1. 2014 Media II, III & IV Journalism
Underclassmen Final Exam
Part I: Photoshop Tutorials
Part II: Create Your Own Project & Refection
It’s time to demonstrate what you’ve learned and to showcase it via a creative project. Keep in mind the following
goals:
 Complete Photoshop tutorials to help you create your project.
 Reflect on what you’ve learned about writing, layout, design and photography in journalism.
 Use your skills to create a new product and demonstrate your knowledge of journalism skills
Part I: Photoshop Tutorials
Complete the correct level of Photoshop tutorials: basic or advanced. Consult the individual assignment sheet to
determine your level. All Photoshop tutorials are due by Friday, May, 16.
These tutorials will provide and reinforce the skills you need to complete the project.
Part II: Design Items for 2014-2015 News Magazine
You will create two masthead designs, covers, or special features background that showcases your writing and
design abilities. You may create a project not listed but all projects must be “preapproved” by Mrs. Sitler.
Benchmarks:
1. Preapproved topic
a. Due by Friday, May 9
2. Rough draft sketch of project
a. Due by Friday, May 16
3. Completed project due by Monday, June 2
a. Saved in Y drive News Magazine=> End of Year Projects => Underclassmen Finals=> Completed
Projects by your last name_project type. Ex. sitler_ cover
Part II: Reflection
Please complete the 2014-15 Student Editor Application by Tuesday, May, 28.

2. Grading Criteria
Tutorials Rubric
Appropriate level 5 4 3 2 0
Used both Mrs. Boni and your own photos 5 4 3 2 0
Completed all 10 tutorials 30 25 20 15 10
Total Total__________/40
Comments:
Project Rubric
Preapproval 5 4 3 2 0
Rough draft sketch 5 4 3 2 0
Creative/visually interesting 5 4 3 2 0
Uses good design principles 10 8 6 4 2
Meet benchmarks 5 4 3 2 0
No errors/grammar mistakes 5 4 3 2 0
Used Photoshop skills in finished product 5 4 3 2 0
Total__________/40
Comments:
Letter Rubric
Answered all five questions 10 8 6 4 2
Composed an interesting letter 10 8 6 4 2
Total__________/20
Comments: