Yearbook Curriculum Map Grades 10 - Abbotsford Christian School

Yearbook Curriculum Map
Grades 10 - 12
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Enduring Understandings ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Goals: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Essential Questions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Introduction
Mission Statement
Abbotsford Christian School, operated by Abbotsford Christian School Society members, seeks to serve Christian families by providing a secure learning environment in which God’s
children can continue to explore, experience and evaluate all of life under God.
We aim to nurture students in the discovery and development of their abilities and unique gifts so that they are enabled to be faithful, discerning, obedient and creative servants of God and
of neighbour; and stewards of His creation.
Enduring Understandings
The telling of our story is the essence of Journalism. Exploring the nature of our community as it unfolds throughout the year brings us into the story and, in turn, draws others from the community into the story as
well. The telling and re-telling of the story shapes the way we think about ourselves and our community.
Stories may be told in many ways. Effective images, creativity, humour, accuracy and integrity are foundations upon which interesting, exciting and compelling journalistic stories are built. Done well, the product of
excellent journalism brings us into a story that reflects on God’s faithfulness and reminds us of people and incidents that give us a richer experience as community members.
The creation of an excellent yearbook and video is hard work and requires dedication and diligence. It requires excellent collaborative and organizational skills. The rewards of this work may be found in the
knowledge that others will benefit from our work and that it is a reflection of our response to the Lord’s call to be good servants of God and our neighbours.
Goals:
1. To know basic applied skills in photography as well as yearbook and video production; then practically work out this knowledge in a variety of settings
2. To know the importance of practicing service, good stewardship, careful management of time, resources, and money
3. To acknowledge and accept various levels of skill and God-given talents and to work cooperatively with one another. God calls us to use the talents He has given to the best of our abilities
4. To develop a lifestyle that contributes to our own well-being, as well as that of families and society
Essential Questions
1. What are some ways in which I can practically work out the skills I am learning?
2. How can I develop good stewardship in the use of my talents, resources and money in developing my skills and talents in producing a yearbook and video?
3. How do I work cooperatively with others to develop my God-given talents and express myself practically and creatively?
4. How can my skills and talents in the production of a yearbook and video be used to glorify God and help others?

Yearbook Curriculum Map Grades 10 – 12
Planning for Assessment (Teaching Strategies), Assessment Indicators (Assessment Activities) and resources are listed in course overviews
Grade Essential Questions/Unit questions Content Learning Outcomes: By the end of grade level, the students will: Special Events
10 1. How do you make a photo tell a story?
2. What is the difference between photojournalism
and photography?
3. What elements hinder photo presentation?
4. How can I use a camera to its fullest?
5. How do I plan my picture taking activities?
6. How do you make a photo tell a story?
7. What are the essential elements that
determine a photograph’s character?
8. How do you bring out the fullness of a
photograph?
9. What are the requirements of a photograph to
be used in the yearbook?
10. What programs are used for page production?
11. What are the criteria for a page to be
published?
12. What elements are necessary for a page to be
published?
13. What guides the layout of the yearbook?
14. What are the timelines involved with publishing
a yearbook?
15. How is a theme chosen for the yearbook?
16. What elements are a part of the yearbook?
17. Who is the audience of the video?
18. Who is the intended audience of the video?
19. What characteristics make video a prime
medium?
20. What are the pitfalls of using video as a
medium?
The book
Photography
Captions, Body copy
Page layout, elements of design
Organization of the Yearbook
Section 2
Elements of video design
Producing the yearbook video
understand the basic elements of photo-journalism
use photos to tell a story
produce a video that conveys meaning to a specific audience
publish the contents of a yearbook annual
publish the contents of a yearbook video
Bring in a professional photographer
Enter a photo contest
Attend a film festival to view how
theme affects the medium
Bring in a professional videographer
11 1. How do you make a photo tell a story?
2. What is the difference between photojournalism
and photography?
3. What elements hinder photo presentation?
4. How can I use a camera to its fullest?
5. How do I plan my picture taking activities?
6. How do you make a photo tell a story?
7. What are the essential elements that
determine a photograph’s character?
8. How do you bring out the fullness of a
photograph?
9. What are the requirements of a photograph to
be used in the yearbook?
10. What programs are used for page production?
11. What are the criteria for a page to be
published?
12. What elements are necessary for a page to be
published?
13. What guides the layout of the yearbook?
14. What are the timelines involved with publishing
a yearbook?
15. How is a theme chosen for the yearbook?
The book
Photography
Captions, Body copy
Page layout, elements of design
Organization of the Yearbook
Section 2
Elements of video design
Producing the yearbook video
expand their understanding of the elements of photo-journalism.
improve on their ability to use photography to convey a story.
develop more completely the ability to produce videos that convey meaning to a
specific audience.
publish the contents of a yearbook annual
publish the contents of a yearbook video.
Bring in a professional photographer
Enter a photo contest
Attend a film festival to view how
theme affects the medium
Bring in a professional videographer

16. What elements are a part of the yearbook?
17. Who is the audience of the video?
18. Who is the intended audience of the video?
19. What characteristics make video a prime
medium?
20. What are the pitfalls of using video as a
medium?
12 1. How do you make a photo tell a story?
2. What is the difference between photojournalism
and photography?
3. What elements hinder photo presentation?
4. How can I use a camera to its fullest?
5. How do I plan my picture taking activities?
6. How do you make a photo tell a story?
7. What are the essential elements that
determine a photograph’s character?
8. How do you bring out the fullness of a
photograph?
9. What are the requirements of a photograph to
be used in the yearbook?
10. What programs are used for page production?
11. What are the criteria for a page to be
published?
12. What elements are necessary for a page to be
published?
13. What guides the layout of the yearbook?
14. What are the timelines involved with publishing
a yearbook?
15. How is a theme chosen for the yearbook?
16. What elements are a part of the yearbook?
17. Who is the audience of the video?
18. Who is the intended audience of the video?
19. What characteristics make video a prime
medium?
20. What are the pitfalls of using video as a
medium?
The book
Photography
Captions, Body copy
Page layout, elements of design
Organization of the Yearbook
Section 2
Elements of video design
Producing the yearbook video
expand their understanding of the elements of photo-journalism.
improve on their ability to use photography to convey a story.
develop more completely the ability to produce videos that convey meaning to a
specific audience.
publish the contents of a yearbook annual
publish the contents of a yearbook video.
When appropriate, students in grade 12 will take on a leadership role in the development
of the yearbook annual and video
Bring in a professional photographer
Enter a photo contest
Attend a film festival to view how
theme affects the medium
Bring in a professional videographer