On the last full day of classes, the 'Writing and Design for Newspaper' class finally started the design half. Using InDesign, the students learned text cropping and how to get creative with images. Brianne Overall, a junior from Sterling Heights High School, said, "We're learning how to format a newspaper on the computer using InDesign. It's really, really difficult." By … [Read more...] about ‘Writing and Design’ class begins designing
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‘Entertainment Coverage’ class reviews The Dairy Store
Students in "Entertainment Coverage" reviewed the Dairy Store as their final assignment in the class, adviser Jamie Flanagan said. His class has reviewed music, movies and interviewed musicians and TV personalities while learning how to cover them and what information is most important. "I made a blog," Chris McClendon from Crockett Tech High School said. "I learned how to … [Read more...] about ‘Entertainment Coverage’ class reviews The Dairy Store
Students impress Hawthorne, reflect on experience
Aug. 3, after a lecture on profound writing, Hawthorne assigned his students their final project that incorporated all the skills he has taught his students over the past few days. “I think this last assignment will be very interesting to see how they put it together,” said Hawthorne. “They’ve come a long way.” The final assignment is a personal essay that must say … [Read more...] about Students impress Hawthorne, reflect on experience
Complete Journalism students close out workshop with theme presentations
On Aug. 3, everything that Patrice Hornak's "Complete Journalism" class had been working on came together. The past few days have been jam-packed with learning for these students, as the majority came in knowing nearly nothing about creating a yearbook. "It's important," said Hornak. "You're writing a history book, people will look at this in 80 years - long after you're … [Read more...] about Complete Journalism students close out workshop with theme presentations
Infographics class finalizes paper airplane projects
On Aug 3., students in Karl Gude's class finished up their work on their final paper airplane projects. Within three days, his students learned the basics of Adobe Illustrator. "I didn't know a thing about Illustrator when I came in. I didn't think in a matter of three days I could make something and learn the program," said Haley Kluge, editor in chief of the newspaper A … [Read more...] about Infographics class finalizes paper airplane projects