Students in instructor Lydia Cadena’s Advanced Yearbook Design course are working to implement the “C.R.A.P” principles to their designs. C.R.A.P. stands for “contrast,” “alignment,” “repetition” and “proximity,” and, according to Cadena, is a staple of good design. Omar Yousif, a senior at Howell High School said, “I’m going to be the design editor next year, so I … [Read more...] about Advanced Yearbook Design students learn ‘Good C.R.A.P’
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MIPA Survey: Online publications
Does your staff have an online presence? Want to look at other schools' websites? We're working to put that information in one location, but we need your help. Please fill out our online survey here and we'll share the results soon. Thanks in advance. The Upstart staff … [Read more...] about MIPA Survey: Online publications
MIPA Announcements – Aug. 2, 2016
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Students in Opinion Coverage class form opinions to create change
Students in the Opinion Coverage class are learning to write columns and create blogs and editorials. In addition, according to instructor Christina Hammitt, they’re learning to persuade readers instead of arguing with them. Hammitt said, above all, they’re learning to form opinions that will create change. Hammitt said the class focuses on using writing, … [Read more...] about Students in Opinion Coverage class form opinions to create change
#MIPA2016 Squirt Gun Painting
The MIPA Cup Tournament was not the only activity underway on the first full day, a squirt gun painting station took place on the terrace patio Monday afternoon. Although onlookers say the Cup Tournament attracted the majority of passersby, several people waited for a turn to squirt water guns filled with paint at blank sheets of paper. “The paint in the water guns … [Read more...] about #MIPA2016 Squirt Gun Painting