Suggested Age

13-18

Prerequisite

Yearbook, Journalism or equivalent experience (concurrently ok)

Purpose

Students will be instructed and supervised in the different tasks required to produce and sell a high-quality yearbook for One Day Academy. This will include:

Layout and organization using online graphics software
Taking candid photos at various campuses
Researching and reporting on events, sports, etc.
Copy writing
Copy editing and proofreading
Advertising sales and advertisement design
Promotion and delivery of the book at the various campuses

Process

Yearbook is a fun, rewarding class, but prospective students and parents will want to read further so they understand all that is entailed in yearbook production. Deadlines (with our publisher) are very important and will be met. Therefore, each student’s completion of homework assignments is critical to supporting a yearbook team. All homework is graded, with part of the grade attributed to the timeliness of the submission. Since much of the yearbook work is produced outside of class, it is in the student’s best interest to be well-prepared for independent journalistic-style writing and design assignments.

Since the yearbook will be purchased by One Day Academy families, this will be an excellent opportunity for students to learn how to produce a professional product, and for them to be exposed to the graphics and publishing world. Students who have yearbook experience often can gain access to similar opportunities in college and beyond.

Software and instruction in its use are provided by the yearbook publishing company. In order for students to complete homework assignments (page layouts, etc.), high-speed internet access on a PC computer is required. If this is a difficulty, please talk with Mrs. Peisker. As stated earlier, since meeting deadlines is integral to successful publishing, high school credit (1/2 credit per year) and grades will be awarded for those who regularly complete homework assignments on time.