*must take to enroll in yearbook or newspaper intro to ... · journalistic writing, etc. - plan to...
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Olathe West
JournalismWhat you need to know to before you enroll
Course Basic Info Semester or Year-Long Pre-Rec Application
required
Intr
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*MUST TAKE TO ENROLL IN YEARBOOK OR NEWSPAPERTake if you: - would like an overview of all things journalism: history, purpose in society, interviewing skills, journalistic writing, etc. - plan to take yearbook or newspaper the following year and would like thorough training beforehand
Semester None No
phot
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Take if you: - Want to learn more about how photos are crucial in the journalistic storytelling process - Love taking photos that focus on people, tell a story, and engage an audience - Want your photos to be featured on the Owl Post website and Parliament Yearbook
Year-LongBasic
Digital Photography
No
Year
book
*MUST APPLY IN MARCH. LOOK FOR APPLICATIONS THEN!Take if you: - Enjoy capturing each year’s memories and unique spirit through photography, interviews, and eventually writing stories - Love following design trends and consider yourself a font snob - Want to build your time management and leadership skills while working under a deadline- driven and rewarding environment
Year-Long
Intro to Journalism(or HIGHLY
recommended by teacher)
Yes
New
spap
er
*MUST APPLY IN MARCH. LOOK FOR APPLICATIONS THEN!Take if you: - Love writing and want to cover events that are relevant to Olathe West students through writing, photography, and in-depth interviews - Want to share your opinion and voice with occasional editorial and feature stories - Want to learn more about how to design and operate a news website - Want to learn more about and potentially utilize social media as a storytelling outlet
Year-Long
Intro to Journalism(or HIGHLY
recommended by teacher)
Yes
Vide
o Pr
oduc
tion
Take if you: - Love working behind or in front of a camera - Want to learn more about video editing and practice creating multiple types of film and broadcast projects - Want to help launch a broadcast show for Olathe West News
Semester
Video I - None
Video II - Video I
Video I - No
Video II - Yes
Follow us on Social Media!
Yearbook: @owyearbookNewspaper: @owowlpost
Yearbook, Newspaper, and Video Production II each require an application to be admitted.
QUESTIONS? Email Mrs. Walker ([email protected]) or find her in room 3305.
Application process
Please follow these instructions:1) At enrollment, go ahead and enroll in the class(es) you plan on taking.2) On March 1, there will be information put in the announcements and flyers around the school about accessing the online application. - The application will be done online. - You can also pick up information from Mrs. Walker.3) Fill out your online application. - Part of your application will require teacher recommendations. - Applications will be due March 18.4) You will find out in April if you made it onto the staff. - Your schedule will be adjusted accordingly if needed.
CTE CertificationDid you know you could graduate with a Career and Technical Education
Certification just by taking the classes you love?
How to be an AV Communication Tech Pathway Completer
(giving you some serious bragging rights on your resume):
1) Take 3 Credits Total (Keep in mind, not all course credits are the same in Olathe as listed for the state)2) Take at Least One Course from Each Level3) Pass Competencies Tests