Journalism Courses
09504 Introduction to Journalism TAKE FIRST
This course, recommended for the junior year, introduces students to the theory and mechanics of journalism. Students learn the skills necessary to write, edit, design, and publish both print and electronic publications. Various styles of writing, editing, layout, advertising, photography, and desktop publishing are covered. Members in this class are required to contribute to the production of Durfee's publications.
09514 Advanced Journalism TAKE SECOND
Student journalists continue their training in writing, editing, and publishing. Working both independently and in groups, students will gain advanced skills not only in writing, editing, and management, but also in desktop publishing software, including PageMaker and Quark; electronic publishing software like PageMill; and photo-imaging software, including Photoshop. This course may be taken up to three times.
09534 Editor's Internship TAKE WHEN SELECTED AS AN EDITOR
09531 Editor's Internship (HAP)
This course is open only to students who hold leadership positions in Durfee's publications, including the Durfee Hilltop, The Record Book, The Phoenix Nest and the publications' web site. Student editors are expected to act as leaders in and out of the classroom, and to dedicate themselves to producing excellent publications, working with the teacher, faculty, the community and students in other journalism classes. Students must be recommended by the advisor and approved by the department chair. Editors may take this course each semester during their senior year.
09524 Publishing Practicum TAKE WITH JOURNALISM ADVISOR'S PERMISSION
This course is open only to students who hold leadership positions on Durfee's publications, including the newspaper, yearbook, literary magazine, and web page. Students will be expected not only to provide leadership in the publications center but also to work independently.
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