On Aug. 1 in Room 242 of the Communication Arts Building, "Design and Writing for the Newspaper" students were hard at work learning how to create a news story. The students were researching that night's issue seminar topic, sexting. The goal for them, according to instructor Jody Mackey, is to be somewhat knowledgeable at the seminar. She said her goal was for them to … [Read more...] about ‘Writing and Design for the Newspaper’ class prepares for sexting issue seminar, creates first news piece
Archives for August 2011
Veteran photojournalist has personal connection to county fair
On Aug. 1, Melanie Fodera from Troy High School wandered around the Ingham County Fair struggling whether to photograph her given assignment, “people and food” or the idea that captivated her most—farm animals. Out of the amount of rides, food stands and race car derbys, farm animals are typically the least interesting feature, but to Fodera it’s the only attraction. “I … [Read more...] about Veteran photojournalist has personal connection to county fair
Directors welcome students to 2011 MIPA Journalism Workshops’ ‘J-Cation’
Amid flip-flops, Hawaiian shirts and flying beach balls, co-directors Betsy Pollard Rau and Chad Sanders kicked off the 2011 version of “J-Cation,” the theme of this summer’s annual MIPA JournalismWorkshops, on July 31, an event hosted at Michigan State University. This year’s event, according to Rau, hosts over 400 student journalists, many of whom are from out-of-state. … [Read more...] about Directors welcome students to 2011 MIPA Journalism Workshops’ ‘J-Cation’
Infographics class kicks off week with paper airplane project
On Aug. 1, Karl Gude's Illustrator and Infographics class was learning the basics of infographics. Infographics are a visual tool beyond photography. They capture more depth and release more info through diagrams and graphs. Karyna Rodriguez is the features editor at Downers Grove South High School. She said she is hoping to create more interesting, complex graphics for her … [Read more...] about Infographics class kicks off week with paper airplane project
MIPA Students Working As Photojournalists
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf3AgXq9h2U&feature=channel_video_title Upstart staffer Aimee Dedic features the Photojournalism class taught by Paula Turner and Julie Price at the 2011 MIPA Summer Workshop. … [Read more...] about MIPA Students Working As Photojournalists