At this year’s MIPA Summer Workshop, high school students from across the state of Michigan and beyond have the opportunity to learn how to create powerful stories in The Bobby Hawthorne Experience class. According to Hawthorne, author of The Radical Write and numerous other journalism textbooks, the way these students learn storytelling may be totally different from the way … [Read more...] about Students learn to ‘search for stories’ in Bobby Hawthorne Experience
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Broadcasting students immerse themselves in industry-standard technology
Randy Scott, a former industry photographer and current Davison High School instructor, wasted no time in immersing his Broadcasting Bootcamp students in a professional show-producing environment. … [Read more...] about Broadcasting students immerse themselves in industry-standard technology
Entertainment Coverage students interview British recording artists, The Rua
On July 31, nine journalists in Jamie Flanagan’s Entertainment Coverage class conducted a Skype interview with Alanna and Jonathan Brown of The Rua, a British family pop rock band. The interview will be included in their articles about the band, which students will write through the course of the week. “It’s a confidence builder to know that these international recording … [Read more...] about Entertainment Coverage students interview British recording artists, The Rua
Students becoming better photographers in Shoot Like A Pro
By the time students leave MIPA’s Shoot Like A Pro Class, they will be able to capture top-notch images in all settings including classrooms, gyms and sporting events, according to five-time instructor Michael Caterina. “We focus on shooting techniques. We talk a lot about shooting techniques and a lot about working as a photojournalist,” Caterina said. He said this class … [Read more...] about Students becoming better photographers in Shoot Like A Pro
Writing & Packaging students learn the basics of journalism
This week in the MIPA Writing & Packaging class, students ranging from from ages 11 to 17 are working with one another to learn the basics of journalism. Despite being the youngest in her class, Bailey Moore from Virgina said she believes nothing will stop her from learning. “I know that I can do just as well as everyone who is older than me,” Moore said. “I want … [Read more...] about Writing & Packaging students learn the basics of journalism