Course title

CTE ADVANCED DIGITAL COMMUNICATION - JOURNALISM (H)

Pre-requisite

CTE INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS, Recommendation/Invite Only and 8 or fewer absences

Course description

The Advanced Digital Communications - Journalism (H) class publishes a monthly newspage; an online website; creates weekly-televised news broadcasts as well as daily announcements via the intercom. The classroom mimics a newsroom environment.

 

 Instruction will include:

• Graphic Design: Students will utilize the Adobe software; Illustrator and InDesign to create ads and graphics; and layout for newspaper and broadcast publications pages.
• Digital Photography: Students will utilize Canon series DSLR cameras; lenses; flashes; etc. to take photos for journalism publications.
• Digital Printing: Students will utilize an HP LaserJet printer to produce a copy for proofreading and copyediting prior to digital transmission of our monthly news pages and quarterly magazine.
• Digital Editing: Students will utilize industry standard software Adobe Photoshop and Premier to edit both photos and video.
• Broadcast: Students will utilize Canon series DSLR cameras and video accessories (e.g. microphones; lighting; green screen; etc.) to record daily announcements and weekly broadcast videos.
• Journalism: Students will practice the story writing process by conducting interviews; researching information; polling; writing; editing; proofreading; revising; and producing a variety of typical journalism articles and broadcasts.

 

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.

• In addition to the description above; students must be in year 3 or 4 of program
• Meet Honors Requirements
• Honors students will enter the class with basic publication skills already in place. This class will enable them to perfect these skills. Honors students will instruct and direct peers in various aspects of the publication process; maintaining a professional attitude even during stressful times. Honors students will provide leadership during the publication process. They may assume the editorship roles in order to design and edit peer work. They may also lead staff meetings and planning and design teams. Honors students will be expected to do extra deadline and business work beyond what regular staff members are asked to produce.
• Students participate in an integrated journalism program including preparation of a portfolio to demonstrate the range and depth of journalism experiences. Students will prepare a portfolio which may be submitted to state and national contests for recognition but serves primarily as documentation of growth; maturity and range of students‚Äô writing; editing; design; photography; management and advertising skills.

 

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Lake Havasu City

High school

Lake Havasu High School

School / district Address

2675 Palo Verde Blvd. S.

School zip code

86403

Requested competency code

CTE Fine Arts

Date submitted

01/30/2019

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• CTE
• Career and technical education

• FIAR
• 1 year of Fine Art

Approved date

02/5/2019

Online / Virtual

No