WHITTIER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Whittier, California. June, 1984 Revised October BOARD APPROVED: January 17, 2006 COURSE OF STUDY

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1 WHITTIER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Whittier, California June, 1984 Revised October 2005 BOARD APPROVED: January 17, 2006 COURSE OF STUDY Course Title: Department: ANNUAL STAFF Elective Grade Level(s): 9-12 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides the opportunity to produce a comprehensive school yearbook, describing, illustrating, and recording all activities/events of the school year. Length: One year Prerequisite for Enrollment: Approval of instructor Recommendations for Enrollment: An interest in journalism and photography and an ability to type Type of Course: Elective; may be repeated up to 30 semester units. California State Content Standards for English Language Arts Reading 9-10, Vocabulary development Writing, 9-10, Students write coherent and focused essays that demonstrate student awareness of the audience and purpose. 2.0 Students write expository compositions, including visual aids using appropriate technology to organize and record information Written and Oral English Language Conventions, 9-10, Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions 1

2 I. COURSE COMPETENCIES The Student Will: A. Yearbook Publication 1. Demonstrate the ability to organize, record, compile, and produce a complete yearbook publication a. Participate in the selection process of a theme b. Prepare a ladder of the yearbook (Editor-In-Chief) 2. Design, create and choose a cover and end sheets 3. Understand that yearbooks are designed to be historical 4. Understand the extreme importance of a deadline B. Budget 1. Analyze projected publishing cost 2. Analyze additional miscellaneous cost 3. Evaluate income from yearbooks sold 4. Analyze community paid advertisements 5. Evaluate additional fund raising programs C. Promotion and Distribution 1. Participate in advertising activities to promote yearbook 2. Participate in various sales activities and distribution of yearbook D. Public Relations 1. Demonstrate the ability to make and arrange appointments 2. Conduct personal interviews 3. Evaluate and edit copy 4. Coordinate photography sessions 5. Correspond closely with publishing company and photography studio 6. Be responsible for all deliveries and pickup of photographs and equipment 7. Be responsible for announcements, bulletins, special notices, and personal lecture presentations E. Technical Aspects 1. Demonstrate the ability to define and evaluate terms 2. Create and plan effective layout designs 3. Demonstrate effective copywritinq, headlines, body copy, and caption (staff copywriters) 4. Understand the importance of yearbook photography (staff photographers) 5. Understand the importance of cropping a photograph 6. Demonstrate an ability to use a typewriter skillfully (staff typists) 7. Compile, package, prepare, and mail all finished page sections to the publishing company (staff editors) 8. Proofread and make necessary corrections on all returned printed matter F. Graphic Effects 1. Be aware of how special effects enhance the printed page 2. Recognize how various techniques of color and black and white can enhance the page G. Vocabulary 1. Identify, recognize, utilize, and articulate yearbook terms in a meaningful and expressive manner 2. Continue to expand and use appropriate new terms as they apply 3. Recognize how reading, writing, speaking, and computing skills affect the attainment of yearbook journalism career goals 2

3 H. Aesthetic Valuing 1. Recognize the similarities and differences between good and bad yearbook publications from various times and places 2. Understand and describe visual forms in terms of both expression and structure 3. Describe in aesthetic terms what makes one publication greater in quality than another I. Historical and Cultural Aspects 1. View and observe yearbook publications from libraries and other schools 2. View and observe styles from past yearbooks J. Careers 1. Understand that careers in journalism publications do exist 2. Understand that new careers are expanding with technological innovations 3. Be aware of the various colleges, universities, and vocational schools offering programs in journalism K. Self-Evaluation 1. Demonstrate a sense of individuality in one s work and respect for uniqueness both in self and in others 2. Demonstrate ability to plan and, with continuous evaluation, complete own individual works 3. Observe other students skills and knowledge and apply them to own learning activities 4. Provide reasonable grounds for own judgment of aesthetic quality, beyond statements of mere preference, in both oral and written form 5. Have a command of terminology that is adequate to discuss and write about yearbook journalism L. Study Skills 1. Develop independent study skills at home and in the classroom 2. Develop good attendance and punctuality 3. Participate in daily classroom activities 4. Complete projects/assignments on time 5. Complete homework projects/assignments regularly 6. Be prepared with the necessary materials and tools 7. Listen to and follow directions during lectures and demonstrations 8. Use library resources at the school and in the community 9. Participate in extra and co-curricular activities 10. Be courteous and respectful of the teacher, fellow students, and environment II. COURSE OUTLINE A. Classroom Orientation 1. Course content 2. Physical plan 3. Safety procedures 4. Behavioral attitudes 5. Study skills B. Yearbook Publication 1. Organization 2. Theme selection 3. Cover design and end sheets 4. Deadlines 3

4 C. Budget 1. Publishing cost 2. Miscellaneous cost 3. Income 4. Advertisement 5. Fund raising D. Promotion and Distribution 1. Advertising activities 2. Sales activities 3. Delivery and distribution procedures E. Public Relations 1 Arrange appointments 2. Personal interviews 3. Evaluate and edit copy 4. Coordinate photography sessions 5. Correspondence with publishing and photography companies 6. Deliveries and pickup of photographs and equipment 7. Announcements, bulletins, and personal presentations F. English /Language Arts Aspects 1. Define and evaluate vocabulary 2. Write expository copy 3. Write appropriate headlines and captions 4. Proofread, edit and revise copy a. Punctuation b. Spelling c. Grammar G. Technical Aspects 1. Layout designs 2. Photography 3. Preparation of finished pages to publisher H. Graphic Effects I. Aesthetics 1. Critical analysis 2. Evaluation J. Historical and Cultural Aspects K. Careers III. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS A. Lecture B. Discussions C. Demonstrations D. Visual aids E. Resource materials F. Guest speakers 4

5 IV. EVALUATION/GRADING OF STUDENT WORK A. Students wilt be expected to participate constructively and contribute positively in class activities on a regular basis. Results of student work(s) will be recorded B. Students will be given objective/subjective tests as needed C. To be eligible for a passing grade every student will satisfactorily complete all assigned projects D. Homework will be assigned and graded on a regular basis V. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS A. Basic Text(s) See Board approved list B. Supplementary Text(s) See Board approved list C. Yearbooks from other schools in the District 5