New yearbook editors have been spending their week at MIPA J-Cation gaining new ideas on design, teamwork, themes and more from one another and instructor Brian Wilson. As the week came to a close, the students prepared for their final presentation. “Throughout the course of the week, (the students) have been working on theme packets," Wilson said. "They consist of their … [Read more...] about Yearbook editors share their themes
Archives for August 2011
‘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
‘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
Infographics: “Lindsay”
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