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Mackenzie McDonell

Life after MIPA

July 30, 2015 by Mackenzie McDonell 2 Comments

As we pack our bags and and say goodbye to new friends, what will life look like for us after MIPA? Have you ever considered a life in journalism? Take a look around. Is MIPA housing the next Anderson Cooper or Barbara Walters? The Upstart alone, is home to two aspiring journalist who are anxious to begin a life behind the pen. From fashion journalism to newspaper journalism, … [Read more...] about Life after MIPA

The Designing the Newspaper class create Alternative Story Forms

July 29, 2015 by Mackenzie McDonell Leave a Comment

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Multimedia stories help take websites to the edge

July 28, 2015 by Mackenzie McDonell Leave a Comment

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

Novice learn the nuts and bolts of InDesign

July 28, 2015 by Mackenzie McDonell Leave a Comment

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

Pinterest comes to the rescue for yearbook students

July 28, 2015 by Mackenzie McDonell 1 Comment

Student of Taking Your Yearbook to the Edge, Hope Ma, enjoyed her time in class this morning perusing Pinterest for the latest and greatest yearbook ideas. Each student worked on a personal Pinterest board to gather and share ideas for their final projects. By the end of the week, each student will have constructed a power point to develop themes and construct new templates. … [Read more...] about Pinterest comes to the rescue for yearbook students

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