By the time students leave MIPA’s Shoot Like A Pro Class, they will be able to capture top-notch images in all settings including classrooms, gyms and sporting events, according to five-time instructor Michael Caterina. “We focus on shooting techniques. We talk a lot about shooting techniques and a lot about working as a photojournalist,” Caterina said. He said this class … [Read more...] about Students becoming better photographers in Shoot Like A Pro
News Briefs
Writing & Packaging students learn the basics of journalism
This week in the MIPA Writing & Packaging class, students ranging from from ages 11 to 17 are working with one another to learn the basics of journalism. Despite being the youngest in her class, Bailey Moore from Virgina said she believes nothing will stop her from learning. “I know that I can do just as well as everyone who is older than me,” Moore said. “I want … [Read more...] about Writing & Packaging students learn the basics of journalism
Feature Coverage class works on short profiles, longer stories
Kicking off camp with a new way to create personality profiles using Instagram, the students in the Feature Coverage class will soon venture into writing more in-depth stories. Instructor Julia Sattherwaite said it's important for students to learn to use a variety of methods and tools to share stories. “The way that you present information is changing," she said. "Even … [Read more...] about Feature Coverage class works on short profiles, longer stories
Streisel keynote focuses on storytelling
From singing to using metaphors of broccoli as news, keynote speaker Jim Streisel employed many techniques to engage the crowd of student journalists on their first night at the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) summer camp. “You are all on your school’s varsity journalism team. You are a band and that band makes beautiful music,” Streisel said during his … [Read more...] about Streisel keynote focuses on storytelling
Meet the Staff
This is a meet the instructors' thinglink. If you scan over the dot on the staff member's chest of in the grass, you will able to read the staff's biography. Staff: if you weren't listed or would like to change something in your bio, send me an email. (locke@panthernet.net) … [Read more...] about Meet the Staff