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Intro to Journalism
Photojournalism |
Newspaper
Yearbook |
Newspaper
Yearbook |
Newspaper
Yearbook |
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Media Course Description
Intro to Journalism: Prerequisite - None
This class presents an overview of the field of journalism and mass communication and teaches students to be consumers of media and to understand news-gathering and production. It includes basic news writing, reporting, editing and legal and ethic issues. This class is the pre-requisite for Newspaper Production, Yearbook Production, and Broadcast Journalism.
Newspaper Production:
Prerequisite - Introduction to Journalism and teacher approval.
This is a laboratory course in which students will write, edit, design and layout the school newspaper, The Newtonian. Leadership, cooperation and high standards of achievement are essential in all staff members.
Yearbook Production:
Prerequisite - Introduction to Journalism and teacher approval.
This is a laboratory course in which students will create the school yearbook, The Railroader. Students taking this course must be self-directed, with the ability to work with others.
Beginning Photojournalism: Prerequisite
- None
This class presents an overview of the field of photojournalism and covers basic camera handling and exposure, film development, printmaking and principles of photojournalism. The course is a prerequisite for advanced Photojournalism/Photo-editing. Students must have a 35mm camera with adjustable exposure. Students must complete this class with a B average to be eligible for enrollment in Advanced Photojournalism.
Advanced Photojournalism:
Prerequisite - Beginning Photojournalism with minimum of B Grade
This class is a laboratory course in which students develop photography skills including photo-editing, shooting and digital photography. Students in the class produce photos for both high school publications. Students taking this class must be self-motivated, responsible, and have high interest and organizational skills. Students need an adjustable 35mm camera.
Broadcast Journalism: Prerequisite -
Introduction to Journalism
Students enrolled in Broadcast Journalism will explore basic elements of radio and television broadcasting. Students enrolled will learn about the role of broadcast media in today’s society as well as how television and radio developed. Students will learn audio and video recording techniques. Students will experience applied elements of video editing using state of the art digital video editing equipment. Students in this class will help in pre-production, taping and post-production of the Newton High School Daily bulletin and other video projects for class. Students will gain experience on camera and behind the scenes for the daily bulletin as it is broadcast to the entire student body and staff
Broadcast Production:
Prerequisite - Introduction to Journalism, Broadcast Journalism
Students enrolled in Broadcast Productions will explore advanced elements of radio and television broadcasting. Those enrolled will videotape school activities. Students will learn advanced techniques in audio and video recording. Students will become proficient in video editing using state of the art digital video editing equipment. Students in this class will help in pre-production, taping and post-production of the Newton High School Daily bulletin. Students will get experience on camera and behind the scenes for the daily bulletin as it is broadcast to the entire student body and staff. Students will participate in the production of the NHS monthly news magazine and newscast. Students will participate in writing of commercials, public service announcements and newscasts. Students will also be required to do outside of school videotaping of school sporting events using the schools equipment.
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