Yearbook: Media Design 12
Course Description:
This course mostly focuses on producing the school yearbook. Students will use applications such as graphic and layout design programs, Photoshop and InDesign. The class must decide on the theme of the yearbook and collect yearbook content. This course will require students to spend time collecting photos and write-ups time outside of the classroom hours. However, good organization and time management skills during class will offset the additional time spent outside the classroom.
Evaluation:
Students will be graded on their assignments, layout submissions and projects.
What type of student enjoys and is successful in this course?
Students who participate in extra work, who are creative and who enjoy working with computers will be successful in this course. Students who do not like deadlines or doing extra work will not enjoy this course as much.
What would be a good alternate to this course:
Economics 12, Financial Accounting 12, Marketing 12
What career areas/professions does this course help prepare a student for?
Journalism, publishing and marketing are related career areas