The following is a
brief summary of the courses offered in the program:
For
Year Book questions, contact:
Julia Anderson jander1@neisd.net
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Known
for the excellence of its student publications, the Journalism Department
is an integral part of the overall outstanding program at Madison High
School. The darkroom facilities and the computer lab are unrivaled.
Here, students learn the funda- mentals of journalism, prepare the newspaper
and yearbook and equip themselves with the skills to succeed.
The following is a
brief summary of the courses offered in the program:
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| Advanced Journalism
- Newspaper Production I
(Grades 10-12) Students gain practical experience in producing the school newspaper. Emphasis is on advanced writing skills, preparing copy on the computer, page design and formatting techniques. Some students select this course to gain additional photographic skills. Work after school as needed to complete assignments is a part of this program. Prerequisites: Teacher approval |
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| Advanced Journalism
- Newspaper Production II & III (Grades 11-12)
Working in editorial positions, students gain additional experience in producing the school newspaper. Experience includes personal instruction in advanced writing skills, preparing copy on the computer and page design and formatting techniques. Students are also introduced to the business side of newspapers with preparing bid specifications, advertising sales and budgeting. Some students may select this course to gain additional photographic skills. Work after school as needed is a part of this program. Prerequisites: Teacher approval and prior journalism experience |
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| Advanced Journalism
- Yearbook Production I
(Grades 10-12) Students gain laboratory experience in magazine production as they produce the yearbook. Experience includes writing copy, computer copy preparation, page layout and design skills, photo cropping and editing. Some students select this course to gain additional photographic skills. Work after school as needed to complete assignments is a part of this course. Prerequisites: Teacher approval |
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| Advanced Journalism
- Yearbook Production II & III Grades 11-12)
Working in editorial positions, students gain laboratory experience, along with personal instruction, in magazine production procedures and working to produce the yearbook. Experience includes writing copy, computer copy preparation, page layout and design skills, photo cropping and editing. Students are also introduced to the business side of yearbooks with preparing bid specifications, marketing, sales and budgeting. Some students may select this course to gain additional photographic experience. Work after school as needed is a part of this program. Prerequisites: Teacher approval and prior journalism experience |
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