As MIPA reaches the halfway point of the week, Sarah Ashman realizes her job as MIPA's student life director is also winding down. Ashman will continue to aid any students who have a headache, are nauseous, or dehydrated. "In these situations [when students are sick] I have to make a decision if they just need rest, if they need to go to the clinic, if I need to have their … [Read more...] about Sarah Ashman prepares to wrap up MIPA
Archives for July 2015
A picture is worth more than a thousand words
MIPA students embrace photojournalism with options to take classes like Beyond the Basics and Shoot Like a Pro. Aspects of photography persist in all forms of journalism whether it be broadcast, print or internet media. Pictures and words come as a package deal; they convey stories in a way that has been around since humans could paint on cave walls. A distinct difference … [Read more...] about A picture is worth more than a thousand words
Multimedia stories help take websites to the edge
Katie Birecki, student of Taking your Website to the Edge, has been enjoying her time learning how to create multimedia stories. The class, led by Natalie Sekicky, has dove head first into learning the importance of a multimedia story has on your site. With a combination of pictures, videos, maps, ect., the presence of visual art can supply a whole new world of understanding … [Read more...] about Multimedia stories help take websites to the edge
A new spin on a classic game
During the afternoon session of activities students were able to play a new version of Scrabble. This version was held outside and the game pieces were giant. What used to be a quaint inside activity turned into an outdoor group project. … [Read more...] about A new spin on a classic game
Novice learn the nuts and bolts of InDesign
InDesign for Newspaper teacher, Jim Woerle, has “lots of excitement” for his class and what’s to come! He hopes his students will learn and grasp the “nuts and bolts” of Indesign and work to become comfortable with the program as the week goes on. … [Read more...] about Novice learn the nuts and bolts of InDesign