Adobe Photoshop and Digital Photography is an elective for juniors and seniors; therefore, I assume the students in this class are interested in the subject and have a certain amount of maturity in how they conduct themselves. They are also assumed to have proficient writing and spelling skills and a good grasp of grammar. As a result, I expect the students to show a willingness to learn for its own sake.
In this class, the students not only create and publish the high school yearbook, The Giant Edition, but also learn to manipulate and edit photos using Photoshop. The Giant Edition demands a lot of time, patience, and attention to detail. Because they are publishing something that is scrutinized by not only their classmates and teachers, but the community as well, it is imperative that they take pride in their work.