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Fri-Mon, July 22-25, 2011 |
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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, Balfour Yearbooks co-sponsors the National College Yearbook Workshop. |
| Latest Info |
Map and Reminders (663 KB)
Program (5.66 MB) |
| Highlights |
- NEW for 2011 are the Integrated Design & Software full-time track options.
- Top instructors from around the country.
- Learn the latest trends and develop skills in one or more of these areas: yearbook, newspaper, photography, marketing, broadcast journalism.
- Design your yearbook cover with one of our expert artists (60 minute session included in workshop fee).
- Computer training.
- Mentor program.
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| Options |
All students select one of two options:
- Full-time Track (no major and no electives)
- Major/Electives (one major and two electives)
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| Full-time Tracks |
The tracks listed below will run the full length of camp. Students will remain with their class and receive in-depth training on these respective topics. Your staff members will come away as the content-area guru for your team!
- Integrated Design & Software for Yearbook
- Integrated Design & Software for Newspaper
- Beginning Photography
- Advanced Photography
- Marketing
- Broadcast Journalism
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| Majors |
Majors and electives are for students NOT selecting a full-time track. (Full-time tracks are described above.) Register for one major course of study appropriate for each student’s experience and skill level. Students will receive instruction on all aspects of production and come away with a solid, broad-based knowledge. After selecting a major, these students will also select two electives from the options listed further below.
- Beginning Yearbook
- Advanced Yearbook
- Beginning Newspaper
- Advanced Newspaper
- Beginning Adviser
- Advanced Adviser
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| Electives |
Students who select a yearbook or newspaper major are required to select two electives. (Majors are described above.) Advisers are encouraged but not required to select one or two electives. Participants in full-time tracks 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 22, 2011.
- 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 - Learn the latest and greatest in this technology training course led by content masters. Students will explore both InDesign and Photoshop, and will come away with a solid understanding of the software features.
- 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 Friday, May 13, 2011 |
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Yearbook Major or Newspaper Major Students |
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$345 per overnight student |
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$205 per commuting student |
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Integrated Design & Software Students |
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$425 per overnight student |
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$285 per commuting student |
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Photography or Broadcast Journalism Students |
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$405 per overnight student |
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$265 per commuting student |
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Non-discounted Fee, after Friday, May 13, 2011 |
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Yearbook Major or Newspaper Major Students |
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$370 per overnight student |
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$230 per commuting student |
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Integrated Design & Software Students |
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$450 per overnight student |
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$310 per commuting student |
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Photography or Broadcast Journalism Students |
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$430 per overnight student |
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$290 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. The price for Integrated Design & Software includes computer and software rental. The price for Photography and for Broadcast Journalism includes photo supplies and printers. |
| ADVISERS |
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$205 registration fee (or $230 after 05-13-2011) |
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$160 dorm (meals, single occupancy room w/ linens) |
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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, consider the College Station Inn. You can reserve a hotel room by calling 979-693-1736. |
| For students and advisers, we must receive payment within 10 days of online registration. For mailed paper registration forms, early bird payment must be received by the deadline. If payment 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 21, 2011. |
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| Downloads |
Brochure (1.26 MB) (same as what we sent via snail mail)
Permission Form (91 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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