual expression and gain knowledge of digital photography that can be applied to school newspaper or yearbook projects.

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• CTE
• Career and technical education

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Online / Virtual