At seven p.m. MIPA participants will have the opportunity to sit in on an issues seminar about concussions in sports. A three-person panel made up of Joanne C. Gerstner, Dr. David Kaufman and Kari Grandstaff will share their individual experiences with concussions and answer any questions students have. Gerstner is a sports journalist who has written for the New York Times, … [Read more...] about Concussion issues seminar panel preview
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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
‘Smile You’re on Camera’ class soon to release morning video announcements
A young, energetic woman stands in front of a computer lab full of brainstorming kids, amused about how many unique names people have in her class, Smile You’re on Camera. Broadcast News teacher at Waterford Kettering, Jesse Sutherland, calls on students for video story ideas to make into morning announcements on the Upstart. Some story packages will … [Read more...] about ‘Smile You’re on Camera’ class soon to release morning video announcements
MLive journalist Fritz Klug speaks about the power of smartphone journalism
After checking in, making it through the routine information session and quickly being introduced to classmates and instructors, MIPA participants gained insight into how vital smartphones are in the rapidly changing field of journalism. Fritz Klug, a multimedia journalist for MLive, explained that with just one pocket-sized device reporters have all of the tools they need … [Read more...] about MLive journalist Fritz Klug speaks about the power of smartphone journalism