Signing up for Yearbook Class means joining a team. Yearbook Class offers students an introduction to the basic elements of visual communication and the print world as we take on the role of historians, journalists, and artists. We will work together to create our yearbook with each student contributing their own unique style and experience. It’s a great opportunity to develop team building skills, make friends, and preserve memories.

In creating a yearbook for The Center, students will acquire many skills. They will learn the fundamentals of photography including camera usage, compositional skills, and visual storytelling as they document important events throughout the school year. We will also focus on theme creation, page layout, and details in design. Writing assignments will include interviewing techniques, caption writing, and headline construction. In addition, we will discuss ethics in journalism, including libel, copyright, and proper use of trademarked materials. And finally, an emphasis will be placed on staying organized, teamwork, editing, and meeting authentic deadlines.

In addition to weekly class time, students will be required to attend Center activities and events, spend time taking photos, and conduct interviews. This will include time spent taking student yearbook photos for a 2-4 hour block of time twice yearly at an agreed upon time.

Laptop computers and cameras will be helpful but not necessary for this class.

Yearbook team members will each receive a free yearbook.