Photography – Beyond the Basics at the MIPA Summer Journalism Online Workshop

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Photography: Beyond the Basics

About this class

This class is designed for beginning photographers with DSLR cameras. The course will focus on camera functions, including manual camera controls. Students will also concentrate on tips and tricks on photo composition and visual storytelling.

You’ll learn about:

• Manual controls of a DSLR 
• What it takes to be an effective photojournalist
• How to write captions that complement and describe your images
• How to plan and execute photojournalism assignments and projects

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Instructor

Julie Price

This marks Julie Price’s 24rd year at the workshop, and she’s taught at Haslett High School for 25 years. She has been involved in MIPA since the beginning of her advising career and served as a trustee, vice president, president and newspaper contest chair. Price is proud that her journalism students have stayed true to the power of having a voice and the First Amendment. Prior to teaching, Price worked 15 years as a writer and editor at newspapers in Michigan and California. She has a journalism degree from MSU.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

Schedule

• Session 1: July 6-18, 2020
• Daily schedule (subject to change):
  • Live instruction: 10 a.m. to noon EDT
  • Office hours to meet with instructor: TBA
  • Independent time for assignments: Varies
• Last day to register: Friday, July 3

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!

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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
• Google/Gmail account to use Google Classroom, Docs and other services
• Internet access
• Participants must have their own camera (camera is not provided): Digital point & shoot or SLR camera with automatic or manual controls
• Data storage card (camera specific, but often an SD card)
• Extra data storage card (camera specific)
• Camera battery AND a spare battery (one battery for your camera won’t be enough!)
• Camera battery charger
• USB cable that works with camera
• Card reader – if you have one
• USB flash drive or portable hard drive to save images
• Lens cleaning tissue or cloth
• Interchangeable lenses – if available
• External flash – if available
• Camera manual – if available
• Reporter’s notebook
• Pens and pencils
• Audio recorder or smartphone, if available
• Dictionary, thesaurus and stylebook (optional)
• Good attitude, desire to learn, ability to have fun

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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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]return to the workshop main page

Register for this program

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”alert-success” icon_fontawesome=””]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 on July 17. Students will not be allowed to participate in workshop activities until all fees are paid in full.[/vc_message][vc_column_text]

If you wish to only pay the deposit at this time …

1. Select a ticket below. As you checkout, you must choose “Check payments” or “Request an Invoice/Pay via Purchase Order” as your payment method. Complete the checkout.
2. You will receive an email confirmation.
3. Go to https://mipamsu.org/payment to pay the deposit or to make any additional payments.

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If you have raised money via SponsorMe …

1. Select a ticket below. As you checkout, choose”Request an Invoice/Pay via Purchase Order” as your payment method. Complete the checkout.
2. You will receive an email confirmation.
3. Our staff will review your order and will apply money raised via SponsorMe, our fundraising platform. We will provide occasional updates of any remaining balance due.
4. Go to https://mipamsu.org/payment to make any additional payments.

[/vc_column_text][vc_message icon_fontawesome=””]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.[/vc_message][/vc_column][/vc_row]