The students will pursue further study in such areas as oral interpretation, rhetoric physical delivery, speech organization, dramatic interpretation, dramatic movement, interpretive reading, and parliamentary procedure. Specialization in a particular area at this level is encouraged. Participation in interscholastic competition is required. Successful completion of English I. An overall C academic average and application acceptance of instructor is required. Typing experience is not required but is very helpful.
Emphasis is on print media skills and concepts.
Students will identify and apply appropriate writing styles, preparation of copy, advertising sales and composition, proofreading and editing rules, and design concepts. Extensive practice will be provided in use of the 35 mm camera, film processing, and print making in black and white photography. Journalism I. An overall C academic average and applicant s acceptance by instructor is required. I is a one-year elective course to provide journalistic skills, practical application, and experience in print media functions. Preparation of news stories, editorials, features, sports stories, advertising copy, layouts, camera-ready copy, and graphic elements is done by students who fill editorial and staff positions for the school newspaper.