1. Photojournalism
Periods 6 and 7, Spring 2014

2. What makes a photo
great?
Photographs are more than just having
fun...

21. What will I learn in this
class?
This designed to help course has
been photojournalism you become
a moreprovide you with the skills
and to intelligent media consumer
necessary to take better photos with
strong storytelling elements.
Photojournalism is you will put skills
endeavor in which a hands-on use.
from other courses topractical
It helps youwith academic
combine practical
experience to enhance your
knowledgeexpressive and creative
analytical,
skills.

22. What will I be doing?
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Research
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Note-taking
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Taking pictures
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Blogging

23. Research and, yes,
notes
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You will need to bring a
notebook of your choice
and a writing utensil
everyday.
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No traditional lectures.
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Students will do their own
research based off lesson
objective questions given
to them by Mr. Lewis.

24. Units of Study
1. Photography
Basics
2. Digital Camera
Basics
3. Technical Quality
4. Composition
5. Digital
Reproduction
6. Photojournalism
7. Yearbook Basics

25. Room Policies and
Procedures
Be prepared. Come to class on time with all
necessary materials. School handbook policy
will be followed on absences and tardies.
❖Be respectful and courteous to everyone in the
classroom.
❖Do not disturb materials for production classes
that also use this room.
❖Do not use the computer lab or computers
without permission.
❖Absolutely no food or drink on or near
computer tables.
❖Cell phones are used only for instructional
purposes. Personal use is not allowed.
❖Take responsibility for your actions. The only
person to blame is yourself for what you do.
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26. Computer Policies and
Procedures
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Please only use the
“Student” login. (Password =
journalism)
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Do not access any program
or website without prior
permission from Mr. Lewis.
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Do not “personalize” the
computer in anyway.
❖
Failure to comply may lead
to the student losing the
privilege of using the
computers in the room.

27. Journalism Production
Classes
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Student must complete this course with
a C or higher and complete an
application process.
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For students enrolled in Photojournalism
in the spring semester acceptance onto a
publication staff will be dependent on
their grades at the time of their
application. Any student who is
accepted into a production class but then
falls below the requirements by the end
of the semester will be dropped from the
production staff.
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If you have any questions over how to
become a member of an HHS
publications staff, Mr. Lewis is always
happy to discuss them with you. Never
be afraid to ask questions!

28. Grading
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This course utilizes a
Standards Based Grading
system.
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Unlike the traditional points
based grade books, Standard
Based Grading quite simply
involves measuring students’
proficiency on course
objectives and standards.
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Assignments carry no points
value.
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Assignments will have
deadlines. The ability to meet
deadlines is a standard the
student will be assessed on
throughout the course.

29. Grading
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In SIS, you will see standards
instead of assignments.
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Each standard will be given a
number 4, 3, 2, or 1.
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4 = You get it.
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3 = You’re close, but need a
little more assistance to get
there.
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2 = You understand half of the
standard, and need assistance
to meet the standard.
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1 = You do not understand or
meet the standard.

30. Grading
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Your letter grade is a percentage of the standards you
are meeting.
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An A means the student has completed proficient
work on all course objectives and advanced work
on some objectives.
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A B means the student has completed proficient
work on all course objectives.
❖
A C means the student has completed proficient
work on the most important objectives, although
not on all objectives. The student can continue to
the next course.
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A D means the student has completed proficient
work on at least one-half of the course objectives
but is missing some important objectives and is at
significant risk of failing the next course in the
sequence. The student should repeat the course if
it is a prerequisite for another course.
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An F means the student has completed proficient
work on fewer than one-half of the course
objectives and cannot successfully complete the
next course in sequence.

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