Eleven MIPA student journalists learned new ways to use color, layers and Photoshop tools in the Creative Illustrative Technique class, led by instructor Chad Bennett on day one of MIPA. The lesson focused on the student journalists establishing a basic comfort with Photoshop and establishing a solid foundation to continue building their skill set over the next three … [Read more...] about Creative Illustrative Technique students expand Photoshop knowledge
News Briefs
Getting Advanced IN to DESIGNing Newspapers
Who knew it took to much to design a newspaper? With the desktop publishing program InDesign, you can compose your entire newspaper. There are several options in the program to make your newspaper pop! You have the ability to add photos, style pages, and of course, write stories. Nate Graham, a student here at MIPA, describes the "Advanced InDesign for Newspaper" class as very … [Read more...] about Getting Advanced IN to DESIGNing Newspapers
Yearbook Kickstart documents the week
Yearbook kickstart is no doubt a great class. I walked into the classroom to be greeted by Mrs. Bunka standing on a table showing the class how to take different photos from different angles. Taking photos is much more complex than you would think, and that’s what this class is about. Pam Bunka, the class instructor said, “If this is your first year as a yearbook student … [Read more...] about Yearbook Kickstart documents the week
News Editors Seek to Better Existing Skills
These students are either the lead dudes, the behind-the-scenes guys, or the people who keep the publication running. In a class of 10 students, advisor Dean Hume explains successful tips for news editors to adopt for their publications. Up and coming editors spend the class period discussing effective staff management styles, financial operations, and leadership … [Read more...] about News Editors Seek to Better Existing Skills
Students Take Their Newspapers to the Edge
Double the instructor, double the fun. Taking Your Newspaper to the Edge is the only class at MIPA-palooza with two instructors, Tracy Anderson and C.E. Sikkenga. And working with those two instructors, 24 seasoned high school journalists chose this class to revamp their newspapers–making it more edgy and contemporary than ever before. This advanced class brought a … [Read more...] about Students Take Their Newspapers to the Edge