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Fri-Mon, July 23-26, 2010, ALREADY HELD
Please see "Editor's Note" above. |
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Texas A&M University |
| Who |
This workshop is for high school students and yearbook advisers. For junior high students, we offer a Junior High Workshop. For college students, Taylor co-sponsors the National College Yearbook Workshop. |
| Highlights |
- Top instructors from around the country.
- Learn the latest trends and develop skills in yearbook, newspaper, photography, or broadcast journalism.
- Design your yearbook cover with one of our expert artists (60 minute session included in workshop fee).
- One in-depth course of study (major) as well as two exciting elective classes (electives).
- Computer training provided as electives.
- New for 2010, we have added a mentor program. Your staff will be joined with one of our instructors for three, daily, in-depth sessions.
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| Description |
The 2010 High School Communications Workshop continues its commitment to provide a challenging and rewarding educational experience for you and your students. In addition to building a faculty comprised of top instructors from around the country, we have further refined our curriculum to address the needs of both beginning and advanced staff members. Modifying the track system from last year’s event, we are offering a major course of study along with the choice of two dynamic electives. The major will provide the appropriate "big picture" tools your students need to carry your publication/production through to successful completion. The two elective courses -- which will make up about five hours of instructional time -- are designed to address specific strengths and interests. Staff members will work collectively on their final project so that everyone on your team has ownership of the end result. New for 2010 is our mentor program in which your staff will be paired with one of our instructors for three, in-depth sessions, part of the daily schedule. |
| Majors
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Each participant should register for one major, appropriate for the participant's experience AND skill level. TIP FOR ADVISERS: Avoid the temptation to group all your staff members together. Students will have ample opportunity to work together throughout camp.
- Beginning Yearbook
- Advanced Yearbook
- Beginning Newspaper
- Advanced Newspaper
- Beginning Photography
- Advanced Photography
- Broadcast Journalism
- Beginning Adviser
- Advanced Adviser
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| Electives |
Students who select a yearbook or newspaper major are required to select two electives. Advisers are encouraged but not required to select one or two electives. All participants in photography or broadcast journalism may NOT select any electives. In cases in which elective selections are required, you may initially select "undecided". Elective selections must be finalized no later than Wednesday, June 23, 2010.
- Advanced Yearbook Layout - From grids and guides, to effective color use and sidebar creation. Learn how to design an award-winning and audience-pleasing publication.
- Dynamic Yearbook Copy - The text should be as important as the pictures! From captions and headlines, to the complete feature or sidebar, master the power of the pen.
- Editorial Leadership - Lead by excellent example! Student editors will master the art of managing a staff and deadlines while creating a cooperative, fun environment.
- Newspaper Design - Newspaper design has changed to keep up with the web! Learn to take effective and contemporary design, and carry it beyond the center spread and into every page of your newspaper.
- Newspaper Writing Lab (Features) - The heart and soul of the student newspaper. Discover how to capture the dynamic personalities of your student body and share their unique stories.
- Newspaper Writing Lab (News & Editorials) - How do you make news interesting when it's already old news? Learn how to write news stories that are relevant, timely, and interesting to your audience. Then discover how to pack an opinionated punch on your editorial pages.
- Media Convergence - As the next step in the evolution of student journalism and technology, media convergence is the process of communicating your story through a powerful combination of print, broadcast, and web-based media. Explore this team approach which includes print, photography, video, blogging, podcasting, and more.
- Software Training - Why won't they just leave the software alone. Learn the latest and greatest in this technology training course led by content masters. Please designate InDesign or StudioWorks in your SMART track selection. Photoshop training will be included in both courses.
- Marketing Makes Your World Go ‘Round - Are your yearbook sales and advertising revenue looking for an economic bail-out? Learn to boost every money generating aspect of your publications program through effective, exciting, and creative marketing techniques.
- Photography for the Non-Photographer - If you have to take pictures, write copy, and sell yearbooks, all during lunch, you will find this course ideal for smaller staffs whose members would benefit from an introduction to effective digital photography. A digital camera is required.
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| Credit |
This workshop is certified by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Each attending adviser will receive a certificate for 30 TEA-certified hours. |
| Fees |
| STUDENTS |
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Early Bird Fee, deadline is Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
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Yearbook or Newspaper Students |
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$320 per overnight student |
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$180 per commuting student |
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Photography or Broadcast Students |
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$370 per overnight student |
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$230 per commuting student |
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Non-discounted Fee, after Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
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Yearbook or Newspaper Students |
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$350 per overnight student |
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$210 per commuting student |
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Photography or Broadcast Students |
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$400 per overnight student |
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$260 per commuting student |
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Overnight student price includes all fees, all meals, a double occupancy dorm room, and a workshop t-shirt. Commuting student price includes all fees and a workshop t-shirt. For commuting students, your transportation, hotel reservations, and meals are your responsibility. |
| ADVISERS |
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$150 Registration Fee (or $180 after 05-13-2010) |
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$130 Single Occupancy Dorm Room |
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$80 Meals at University |
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The adviser registration fee includes all instructional fees and a camp t-shirt. The adviser registration fee is waived if 8 or more students attend. Advisers may stay in a single occupancy dorm room or commute. All adviser dorm rooms will have linens provided. Advisers also have the option to purchase a meal plan. If you plan to stay off campus, we encourage you to stay at the official camp hotel, the College Station Inn. We have reserved a limited number of rooms. You can reserve a hotel room by calling 979-693-1736. To ensure that you receive the lowest rate, let them know you are with the Communications Workshop. |
| For students and advisers, we must receive payment within 30 days of online registration. For mailed paper registration forms, early bird payment must be received by the deadline. If payment for student(s) is received late, you will be billed at regular pricing. For refunds, a $75 cancellation fee will be deducted from each student refund requested after Tuesday, June 22, 2010. |
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| Downloads |
Brochure (1.69 MB) (same as what we sent via snail mail)
Permission Form (64 KB) |
| Online Registration |
By registering online, your space will be reserved instantly. Online registration is available when the event date is near. |
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