On the last full day of the 2011 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshops, instructor Julia Satterthewaite taught her "Opinion Coverage" students about the importance of newspaper page design. She told them that they must pay attention to everything from story placement and white space to picture-taking etiquette. "Imagine a tic-tac-toe board on your camera screen," … [Read more...] about Students discuss page design in ‘Opinion Coverage’ class
MIPA students look forward to opportunity to enhance their journalism talents
The first day of MIPA J-cation is a new experience for some and an old welcome memory for others. New or returning, every student is here for one goal—to stretch and strengthen their journalism background. Most students have a certain level of passion for writing, photography or videography. "(A newspaper) starts with a thought and somehow turns into a paper and ink … [Read more...] about MIPA students look forward to opportunity to enhance their journalism talents
‘Opinion Coverage’ class strives to make publications personal
Julia Satterthwaite, Rochester HS teacher for six years, teaches her MIPA Journalism Workshop students all about columns, editorials, political cartoons and other opinionated pieces in publications. "I've been coming to MIPA for about eight years, but I've only been teaching this class for three," Satterthwaite said. The students in the class said they believe opinionated … [Read more...] about ‘Opinion Coverage’ class strives to make publications personal