In keeping with the musically-themed "MIPA-Palooza," MIPA coordinators will feature local musician S.J. "Frog" Forgey from the band Frog and the Beeftones to speak to workshop participants during a discussion on Aug. 5. Forgey will talk about what it’s like to be a part-time musician, how he got into music and whatever the audience asks him. The seminar will take place the … [Read more...] about MIPA students get ready for Frog from Frog and the Beeftones
Archives for August 2014
Forgey Scheduled to Speak at Tuesday’s Press Conference
Michigan guitar legend S.J. ‘Frog’ Forgey will make an appearance at the 2014 MIPA Summer Workshop for the Tuesday evening press conference. This Michigan native is the lead vocalist and guitarist in the band ‘Frog and the Beeftones’, often playing dance music at Michigan's concert stages and high-energy nightclubs ever week. According to the band’s biography, the ‘Tones … [Read more...] about Forgey Scheduled to Speak at Tuesday’s Press Conference
James Gardin Hits the Stage
James Gardin is scheduled to perform Tuesday evening at 9:15 in the Shaw Terrace Level. Gardin, formerly known as P.H.I.L.T.H.Y., is a indie rapper, singer, and songwriter. Before his music career was set in motion, he taught music to children in South Africa and championed cultural unity and HIV/AIDS awareness through his lyrics. "I didn’t understand music in their … [Read more...] about James Gardin Hits the Stage
Advanced InDesign works on re-design
In addition to the basics from yesterday, the Advanced InDesign for Newspaper team is not looking back. This morning, they were given an example of a badly designed feature page, and they had to completely redesign it. From the headline to the selection of pictures, they had free reign to make it "jazzy." Reasons like this, and more, are why students like Catherine Habba … [Read more...] about Advanced InDesign works on re-design
Students advance in Photoshop expertise
The Creative Illustrative Technique students furthered their grasp on Photoshop literacy on day two of the MIPA workshop. After their first lesson on layers, program tools and colors, students continued to advance in Photoshop by creating cartoons, changing text effects and learning how to convert a picture into a painting. “I originally signed up for this class so that I … [Read more...] about Students advance in Photoshop expertise