Academy of Journalism
Credits: 4
Grade Level: 9-12

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as writers and editors. This program provides a medium whereby the student will be given the opportunity for practical hands-on experiences that incorporate academic skills into a real life situation. The program familiarizes individuals with creative writing, script writing, graphic communications, desktop publishing, television production, photojournalism, and investigative reporting. The presentation of subject matter should incorporate team teaching. Activities should utilize a rotational type format so that the student is exposed and reinforced academically and vocationally for each outcome.

This program is comprised of three inter-disciplinary courses in Language Arts, Industrial Education, and Business Technology.

Course Title: Journalism I

Course Title: Industrial Communications 1 (TV PRODUCTION 1)

Course Title: Digital Design 1

Course Title: Web Design 1