For a favorable Monday morning, laid back and basic is the way to go. MIPA’s InDesign for Newspaper class is exactly that. According to the MIPA handbook the class is a basic hands-on class with no experience needed. “They are going to leave here saying, ‘I can do a Page 3.’” instructor Sara-Beth Badalamente said. Students in the class said they are looking forward to … [Read more...] about Badalamente teaches ‘Go big or go home’
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Yearbook InDesign class gets back to basics
The InDesign for Yearbook class prepares to advance their skills by first reviewing the basics. Instructor Lydia Cadena prepares her class of 14 girls to hone and advance their InDesign skills by first making sure everyone is up to speed with the software. Cadena’s first day of instruction consists of basic and thorough understanding of the layout of InDesign’s settings and … [Read more...] about Yearbook InDesign class gets back to basics
Sports Coverage class uncovered
For some students, it's being under the lights, scoring the game winning touchdown or hitting the walkoff home run. But for others, it's the complete opposite. Taking notes, interviewing athletes or simply writing a weekly sports column in the school newspaper is what drives them down the path of happiness. For these students, Sports Coverage is the class for them. Jeff … [Read more...] about Sports Coverage class uncovered
C.E. Sikkenga, Tracy Anderson take newspaper to the edge
MIPA instructors C. E. Sikkenga and Tracy Anderson are training their students to do whatever it takes to take their newspaper to the cutting edge. Some come in only needing to tweak their newspaper to make it as 'edgy' as it can be, while others are looking for a complete overhaul. Sikkenga and Anderson came prepared, spending July 29 gearing up their students with their … [Read more...] about C.E. Sikkenga, Tracy Anderson take newspaper to the edge
Karl Gude’s students continue to focus on graphics
With the basics under their belt, Karl Gude’s Illustration and Information Graphic class prepares for their paper airplane flight contest on Tuesday afternoon. After spending Monday learning how to take drawings and adapt them in Adobe Illustrator, the class is tackling their end of the week project. Collecting statistics based on their flight patterns, the group will use … [Read more...] about Karl Gude’s students continue to focus on graphics