Print & Media Communication

Print & Media Pathway Teachers

Name	Phone Ext.	Room
Ianna Natoli	265221	E221

Pathway Description

The Communications and Publications Pathway is designed for students who may be interested in journalism, art, and business. Students will enhance their writing with specific types of copy and captions. They will also study layout, photography, and advertising. After successful completion of the prerequisite Introduction to Publications course, students may choose to join the Cape Publications staff as an editor of the Valhalla Yearbook or the Viking Ventures Newspaper. Students may repeat both Advanced Journalism and Yearbook classes, each year, taking on additional editorial responsibilities.

Pathway Courses

Introduction to Publication

Each year-long course gives students an opportunity to cooperatively produce publications that accurately and fairly portray student life. These classes combine academic work with “hands-on” experiences connected with producing our Cape Publications. We provide a service for the school, as well as for the community. Students are involved in the process from the conception of the article topics and the theme to the distribution of the finished product. Therefore, a higher level of accountability and responsibility is required.

Yearbook

Journalism

Prerequisite: Introduction to Publication

The Viking Ventures staff writes their own articles for submission to the student-run newspaper (both print and online at CapeVikingVentures.com) as well as designing the layouts. They also maintain Twitter accounts @CapePubs and @CapeSports. Students have many chances to do “beat reporting” and interview students and staff members. Students take photos and edit them in Adobe® Photoshop and use Adobe® InDesign as well.