1600: Introduction to Journalism (0.5 credit PAR, Gr. 9-12)

This introductory year long course focuses on broad knowledge of journalism. Students will examine the production of all media formats.  The course  is  a  prerequisite  to  Broadcast  Media  I, Journalism I, and Publications I unless approved by the instructor.

XXXX: Introduction to Online and Social Media (0.5 credit PAR, Gr. 9-12)

NEED DESCRIPTION

1601: Newspaper I (1 credit PAR, Gr. 10-12) 

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Introduction to Media

Students in Journalism I will analyze media content, follow the development of journalism through its history and literature, study newspaper writing techniques, design and production. Emphasis will be on actual writing experience.

1603: Newspaper II (1 credit PAR, Gr. 11-12)

Prerequisite: Journalism I

This laboratory course is designed to pro- duce the school newspaper.   Students will be exposed to practical experience in newspaper journalism through story generating, writing, designing, advertising, and the editing process. Additional responsibilities include meeting deadlines and recognizing legal and ethical scholastic press standards at the local, state and national levels.

1605: Newspaper III (1 credit PAR, Gr. 12) 

Prerequisite:  Newspaper II

Students will further their skills through working on the school newspaper.   They will

learn the skills necessary to lead others, coach writing, and improve in-depth reporting skills. Students will also get additional preparation for a journalism career.

1607: News Writing and Reporting (MCC ENGL 104) (1 credit PAR, Gr. 12) College Credit Available

This course offers instruction and practice in writing and editing copy for college news publications. Students will contribute work for publication. The course also includes analysis and discussion of professional and college newspapers

1701: Yearbook I (1 credit PAR, Gr. 10-11)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Media

In addition to examining yearbooks through content analysis, students will study design, photographic and writing techniques of production.

1703: Yearbook II (1 credit PAR, Gr. 11-12,)

Prerequisite:  Yearbook I

This laboratory course is designed to produce the school yearbook.  Students will be exposed to

yearbook (magazine) journalism through story generating, writing, designing, advertising, and the editing process. Students will observe and meet deadlines and follow student press laws. This class involves some after-school work.

1709: Yearbook III (1 credit PAR, Gr. 12,)

Prerequisite: Yearbook II

Students will further their skills through working on the school yearbook.  They will learn

the skills necessary to lead others, coach writing and improve reporting and graphics preparation for a career in publications.

1901: Broadcast Media I (1 credit PAR, Gr. 10-11) 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Media

This course is to develop introductory skills in broadcast production. The content includes, but is not limited to, broadcast production; the history of broadcasting and its role as an element of the mass media; broadcast-related careers; ethical and legal issues; writing for broadcast; and use of basic equipment in broadcast production, such as video, audio, editing, and lighting.

1903: Broadcast Media II (1 credit PAR, Gr. 11-12) 

Prerequisite: Broadcast Media I

This course is to develop skills for broadcast production and to apply these skills in producing broadcast packages/segments. The content includes, but is not limited to, skills development in writing, planning, directing, and recording broadcast packages/segments; and basic design; use of equipment, such as camera control units, audio boards, editors, special effect generators, and equipment for graphic preparation. Students must devote time outside of the regular school day to meet deadlines.

1905: Broadcast Media III (1 credit PAR, Gr. 12) 

Prerequisite: Broadcast Media II

Through internships, job shadowing and other career investigation activities, students enrolled in Broadcast Media III will be given many opportunities to explore “real world” opportunities in the broadcast field. Students will also be responsible for producing a monthly public affairs program highlighting activities in the Independence School District.

ELECTIVES

1801: Leadership - Dual Credit (1 credit ELE, Gr. 11-12, Full Weighted Credit)

This year-long course begins with the development of intra-personal and inter-personal management. Students will practice such leadership skills as effective oral and written communication, history of leadership styles, parliamentary procedures, problem-solving skills, strategic-planning skills, team building, motivation theory, stress and change management, and conflict resolution techniques. Students will have a major project as they analyze and resolve a problem in an organization. Students will be selected for the class through an application process.

1710: Photojournalism (1 credit PAR, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Media

Students in this laboratory course will produce photographs for the school publications,

including newspaper and yearbook. This involves some after-school work and should improve digital photography skills of student photographers, including proficiency in photo editing software.  Students should submit an application, which can be obtained from the advisor for entrance into this course.

1650: Editorial Leadership (1 credit PAR, Gr. 12)

Prerequisite: Leadership position on a publication

The Editorial Leadership course is designed for student editors of the yearbook and newspaper.   It emphasizes the development of skills in human  relations,  oral  and  written  communication,  critical  thinking  and  advanced  problem solving.  This laboratory class is designed to help student editors meet the increasing demands of producing high-quality publications.