A course in how to find and write news. Students learn how to locate sources, gather information, and present clear, concise, accurate accounts of facts. In addition to the mechanics and style of reporting, this course surveys news media power, press responsibilities, and laws governing the publication of news. Students serve as news reporters for the school newspaper, The Almanac . A course in how to edit, caption and headline news stories and prepare illustrations for publication.
Students learn established principles of newspaper layout and copy preparation.
These principles are also applicable to institutional publications, trade magazines and company bulletins. Students learn how to create an attractive, readable design with headlines, stories, pictures, art work and captions. A course in the technique of establishing and maintaining public relations with an examination of the public relations functions of some of the large concerns. Exercises in practical application of public relations techniques are included. Study and application of the principles, practices and techniques of planning, designing and producing visual images for the print media.