MEDIA II, III, IV JOURNALISM Welcome to

MEET MRS. NICOLE SITLER Media teacher 15th year of teaching at PT 11 years of teaching journalism

Personal life Married for 16 years Josh – fourth grade Autumn – second grade

2015-2016 FOCUS Connecting with our audience

Writing for a national audience (USA Today High School Hub)

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?Creation of a print news magazine Design and maintenance a websiteHow to write and design content for public display.Journalistic writing

AP style, lead, headline, inverted pyramid, etc.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?Photojournalism

Choosing & taking appropriate photos Caption writing

Marketing of a publication through ad sales and subscriptions.Maintaining accurate records.

WHY IS THIS CLASS IS UNIQUE?Working together for common goal.Sharing our work others.Your performance impacts everyone else.Represent the Media Department and high school.

CLASS ENVIRONMENT Lesson vs. Work Days

Only ½ credit if you finish after due date

LV IIs – Learn basics of writing and layout

LV III & IVs – Make publication decisions and role model for LV IIs.

COMPUTERS No food or drink!!!No homework by computersBe careful to not bump the tables

CAMERAS Cameras

May use any cameraSee Mrs. Sitler for SD card Download the same dayAlways return and charge the batteries

SAVING All assignments will be saved to the Y drive Reasons why?

Multiple students will need to access themOnly Mrs. Sitler has access to your home directory

Slows production of news magazine

CLASS RULES Devices

No Cell PhonesAppropriate use of Internet

Your StuffPersonal items go in designated spaces

Again, NO books, work or water bottles near computers

MEDIA II, III, IV JOURNALISM Classroom

Procedures

DAILY PROCEDURES Beginning of the period

Backpacks/purses go in designated areasRead the white board and listen to announcements.

End of the periodLogoff the computer and put all equipment away including your press pass

Please stay seated until the bell rings.

MEDIA PASSESAlways wear outside of the classroomMedia passes are a privilege can be revoked for inappropriate behavior.Everyone signs an honor code and parents must sign a “parental consent form” located in the course syllabus.

MEDIA II, III, IV JOURNALISM Assignments/Grading

Procedures

ASSIGNMENTS Weekly assignments

Journals/SurveysCurrent EventsOnline

News magazine assignments Article processLayoutEvent ShootsWorkshop Days

ASSIGNMENTS Marketing

SubscriptionsBusiness ads

JOURNALS/SURVEYS – 5PTS Journals (Weekly – Mondays)

Reflect on high schoolEstablish a characteristic of a highly successful adult

SurveysVerify work Keeps students accountable Happens during work days or Mrs. Sitler’s absences.

CURRENT EVENTS – 5 PTS. Weekly class discussions on Fridays.

Focuses on the following:News: international, national and local Sports Current events EntertainmentOther

No phones. Must come to class prepared to talk about the focus or more than one news story.

ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS – 10 PTS. Due on WednesdaysResponsible for one online assignment per week or small daily assignments.Graded on quality

No grammatical or spelling errorsAccurate information Meets deadline

NEWS MAGAZINE ASSIGNMENTS Articles (30 pts.):

Rough drafts (10pts.)Process (20 pts.)- includes peer edits, and final copies

Meeting deadlines are very important and factor into your grade.

Layout (30 pts):Preplanning (10 pts.) Final layout (20 pts.)

EVENT SHOOTS – 10 PTS. Event Shoots:1 - 3 per news magazineAssessment based on quality of work and meeting deadlinesExamples: photos & captions, head shots, action photos, changing backgrounds, mailings, tallying, etc.

Will change per issue

WORKSHOP DAYS– 10 PTS. Students will participate in workshop sessions in place of tutorials2-4 per news magazineLarge/small group instructionLevel III & IVs will serve as co-instructors and mentors

MARKETING ASSIGNMENTS Parent/Community Subscriptions (20 pts.):

Must sell a total of 2 parent/community subscriptions$15 and delivered to your home.Students receive a free copy with purchase of a yearbook.

Business Ads/Event Shoots (20 pts.):Grade will be recorded on the third nine weeks.Editors encourage to sell ads.Attempting to sell an ad counts.Must do two extra event shoots if you cannot sell an ad.

OTHER INFORMATION Grading conferences

Meet individually with Mrs. Sitler Deadlines

Group deadlineProofingNo computers

Editors Introductions on Tuesday, Sept. 8

Pick seats tomorrow

LET’S HAVE A GREAT YEAR!