Class begins to wrap today in Creative Illustration Techniques. The students used to as a workday and spent their time reviewing lessons they skipped and applying what they have learned to various things. “Today we are working on final projects,” Chad Bennett said. “They have a number of different designs so they’re kinda applying all the bits and pieces they’ve … [Read more...] about Creative Illustration Techniques wraps up
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MIPA hosts school administrator for the day
In addition to advisers joining the summer workshop on Tuesday, July 30, MIPA also hosted an administrator the following day. Steve Gabriel, principal of Grand Ledge High School came for the afternoon to see what his students had been creating in class and what goes on during camp. During lunch, he also answered their questions for their monthly column … [Read more...] about MIPA hosts school administrator for the day
Workshop director uses Chad Change to provide incentive
"Makin’ it rain" here at MIPA may be a little bit easier for Chad Sanders than anyone else. With his Chad Change, diving into a pool of money is definitely possible. As the director of the MIPA workshopfor student journalists, Sanders's job requires him to check in on classes and events at all times. However, running around doing numerous tasks at once, he said, … [Read more...] about Workshop director uses Chad Change to provide incentive
MIPA students share how to beat writer’s block
As journalists, there’s a point where we all get stuck in that sticky situation called writer’s block, and it’s completely inevitable. Sometimes, we need to seek inspiration to help get us out of that rut. The question is, how? Through completing a survey, some MIPA students shared their favorite ways to get inspired. The Upstart staff member, and H. H. Dow High School … [Read more...] about MIPA students share how to beat writer’s block