InDesign for Publications

July 21-25, 2024
$525 — for MIPA members; $550 — for non-members
Add $75 for registrations after June 21
This is an-person, residential program. Space is limited.
Last day to register: July 1
Last day to request a roommate: July 1

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About This Course

Adobe InDesign is used by many journalists to design newspapers, magazines and other print products. Learn how to use this software to create effective designs to convey news and other information. Trending graphic design and visual artistry will be emphasized. MIPA will provide participants with access to a web-based version of InDesign for the duration of the course. Students may also bring their own Adobe Creative Cloud licenses.

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. 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.

Designers who already know Adobe InDesign may consider enrolling in Design Like a Pro.

This is an in-person, residential program. Participants will stay in an MSU residence hall with at least one roommate. Meals are provided in a residential hall cafeteria. Workshop sessions are held in MSU classrooms, which may be a short walk from the residence hall.

This workshop course is open to youth participants entering grades 7 through 12.

Supplies & Equipment

• This course will be held in a computer lab. Access to a laptop to work on assignments outside of class time is optional.
• MIPA will provide participants a web-based version of InDesign that runs on a PC or Mac desktop or laptop computer or Chromebook computer. This software runs via web browser.
• Participants with their own Adobe Creative Cloud account or access through their school may bring their logins
• Google/Gmail account to use Google Classroom, Docs and other services
• Notebook to take notes
• Pens and pencils
• Dictionary, thesaurus and AP Stylebook (optional)
• Access to a laptop to work on assignments outside of class time is optional.
• Good attitude, desire to learn, ability to have fun

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 ask@mipamsu.org 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.

Workshop Schedule

All times are in the Eastern time zone. Schedule is subject to change.

Sunday Schedule

• 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. — Check in
• 5-6:30 p.m. — Dinner
• 6:45 p.m. — Opening session
• 7:30 p.m. — First class meeting
• 8:15 p.m. — Keynote
• 9 p.m. — Recreational activities
• 10:45 p.m. — Floor meeting
• 11:15 p.m. — Bed check
• 1 a.m. — Lights out

Monday-Wednesday Schedule

• 7:15-8:45 a.m. — Breakfast
• 9-11:30 a.m. — Workshop class session
• 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. — Lunch
• 1:30-4 p.m. — Workshop class session
• 4-5 p.m. — MIPA Cup Tournament activities
• 5-6:30 p.m. — Dinner
• 7 p.m. — Evening session (speakers or project work time)
• 9 p.m. — Recreational activities
• 11 p.m. — Participants must be on assigned floor
• 11:15 p.m. — Bed check
• 1 a.m. — Lights out

Thursday Schedule

• 7:15-8:45 a.m. — Breakfast
• 9-10:45 a.m. — Workshop class session
• 11 a.m.-Noon — Closing session/Awards ceremony
• Noon-1 p.m. — Check out