InDesign for Newspaper at the MIPA Summer Journalism Online Workshop
July 20, 2020
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August 1, 2020
InDesign for Newspaper
About this class
InDesign is the basic tool that journalists use to design various types of print publications. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with Adobe InDesign and to instruct them in proper tools to create effective design conveying visual and verbal purpose. Trending graphic design and visual artistry will be emphasized. Students will be given access to a web-based version of InDesign for the duration of the course. Each day will include direct online instruction of graphic design concepts and tools followed by practice. Sessions will include mini-challenges of acquired skills as well as designing an alternative story form final project. Student designers will work in teams to share informed feedback and will leave the workshop with designs to wow staffs at home publications. Expect to immerse yourself in design theory as well as practical knowledge of how to use InDesign to create your vision. Plan to stretch your ideas of how storytelling is informed by design.
Instructor
Cyr
Elizabeth Cyr Elizabeth Cyr has found the secret to a happy life: helping young people unlock their potential. She’s been doing so at Stockbridge High School for two decades. Nothing makes her happier than helping students unleash their ideas through contemporary graphic design tools and strong journalism conventions. She coaches staffs on Uncaged News & Online and Panther yearbook. Her staffs have won numerous awards at the state and national levels including the MIPA Spartan, NSPA Pacemaker and CSPA Silver Crown. She was named the 2017 Golden Pen Adviser and earned the 2019 JEA Diversity Award. Follow her @queenof207 for cool stuff.
Schedule
Session 2: July 20-31, 2020
Daily schedule(subject to change):
Live instruction: 10 a.m. to noon EDT
Office hours to meet with instructor: Afternoons
Independent time needed to complete assignments
Last day to register: Friday, July 17
This online summer workshop course runs two weeks. Expect to meet with the instructor each weekday for LIVE instruction. Instructors will also be available to meet with small groups of students during daily office hours. You also will have a daily activity to complete independently and will receive feedback on all assignments. In addition, MIPA will host opportunities throughout July where participants can connect with each other via speakers, virtual trivia events, a talent show, our workshop awards program and more. We can’t wait to have you join our summer workshop! Participants will receive a welcome packet with a full schedule and information on accessing our online platform prior to the start of their course.
Supplies & equipment
PC or Mac desktop or laptop, Chromebook or tablet on which you can write, edit and participate in online activities, including video conference class meetings
MIPA will provide participants a web-based version of InDesign that will run on a desktop, laptop or Chromebook computer
Google/Gmail account to use Google Classroom, Docs and other services
Internet access (a strong connection is required for the cloud-based design software)
Notebook to take notes
Pens and pencils
Dictionary, thesaurus and stylebook (optional)
Good attitude, desire to learn, ability to have fun
We’re sorry, but MIPA is unable to provide equipment or Internet service access to participants.
Special needs & accommodations
MIPA is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Jeremy Steele, MIPA executive director, at 517-353-6761 or mipa@msu.edu at least 10 business days prior to the start of our program so that we have time to make necessary arrangements. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
A nonrefundable deposit of $40 is due at the time of registration to hold a spot in one of our classes. Registrations after June 10 are subject to a $30 late registration charge and are only available if seats remain in a course. The registration system closes for this course at 11:59 p.m. July 19. Participants will receive an email with information about how to access the online course. Students will not be allowed to participate in workshop activities until all fees are paid in full.
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Refund Policy: We will give full refunds until July 1, minus a $40 nonrefundable deposit. After July 1, refunds of 50 percent are available if cancellations are received at least 24 hours prior to the first meeting of the course. If for some reason you cannot come to the workshop, you may transfer your registration to another person.
