Yearbook: Design I and Photography I
Grade: 11 and 12
Level: 2
Instructors: DESIGN I Verna Allworth
PHOTOGRAPHY I Deborah Fumagalli, OSF
Course Description:
DESIGN I
Students interested in design and copywriting for the
yearbook elect this course, designed specifically for the
production of the Regina Dominican publication. The design
staff creates pages using desktop publishing, through the
publisher's web-based program. In addition,
designers conduct interviews, research, write copy and work
with photographers on page production, theme selection, and
cover design. This course does not satisfy the English
requirements for graduation; however, students earn an addi-
tional credit in English.
PHOTOGRAPHY I
Students interested in photography for the yearbook elect
this course, designed specifically for the production of
the Regina Dominican publication. Photographers schedule
photo sessions, take pictures, process black and white prints
in the school's darkroom, and maintain a print portfolio and
negative file. In additon, photographers gain experience
with digital photography and cameras; they compose, scan and
print digital images, and utilize PhotoShop. Photographers
maintain digital portfolios and collaborate with designers on
page production, theme selection, and cover design. This
course does not satisfy the English requirements for grad-
uation; however, students earn an additional credit in
English.
Textbooks: RDHS Yearbook Design 2008 Manual
Photoshop CSR Manual
Course Content:
DESIGN I PHOTOGRAPHY I
Interviewing 35mm B/W and Color Photography
Researching Photo Journalism
Layout Design Cropping
Copy Writing Darkroom Techniques
Digital Design Photoshop
Product Managemt Product Managemt
Assessments: DESIGN I and PHOTOGRAPHY I
Quarterly Portfolio and Exhibition
Self-Assessment
Questions: Contact Verna Allworth or Deborah Fumagalli, OSF
vallworth@rdhs.org
dfumagalli@rdhs.org
847.256.7660
