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Archives for July 2015
Nicole Laughrey Teaches Class that “Money Matters”
Nicole Laughrey, the yearbook adviser at Carnel High School in Indianapolis, leads one of the more unique classes offered at the MIPA Summer Workshop. Rather than focusing on writing structure, or the essence of a photograph, Laughrey teaches her students to "set the prestige" when it comes to handling money for a high school publication. Lessons such as ad placement, … [Read more...] about Nicole Laughrey Teaches Class that “Money Matters”
Sports photography learns to edit
Tim Morley, the instructor of the sports photography class, is teaching his students how to capture quality pictures in what he calls “an experimental setting.” He explains this setting as an environment that puts students in positions where they must adjust the lighting of the room or the settings of their camera in order for the image to be the best quality possible. Once … [Read more...] about Sports photography learns to edit
MIPA’s Entertainment Coverage Students Interview Actress Dawn Wells
By Sean Vichinsky Dawn Wells, better known as Mary Ann Summers of Gilligan's Island fame, took time out of her day on Tuesday afternoon to speak with MIPA student journalists in the Entertainment Coverage class. The students in Mr. Flanagan's course all stepped up with multiple unique questions for Wells. Cass Tech senior Ikeya Lake asked Wells if her landmark role … [Read more...] about MIPA’s Entertainment Coverage Students Interview Actress Dawn Wells
MIPA Overview: Day Three
Tired students woke up yesterday excited for the second full day of MIPA summer camp. Once again, students are frequenting Starbucks and any coffee machines in the cafeteria, needing an extra boost of energy before morning classes. In some classes, the Broadcast Bootcamp's first live broadcast was shown in the morning. Students remained hard at work until lunch time, which … [Read more...] about MIPA Overview: Day Three