Compromised of seasoned photographers and future yearbook photo editors, the Shoot Like a Pro staff learns important new techniques on how to utilize their cameras like a tried and true field photographer. "This program is helping me learn how to take better photos," Charlie Douglas from Troy High School said. "I'm going to be photo editor next year for my yearbook so I need … [Read more...] about Shoot Like a Pro takes leaps and bounds in the world of photos
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Students getting a kickstart to yearbook
The Yearbook Kickstart class this year is preparing some of the newest yerds to go back to staff ready to design and take photos for their annual staff. According to Merriam-Webster ‘Kickstart’ means to cause something to start quickly, which is perfect for beginners. They have been learning about all yearbook aspects and will ultimately create an entire yearbook spread this … [Read more...] about Students getting a kickstart to yearbook
Sports Coverage class expands horizons
The 'jocks' of MIPA experience extra lessons and lectures outside of their assigned teacher and work. The sports coverage class learn from guest speakers throughout the week. The first being with sports journalist and professor Joanne Gerstner on Monday. "I really liked her knowledge about things," Grand Ledge senior Taylor Kennaugh said. "She knew what she was … [Read more...] about Sports Coverage class expands horizons
MIPA’s Entertainment Coverage Course Inspires the Critic in Students
By Sean Vichinsky In his fifth year of teaching at MIPA, instructor Jamie Flanagan leads the Entertainment Coverage course with a fresh look at many forms of entertainment. From movies to music to the delicacies of food, Flanagan teaches his students to analyze the finer details of all mediums of entertainment with a critical lens. The mood of the class is much more … [Read more...] about MIPA’s Entertainment Coverage Course Inspires the Critic in Students
News Editors class gives students a look into public verses private school publishing
Sitting in a discussion circle, name tags at the head of each desk, the News Editors class, ran by Dean Hume, is discussing a prominent topic in the field of high-school journalism: public versus private school newspapers. In private schools, the newspaper content must follow strict guidelines. Because, ideally, all the students in the school follow the beliefs of their … [Read more...] about News Editors class gives students a look into public verses private school publishing