BARBERS HILL HIGH SCHOOL
ELECTIVE COURSES
2007 - 2008

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JOURNALISM (JRNLSM)
GRADE LEVEL: 9-10
One Year
Prerequisite:  Must have an 85 or above average in English for both semesters prior to entering this class. 

Journalism is an overview course of all aspects of journalism.  This course is a requirement before you are allowed to be on the yearbook or newspaper staffs.  Preparation for the newspaper staff includes in-depth reporting, photography, writing news stories, feature stories, sport stories, editorials, headlines, editing, layout and design.  Yearbook preparation includes layout and design on the computer, development of themes, photography, feature stories, and time management.  Journalism 1 looks at the history of the media, photography, broadcasting (both television and radio), advertising, public relations and desktop publishing (Adobe InDesign).  Students will have the opportunity to work in various programs including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Microsoft Word.  [top]

NEWSPAPER (YRBKPLM 1-3)
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
One Year
Prerequisites:  Journalism 1 and teacher approval.  Student may waive the Journalism 1 requirement with special permission from the advisor and recommendations from other teachers or administrators. 

Students chosen for the newspaper staff have completed at least one year of Journalism.  The newspaper, The Eagle Echo, is the newspaper for the high school only.  Students research topics, conduct interviews and surveys, write stories and design the newspaper on the computer using Adobe InDesign.  Students will have the opportunity to take photographs for the publication.  Students involved in the newspaper staff have a chance to compete for individual awards in UIL competition, as well as other competitions throughout the year.  Staff members have the opportunity to attend summer camp and other local, state and national competitions.  Students can only enter in the fall semester unless pre-approved by the adviser in writing.  [top]

YEARBOOK (YRBKPLM 1-3)
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
One Year; Entry during Fall semester only
Prerequisites:  Journalism 1 and approval of teacher. Student may waive the Journalism 1 requirement with special permission from the advisor and recommendations from other teachers or administrators. 

Students chosen for the yearbook staff have completed at least one year of Journalism 1.  The yearbook, The Eagle, is published once a year by the yearbook staff.  Students design their own pages on the computer, research topics, conduct interviews and surveys, take pictures and help develop the theme for the yearbook.  Students are responsible for mapping out their plan of action, as well as meeting all deadlines.  Students are required to sell ads during and after "ad day" to help pay for the cost of the yearbooks.  Yearbook staff has the opportunity to attend summer camp and compete for local, state and national awards.  Students will create the yearbook in Adobe InDesign and use Adobe Photoshop to manipulate photographs for publication.  [top]
 

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