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Mackenzie Sprecher

Poll: Broadcast v. Print: Which is the better informer?

July 29, 2015 by Mackenzie Sprecher Leave a Comment

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A picture is worth more than a thousand words

July 28, 2015 by Mackenzie Sprecher 4 Comments

MIPA students embrace photojournalism with options to take classes like Beyond the Basics and Shoot Like a Pro. Aspects of photography persist in all forms of journalism whether it be broadcast, print or internet media. Pictures and words come as a package deal; they convey stories in a way that has been around since humans could paint on cave walls. A distinct difference … [Read more...] about A picture is worth more than a thousand words

Shoot Like a Pro takes leaps and bounds in the world of photos

July 28, 2015 by Mackenzie Sprecher Leave a Comment

Compromised of seasoned photographers and future yearbook photo editors, the Shoot Like a Pro staff learns important new techniques on how to utilize their cameras like a tried and true field photographer. "This program is helping me learn how to take better photos," Charlie Douglas from Troy High School said. "I'm going to be photo editor next year for my yearbook so I need … [Read more...] about Shoot Like a Pro takes leaps and bounds in the world of photos

Advanced InDesign for Yearbook implements personal ideas in projects

July 28, 2015 by Mackenzie Sprecher Leave a Comment

Lydia Cadena allows her students to weave their own personal ideas for their schools Yearbook in her sessions with the Advanced InDesign for Yearbook class. In the class, a "common template" was passed around the classroom and the students were told to complete an individual, new spread in InDesign using that template. "We are creating a common template for everyone … [Read more...] about Advanced InDesign for Yearbook implements personal ideas in projects

Going ‘Beyond the Basics’

July 28, 2015 by Mackenzie Sprecher Leave a Comment

The Beyond the Basics instructed by Julie Price explores the photo basics, but simply a step further. Students learn to properly use their cameras and about the proper setting for their photos. "Right now we're learning how to work with our camera better so we can take better photos," Gabrielle Hall from Ovid Elsie High school said. "It'll help us later when we go back … [Read more...] about Going ‘Beyond the Basics’

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