Recommendation:  None
(UC approved)

Not Offered 2025-2026 School Year

This semster-long course serves as a building block for production of the news magazine.  It is open to both new students and returning student staffers who wish to continue their skills with The Piedmont Highlander (TPH).  The class focuses on the basics of news, features, sports, op/ed writing, as well as layout and design basics for both print and online journalism.  New students are trained in news media journalism skills and yearbook techniques while returning staffers/editors guide them toward publishing their work in these publications.  Students also learn about the history of journalism, the first amendment, and the ethical decisions that all publications face.  Students have an opportunity to take field trips to professional newspapers as well as national journalism conventions.  The course is designed to lead into Journalism.  Students will receive an application after they have completed the scheduling request form.