Yearbook editors in chief learn theme, leadership Focusing mainly on theme and design, yearbook staffs are already developing their yearbooks for this year, said Brian Wilson, Yearbook Editors in Chief class instructor. “(The class involves) all collaborating on our methods then actually bringing back our ideas into school,” Lauren Harrington, an editor in chief from Novi … [Read more...] about Yearbook students focus on theme, design on first day
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InDesign classes continue going strong as week reaches close
As MIPA 2011 reaches its end, the students in the InDesign classes are still going strong and working hard. "We're designing a newspaper page about the Lansing Derby Vixens," Makayla Putnam from Laingsburg High School said. Adviser Jeremy Van Hof said he continues to be wowed by his students. "They're moving really fast and getting a lot done," Van Hof said. "Some are … [Read more...] about InDesign classes continue going strong as week reaches close
‘Writing and Design’ class begins designing
On the last full day of classes, the 'Writing and Design for Newspaper' class finally started the design half. Using InDesign, the students learned text cropping and how to get creative with images. Brianne Overall, a junior from Sterling Heights High School, said, "We're learning how to format a newspaper on the computer using InDesign. It's really, really difficult." By … [Read more...] about ‘Writing and Design’ class begins designing
Students in ‘You’re Designing the Newspaper’ wrap up final designs
Students who took "You're Designing the Newspaper" throughout the course of the week are completing their final projects to be shared and discussed for Aug. 4. Instructor Jim McGonnell went to a store to purchase flash drives in the early afternoon so that students could transfer their designs onto an external drive in the future. "Today is great. It's the best day I've … [Read more...] about Students in ‘You’re Designing the Newspaper’ wrap up final designs
Students continue to progress during second day in InDesign class
The Beginner and Advanced InDesign classes are continuing to progress at a steady rate. "It's going good," Beginning InDesign instructor Jeremy Van Hof said. "(The students are) using a lot of hands on (techniques)--learning by doing." The students continue to work hard and remain engaged in their assignments. "(We're making a) layout page about sexting today," Lindsay … [Read more...] about Students continue to progress during second day in InDesign class