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2017 One-Day Workshops

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9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Friday, March 17 | Michigan State University

MIPA’s One-Day Workshops provide students and advisers a chance to take their skills to the next level. Spend a day at the Michigan State University School of Journalism getting hands-on training in a variety of skill areas for student media outlets.
Take the time to learn the tools you’ve been meaning to get to all year. The One-Day Workshops also are a great way to train new staff members and leaders to prepare for next year.
Enrollment is limited, so don’t wait until the last minute to register!
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Hands-on Classes

InDesign for Publications

Instructor: TBA

  • Using tools
  • Placing text and graphics
  • Formatting text
  • Importing photos
  • Designing a basic page
  • Using grids effectively
  • Selecting type
  • Using libraries and styles

Newspaper (re)Design Clinic

Instructor: C.E. Sikkenga, Grand Haven HS

This course is intended for students who are fairly new to design and want to start working on the design of their publications for the 2017-18 school year.  The course will focus on three main areas:

  • First part of the course will be a basic intro to design theory that will give you a vocabulary you can use with each other and your staffs.
  • From there we will look at what’s trending in publication design right now and discuss how these techniques can be adapted to a variety of coverage concepts.
  • In the last portion of the class, we will give you time to work in teams on some design/redesign ideas for your publication with the chance to get input from an instructor.

Bring copies of your paper as well as any inspiration pages from other publications.

Photoshop

Instructor: Ike Lea, Lansing Community College

  • Toning photos for publication
  • Sizing photos for resolution
  • Organizing files
  • Creating cutouts

Phoning it in

Instructor: Mike Castellucci, Michigan State University School of Journalism

Mike Castellucci is an Edward R. Murrow Award recipient and 20-time Emmy winner for his broadcast journalism work. His innovative work with his iPhone has grabbed attention around the world. In a broadcast television first, Mike shot an entire half-hour special on his iPhone. This course will include:

  • Learn how to produce professional-level video packages using your smartphone
  • Get video storytelling tips from an award-winning professional
  • Learn about and test technology to turn your smartphone into a professional-level video tool
  • Bring your smartphone! (iPhone preferred, but Android devices will work, too)

One-Day, Your Way!

Spartan Work Room – NEW for 2017!

Instructor: TBA

Need some time away from school for yourself or a small group of student journalists to get an important project done? Bring your work to the Spartan Work Room!

  • Take some time for a special project while your students pick up skills in our other workshop courses.
  • Bring your future media leaders together to plan and prepare for next year.
  • Work by yourself, or tap into help from other advisers. Our work room will be staffed by advisers from award-winning yearbooks and newspapers who are there to help you, if needed, meet your goals for the day.
  • Share resources in an informal way with our expert advisers and other participants on leadership development, grading, lesson-planning, deadline management and more.
  • Computer lab space available. A limited number of small meeting rooms also are available by request for a fee. (Tell us your needs when registering.)
  • Free for individual advisers.
  • Small groups can use the Work Room for free if you have a student enrolled in any of our other workshop courses.
  • $25 fee for private meeting rooms. (Private meeting space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.)
  • Tell us your project and any special needs when registering!

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Registration

Hands-on courses

  • $35 per person from a MIPA member school
  • $45 per person from a non-MIPA member school
  • Advisers, attend one of our courses free when you bring five students! (Lunch not included.) Members: Use discount code adviserfree35 when registering. Non-members: Use discount code adviserfree45 when registering. Make sure you include yourself in the registration count for the class of your choice.

Work room

  • Free for individual advisers
  • $35 per group for small groups. Use the work room for free if students enroll in any of our hands-on workshop courses!
  • $25 for a private meeting room

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Schedule

Registration: 8-9 a.m.
Morning Class Session: 9-11:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-Noon
Afternoon Class Session: Noon-1:30 p.m.
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Lunch

  • $5 per person
  • Includes pizza, pop, chips and a cookie
  • If you want to bring your own lunch, that’s OK, too

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Location

Michigan State University Communication Arts & Sciences Building
404 Wilson Road
East Lansing, MI 48824
Directions and parking information for MSU’s Communication Arts & Sciences Building

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Parking

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