2016 Media II, III, IV Journalism Senior Final Portfolio

With graduation just a few short weeks away, it’s time to use your journalism skills to reflect on the last year or several years that you spent in this course. You will produce a digital/print reflection of your time spent in at PTHS. The goals of this assignment are listed below:

1. Reflect on your time as a PTHS student and member of the Media Department.2. Critically analyze your work in this class.3. Thank individuals who helped you to grow and develop as a person.4. Set goals for your future.5. Help to improve the course

InstructionsYou will create a digital portfolio that contains all elements of this project. You may use InDesign CS5, Photoshop or another software to design your project. It will contain the following:

Digital Portfolio1. Introduction/Cover Page (Digital)

a. Your portfolio must your name, class period, title and a picture.b. The title must summarize what you learned from taking this class.

2. Examples of Work (Digital)a. This section will display two examples of your work. b. Write a paragraph for each example explaining why you chose it. Tell us why you are proud

of it and/or what you’ve learned by completing the assignment.

Please export this part of your project as a digital PDF file. Due by May 27, 2016.

Reflection3. Thank you letter (Print)

a. You are to write one thank you letter to the individual(s) who influenced your life in high school the most. It can be a parent, sibling, friend, teacher, coach, mentor, youth minister, etc.

b. These letters are deeply personal. I WILL NOT read them. c. The letters are to be turned in addressed and sealed with postage. I will mail them in

August.4. Future Goals (Print)

a. On a separate sheet of paper, you are to set 10 goals for your future. (I will mail them to your family member so that they can keep them for you.) Dream Big!!!

5. Letter to Mrs. Sitler (Print)a. Write Mrs. Sitler a letter discussing answers to the following questions:

1. What was the most important lesson that you learned during your time at PTHS?2. What has taking a media class taught you?

3. How would you improve journalism?4. How will you make a difference in the world?5. You may add additional information like high school memories, challenges, etc.

Grading CriteriaPlease consult rubric listed below.

Each category is judged by the following rubric

Category Superior (5) Sufficient (3) Incomplete (1) Missing (0)Content & Editing-Uses AP Style-No grammar mistakes-Detailed writing and photos

Project is well composed using solid editing principles, AP style, free of grammar mistakes and presented in a professional manner.

Project is composed using solid editing principles, AP style, free of grammar mistakes and presented in a professional manner.

Project is composed used solid editing principles but has 1 element that is disorganized or 1-2 grammar mistakes

Project isn’t composed used solid editing principles and has elements that are disorganized or 3-4 grammar mistakes.

Layout & Design-Proper use of white space -Appropriate use of colors and fonts-Creative and inviting design

Inviting design showcases writing and photographs showing high creative skill and advanced use of industry standard software.

Simple and neat design that showcases writing and photographs that shows use of industry standard software.

Sufficiently design and readable text but may be bland and lack elements to engage the reader.

Poorly or incompletely designed or edited product lacking creativity. Or difficult to read.

Required Elements-Includes the following:

Cover Spread Letters – 2 Goals

All required elements are included and thoroughly completed. They are no grammar or careless proofing mistakes.

All required elements are included. Work doesn’t contain more than 1 or 2 careless mistakes

Missing one required element or it is partially completed. May contain 1 or more proofing mistakes.

Missing one element or other elements are partially completed.

Photos & Graphics-Appropriate images and graphics-Good composition (not blurry) -Enhance the publication

High quality images/graphics enhance the publication and demonstrate high quality photo composition techniques.

Quality images/graphics enhance the publication and demonstrate quality photo composition techniques.

Images and graphics are included as part of the publication. They do not distract or enhance its appeal.

Few images are included in the publication or of poor quality. They may also distract from overall product.

Final Product-Meets all deadlines-Appears as a cohesive publication-Neatly and creatively displays content.

Final product met all deadlines, is an example of excellent work that creatively displays content for the target audience.

Final product met all deadlines, is well done example that displays content for the target audience.

One deadline wasn’t met or project contains careless errors, but still contains strong content or appeals to target audience.

One or more deadlines weren’t met. Project contains mistakes, weak content or lacks appeal to target audience.