Course title
HVFAPre-requisite
CTE INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY , Grade of “B” or better in English and 8 or fewer absencesCourse description
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.
The Intermediate Journalism course assists in publishing several newspapers; both in print and online. The course incorporates extensive research skills; investigative reporting; expository; argumentative; and journalistic writing skills; the writing process; and problem solving techniques. Students; working as reporters; will come together as a collaborative team to brainstorm school issues; select articles; interview; complete the article writing process; and develop photography skills including photo-editing; shooting; and digital photography.
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 who receive 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.
School country
United StatesSchool state
ArizonaSchool city
Lake Havasu CityHigh school
Lake Havasu High SchoolSchool / district Address
2675 S Palo Verde BlvdSchool zip code
86403Requested competency code
CTEDate submitted
Approved
YesApproved competency code
- CTE
- Career and technical education