Yearbook Production
SY 2004-2005
COURSE TITLE: Yearbook Production
TEACHER: Ms. Soria
ROOM: B3.2
E-MAIL: susette_soria@eu.odedodea.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to give the students the experience of
digitally preparing a school yearbook for production. They will be involved in all aspects of the preparation such as
planning, research, and lay-out. They
will also be involved in the after-production aspects such as advertising,
sales, and distribution. The emphasis
will be on student-oriented activities and encourages a hands-on approach in
those individual and cooperative activities.
The lay-out will be done completely on the computer using a lay-out
software compatible with the printing company.
Photographs will be taken using a digital camera. Print photographs will also be used and
will be scanned in to the pages.
Students’ initiative, creativity, organizational skills, and ability to
work in groups will be encouraged.
COURSE
GOALS/OBJECTIVES/STANDARDS: Upon completion of the
yearbook production course, students should be able to:
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Produce a quality yearbook
in a timely fashion.
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Provide accurate accounting
for all funds collected/disbursed.
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Present the school in a
positive manner.
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Discover and nurture talents
and interests in photojournalism.
SCOPE & SEQUENCE:
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August and September |
Planning, organizing,
surveying, photographing |
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October, November,
December, and January |
Lay-out of class and
individual pictures, photographing, soliciting, and fund-raising |
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February and March |
Editing and Preparing the
final CDs for publishing |
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March |
Sales |
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April |
Prepare CD for
supplemental pictures |
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May |
Distribution of Yearbooks
and CDs |
COURSE GRADING/ASSESSMENT: The students will be required to fill out a daily log sheet describing
the work they are currently working on and the projects they are involved
in. The completion of this log will
contribute to their attendance and class work for the day and worth 80% of
their grade. There will be a semester
exam and a final end of course exam.
The exams are each worth 20% of their grade.
CLASSROOM
EXPECTATIONS/CONSEQUENCES: Students are expected to
abide by all the rules and regulations set forth in the Student Handbook. They are expected to arrive in class ready
to fully participate and be a contributing member of the group. Respect for each member of the group as well
as the ideas of each member of the group is expected at all times. Proper use of equipment is also expected.
TEXTBOOKS: None
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: None
SUPPLIES
(REQUIRED/RECOMMENDED): All supplies will be provided for by the school.
HOMEWORK POLICY: All work is to be done in class
as most of the work will be done on the computers in the classroom or in
working groups.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY: Work cannot be made up because
it is done in class and usually in groups, however, the student may be assigned
a special project to work on to make up for missed work due to illness or a
family or school-sponsored trip. It is
the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for missed work.
SUGGESTED OTHER: A field trip to a printing company to see the
printing process may be undertaken if the printing company chosen is in the
local commuting area.
AFNORTH International Middle/High School’s CSP
(Continuous School Progress) goal is, “All students will improve their written communication
skills across the curriculum.” The 6 + 1 trait is the model selected to improve
school-wide writing in all subject areas. The 6+1 Trait writing framework is a
powerful way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of
writing as well as establish a common vision of what “strong” writing looks
like. Teachers and students will use the 6+1 Trait model to identify areas of
strength and weakness as they continue to strive towards continued writing
improvement. Success of all students requires that the 6 + 1 Trait become a
consistent and integral component of each course taught at AFNORTH
International Middle/High School.