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Junior/Senior High Campus Journalism II 2016-2017 School Year Teacher Name: Susan Zaffiro Telephone: 892-8500 x.1030 Email: [email protected] Prerequisite: Journalism I Course Description: Journalism II is a semester-long course instructing students in more advanced layout and design techniques (building on the foundation learned in Journalism I) and in the basics of photojournalism, advertising, public relations, and broadcast journalism (both for radio and television). We will also be learning to use the InDesign and Photoshop programs. Assistance in the production of a student newspaper will be included as part of the class. Units of Study: Layout and Design Photojournalism Broadcast Journalism Textbook: The Newspaper Designer’s Handbook by Tim Harrower, various handouts Supply list: Your Journalism I binder (as reference) Space in your Journalism I binder for additional materials Pens/pencils, red or purple pens for editing Flash drive Access to a digital camera or a good cell phone camera Method of Instruction: many hands-on projects, lecture, classroom discussion, and assistance in production of a student newspaper. Assessment: Tests and quizzes Worksheets (in-class and homework) Design layouts Photo assignments Participation in production of a student newspaper Meeting deadlines **Cumulative semester exam during exam week Homework will be posted on Haiku by Monday afternoon of each week. Grades will be posted weekly. Classroom policies: • Students are expected to be on time and prepared for class. • Classwork and homework must be turned in on time. Deadlines must be met, particularly during the production of the student newspaper. • • Students need to be aware that this class combines both lecture and other “traditional” teaching methods along with hands-on production of a school newspaper and recognize that both have equal educational value. Student journalists will not abuse their ability to leave the classroom at times for interviewing and photography assignments. Students using a Paw Print Press Pass without permission from Mrs. Zaffiro or a student editor will be disciplined. Essential Questions Layout and Design: • How does design impact the reader? • How do I design a pleasing and impactful page/newspaper? Photojournalism: • What is the role of photography in the world of journalism? • How is photojournalism different from other types of photography? Broadcast Journalism: • What are some differences between print journalism and broadcast journalism? • What is a PSA and why do radio and TV stations run them? Course Objectives The student will be able to: • Design page layouts using basic elements of design. • Design and layout pages using the software InDesign. • Recognize elements of design used in photographs. • Demonstrate knowledge of photo techniques by taking photos using composition techniques such as leading line, framing, rule of thirds. • Discuss the potential for unethical use of programs such as Photoshop as well as use Photoshop to enhance their photos for publication. • Discuss the concept of “target audience” in advertising and develop ads that would appeal to a variety of target audiences. • Understand the differences between objective newswriting and writing in the field of public relations and demonstrate proficiency in both. • Explain the differences inherent broadcast journalism compared to print journalism. • Gather information and write a public service announcement for a radio spot. • Design a storyboard for a news broadcast. • Conduct, videotape, and edit interviews for a mock newsbroadcast. • Continue to utilize skills learned in class to help produce a student newspaper for the CCS family and community. Standards: • Standard V. The journalism teacher understands principles, elements, tools, and techniques of publication design and develops students’ ability to use publication design skills to create effective, aesthetically pleasing student publications. • Standard VI. The journalism teacher understands principles, procedures, and techniques of photojournalism and develops students’ ability to create effective photographs for journalistic publications. • Standard VII. The journalism teacher understands principles, procedures, and techniques of broadcast journalism and develops students’ ability to create effective broadcast productions. • Standard IX. The journalism teacher knows how to advise and mentor students; encourage students’ development of organizational, collaborative, and leadership skills through the creative and distribution of journalistic products; and work collaboratively with others in the school and community.*