welcome to Photojournalism! Meghan Percival, Adviser Meghan.Percival@fcps.edu welcome to Photojournalism!
All journalists ask good questions…. WHO takes photojournalism? WHAT kinds of things do we do in photojournalism? WHEN do I apply for the yearbook staff/ register for PJ1? WHERE do I bring my application? WHY should I take photojournalism?
freshmen, sophomores, juniors & seniors Who takes photojournalism? People who want to work hard & have fun (and are ready for a wild adventure) freshmen, sophomores, juniors & seniors writers, photographers & designers people who love: computers words meeting new people a good story attending school events learning new things running a business working independently being part of a team ,
REPORT: Find compelling stories What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism? REPORT: Find compelling stories
What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism? WRITE: Tell stories in an interesting & accurate way
PHOTOGRAPH: Capture the stories of the year in pictures What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism? PHOTOGRAPH: Capture the stories of the year in pictures
DESIGN: Using InDesign, plan a page that is visually pleasing What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism? DESIGN: Using InDesign, plan a page that is visually pleasing
SELL: Market our book and maintain accurate financial records What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism? SELL: Market our book and maintain accurate financial records
When? Applications are due to Ms. Percival by February 13. Register for PHOTOJOURNALISM 1 with your counselor.
Where? Applications can be turned in to Ms. Percival in S105 (the yearbook room)
Why? Photojournalism (yearbook) Opportunities to Travel New York City Gettysburg, PA Annaheim, California (Disneyland) Chicago Nashville Atlanta
Why? Photojournalism (yearbook) The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that outlasts it. William James
McLean High School Yearbook Meghan Percival, Adviser Meghan.Percival@fcps.edu McLean High School Yearbook Journalism kids do better in college (& admissions officers know that!) Photojournalism prepares you for careers in: reporting, design, sales, marketing, public relations, technology, & so much more! Instead of learning how to run a business, you will actually run one! Member of the National Scholastic Press Association’s Hall of Fame
McLean Yearbook Join our team! Register for Photojournalism 1!