Journalism/Photography
Grades 10-12

Journalism is open to students who enjoy writing and who are interested in learning about mass media, especially yearbook and newspaper production. The class combines the history and theory of journalism with production training and practice. Different types of photography are studied along with the different techniques used to take good photographs. Students receive study and practice in the concepts of different cameras (35 mm, digital, and video). Darkroom facilities are available for laboratory training in this area of study. A unit on broadcast journalism is presented covering interviews, video camera use, editing and producing a video. Students are encouraged to become proficient in reporting; news, feature, editorial, and sports writing; computer use; photography; producing layouts and designs; cartoons; and advertising. A student should have the approval of his/her English teacher before taking this course.

Fundamentals of Television
Grade 10

Fundamentals of Television is an introduction to television. It touches on the areas of basic video production, sports commentary, news anchoring, and basic radio skills. Students produce "Jacket News Views" on KWYN each weekend during half time of the football broadcasts each weekend during the season. They also practice and broadcast PSAs for KWYN with a provided sponsor. Students are involved in producing a video to be shown on East Arkansas Cable Channel 17, using professional video software that includes Final Cut Pro Express with Live Type and soundtrack; during this process, students will be required to be on camera and work in all areas of broadcast. Students will learn the interview process with various personalities around campus and the community. Students learn to make good ethical and legal decisions while being student journalists. A minimum requirement of hourly work will be set by the instructor for students to maintain outside of class in order to cover the necessary events for the school and community. Students are to provide their own tapes and DVDs for the class. At the end of the course, those students meeting the requirements set by the school and the instructor will attend a field trip to professional sites. Students must apply for this course and attend a personal interview by their broadcast advisor. It is also recommended for all Broadcast students to join SKILLSUSA.

Intermediate Television
Grades 11-12

(Above +) All Broadcast II students must be actively involved in the final production and editing of class projects; this involves technical production and producing. They will be required to submit a final class project.
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Television

Advanced Television
Grades 11-12

(Above +) All Broadcast IIB students will practice scheduling, programming and back time while producing live and pre-recorded events.
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Television and Intermediate Television

Publications
Grades 9-12

Students in this course produce the school yearbook, The Stinger, and the school newspaper, the Yellowjacket. The class combines production training and practice with journalistic theory. Students are encouraged to become proficient in all areas of production. Class members need to work one or two days during the summer, after school hours, and some Saturdays, to complete projects to meet deadlines. Members are urged to attend a four-day workshop during this summer to become proficient in different aspects of journalism. Students must apply for this course through the publications adviser.