Journalism 3 is devoted to the student who wishes to pursue a career in journalism and will continue his studies into college. The student will assume an editorial position and work with first and second year students. In Journalism 3 it is expected that the student will work independently and be self-motivated. In his position as editor, he will be responsible for assignments for his staff, deadlines, and editing. A concentration in specialized areas such as photojournalism, layout or design, research, etc.
Students practice the skills necessary to write prose, poetry, and drama.
They have an opportunity to practice and therefore improve upon their individual writing talents. The finished product for each is an individual portfolio demonstrating the student's progress throughout the course. This program offers a humanistic approach to the study of man pondering questions that have dominated thought through the ages. Selected readings, guest speakers, films, works of art and music are used to help the students become more aware of the different ways in which man creatively expresses himself. Film is also studied as an art form.