Computer Skills Using Yeartech Online and Photoshop

Yearbook Design Miss Breier [email protected]

Overview:

The yearbook staff has been commissioned to design a memorable and valuable creation that includes all students of Holland Jr./Sr. High School, covering the entire year. All events and accomplishments of our students will be covered as best as possible on an every day basis.

Topics:

Basic yearbook terminology Basic photography skills Computer skills – using YearTech Online and Photoshop Page design Use of typography – fonts Headline and caption writing Interviewing skills Making pages ready for production Theme development Creating master layouts Creating a workable ladder Organization and time management – meeting deadlines Marketing the yearbook and selling ads

Homework:

With the LifeTouch online yearbook program students will have the ability to upload pictures, add text and work on page layouts from any computer either at school or at home. Students will be expected to work on their assigned pages during study halls, after school and at home. Grading:

Grades are based on classroom assignments, homework, participation, page layouts and completion of pages to meet deadlines. Class Participation (A grade is given weekly) 30% Layouts 20% Classwork 20% Homework (photography assignments) 30%

Because of the general nature of this class, some staff will receive a yearbook pass that allows them to be in other parts of the building during class time or their study hall. This pass must be used responsibly. Be quiet and courteous in the hallways. If you need to take class photos please contact the teacher prior to class.

Classroom Expectations:

1. Respect the rights and opinions of others. As the designer and the creators of the yearbook, we are representing the entire school and have many decisions to make. During the decision making process, voice your ideas and respect the ideas of others. 2. It is our job to make sure to include everyone in the yearbook as best as possible. That means it is our job to recognize that not all students enjoy sports or clubs but that they do have other interests. Staff members need to dig deep and talk with and include everyone as best as possible. Changes will be made to any spread that is not considered equal. 3. Students will work as teams to complete their assigned page. There will be times and it is encouraged that all students work together and help each other as needed. 4. Students may use their own cameras to take pictures for yearbook. There are 2 cameras in class available to students. These cameras must be brought to class each day. The abuse of the camera means removal from the assignment and possibly the class. 5. Staying organized it key! There will be many deadlines to meet. Time is $$$ and turning in pages late means more money that has to be fundraised and more work on the students part.

This is a full year course. Production of the yearbook does not stop when the book is completed. Planning for the following year takes place as well as creating the senior movie for Moving Up Day and other end of year projects. There will always be something to do or someone to help!

Confidentiality:

This is very important – What happens in yearbook class, stays in yearbook class. It’s important to use your discretion when discussing yearbook matters with the student population. You can promote uploading pictures to the website and helping out with fundraiser but no major details are to be given out. The Yearbook should be a surprise when students receive their copy in May. Leave room for suspense!

Communication:

Please feel free to email me anytime or stop in and talk to me about any concerns or ideas you may have. Remind app and the Yearbook folder on my teacher website will also be a valuable source for specific yearbook news.

Have a wonderful year and let’s create a masterpiece!