As MIPA 2011 reaches its end, the students in the InDesign classes are still going strong and working hard. "We're designing a newspaper page about the Lansing Derby Vixens," Makayla Putnam from Laingsburg High School said. Adviser Jeremy Van Hof said he continues to be wowed by his students. "They're moving really fast and getting a lot done," Van Hof said. "Some are … [Read more...] about InDesign classes continue going strong as week reaches close
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‘Writing and Design’ class begins designing
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
Students in ‘You’re Designing the Newspaper’ wrap up final designs
Students who took "You're Designing the Newspaper" throughout the course of the week are completing their final projects to be shared and discussed for Aug. 4. Instructor Jim McGonnell went to a store to purchase flash drives in the early afternoon so that students could transfer their designs onto an external drive in the future. "Today is great. It's the best day I've … [Read more...] about Students in ‘You’re Designing the Newspaper’ wrap up final designs
Students continue to progress during second day in InDesign class
The Beginner and Advanced InDesign classes are continuing to progress at a steady rate. "It's going good," Beginning InDesign instructor Jeremy Van Hof said. "(The students are) using a lot of hands on (techniques)--learning by doing." The students continue to work hard and remain engaged in their assignments. "(We're making a) layout page about sexting today," Lindsay … [Read more...] about Students continue to progress during second day in InDesign class
InDesign for Yearbook meets with Lynne Strause
On Aug. 2, the InDesign for Yearbook class had individual meetings with Lynne Strause, MIPA yearbook sequence chairperson. Throughout the day, Strause met with yearbook campers by school in order to help them either brainstorm themes for next year or help them with the theme they’ve already chosen. “Many schools only have one person here, [so picking and working on a … [Read more...] about InDesign for Yearbook meets with Lynne Strause