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InDesign for Newspaper moves onto Photoshop

August 5, 2014 by Peyton Pawlusiak Leave a Comment

The InDesign for Newspaper class instructed by Sara-Beth Badalamente switched software and began using Photoshop. Homework from the last night was reviewed and the students continued to work towards their one-pager due at the end of the week. The students learned a few more tips before switching to Photoshop. The morning session was a basic overview of what Photoshop is … [Read more...] about InDesign for Newspaper moves onto Photoshop

InDesign For Newspaper covers the basics

August 4, 2014 by Peyton Pawlusiak Leave a Comment

Sara-Beth Badalamente, dubbed “OC”, is back at the 2014 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop teaching InDesign for Newspaper to a class of predominately juniors, with a few sophomore and seniors present. The quote of the morning session was “go big or go home” and the afternoon session’s quote was “lines, boxes, and texts, oh my!” This evening session will be covering content and … [Read more...] about InDesign For Newspaper covers the basics

Advanced InDesign class begins with basics

July 29, 2013 by Archibald Hauck Leave a Comment

Kicking off their time at the conference, the Advanced InDesign class spent their time reviewing the basics that “most kids already knew,” according to instructor Jim Woehrle. “It’s about designing the pages like they know how, but doing it faster and with more advanced tools,” said Woehrle. Learning new tips and tricks for speedy, streamlined page design is what Caroline … [Read more...] about Advanced InDesign class begins with basics

“Edge” Students Take a New Approach to Yearbook Design

July 29, 2013 by Kelly Martinek 1 Comment

In Lori Oglesbee’s Taking Your Yearbook to the Edge class, students are already busy brainstorming ideas for next year’s yearbooks. “We’re working on developing our yearbook theme,” yearbook student Sierra Harbin said. The class strives to inspire students to think of new ways to layout their yearbooks They’re focused on making them new and interesting for … [Read more...] about “Edge” Students Take a New Approach to Yearbook Design

‘Dueling Divas’ provide websites worth bookmarking

July 29, 2013 by Kelly Martinek Leave a Comment

For fresh newspaper design ideas or front page inspiration, look no further. "Dueling Divas" Betsy Rau and Cheryl Pell shared these sites during their presentation on July 28 to spark students' creativity: newseum.org spd.org newspagedesigner.org behance.net notcot.com coverjunkie.com uppercasegallery.com pinterest.com … [Read more...] about ‘Dueling Divas’ provide websites worth bookmarking

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