NEWS FOR PRINT AND ONLINE II

Grades: 10 –12

Credit: 1 unit
PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval; must have completed Introduction to Newspaper; strongly recommend B average in English

This course expands the skills presented in the Introduction to Newspaper class as students produce the newspaper and
maintain an on-line presence. Students receive in-depth training in news and feature writing, layout and design, advertising, and
advanced photography and production techniques. Each student is expected to take responsibility for a staff position and work as
part of a team to complete all aspects of developing and producing editorial content, advertising sales, marketing and distribution
of the student publications. Students have the opportunity to attend national conventions, enter contests, and earn a journalism
letter. Class may be taken for elective credit or practical art credit.