JOURNALISM

Workshop (Yearbook, Newspaper)

CONTENT STANDARDS AND BENCHMARKS

Comprehend, analyze and respond to media.

Students will:

· analyze and evaluate mass media as informed consumers

· distinguish what is newsworthy

Understand historical, cultural, ethical and legal influences

Students will:

· understand and exercise the rights and responsibilities of free speech

· apply the ethical and legal standards of journalism: plagiarism, copyright, image manipulation, libel, privacy, obscenity, equal access, releases

· explore the paths for post-secondary educational and career opportunities in journalism and related fields

Deliver ideas and information clearly, creatively, effectively

Students will:

· communicate professionally with both the school and local community

· recognize, evaluate and compose according to journalistic styles

· produce accurate, balanced and fair journalism with awareness of a target audience

· establish a working portfolio of their work

Manage resources and technology

Students will:

· set goals, manage time and meet deadlines

· actively seek, gather and evaluate information using a variety of sources

· design and produce a media product

· acquire and disseminate knowledge through technology

· utilize human-resource management techniques and leadership skills

Communicate

Students will:

· demonstrate basic design principles: photos, art, copy, headlines, advertisements, auditory elements

coordinate all elements to produce a media product