Emily Barske
Emily Barske is a journalist who has led newsrooms in the production of a variety of newsletters, newspapers, magazines and events. Her team at the Des Moines Business Record was nationally recognized as a finalist for top newspaper two years running by the Alliance of Area Business Publishers. She also writes about journalism ethics for…
Read MoreDesign
Instructor: Whether you’re new to designing pages or want to take your skills to the next level, this course is for you. All levels of designers from any print publication type will benefit from learning the concepts and design principles while gaining practice with the premiere desktop publishing program Adobe offers. This course will include…
Read MoreEditorial Leadership
Instructor: The Editorial Leadership classes will help you reimagine the way you see your student media program and yourself as a leader in it. Students will learn how to strengthen their teams as well as how to improve the work those teams produce with emphasis on how to communicate, motivate and innovate. Leaders of all…
Read MoreMotion Graphics in After Effects
Instructor: This Motion Graphics class is for a video or broadcast student looking to create their own custom animated graphics on screen. Whether you’re starting from square one or have worked with templates in After Effects before, this course will meet you where you are and take you to the next level. Come with some…
Read MorePhotography Essentials
Instructor: Whether you’re new to photography completely, looking to take your skills to a more advanced level or eager to understand why some shots turn out better than others, this class will meet your basic photography needs. Participants will get hands-on training with their cameras — whether it’s a fancy DSLR, a smartphone camera or…
Read MorePhotography Advanced
Instructor: Already have a good understanding of shutter speed, aperture and ISO? This class will help take your photography skills to the next level. Participants will work on a variety of skills that go beyond the basics from using light and creating a photo story to advanced compositional techniques and tips for making great photos.…
Read MoreGary Hairlson
Gary Hairlson has been the video director for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch/stltoday.com since 2006 and has overseen newsroom video training and daily video coverage. After joining the Post-Dispatch’s photo staff in 1999, he has worked as a picture editor, assignments editor and assistant director of photography. Before joining the Post-Dispatch, he’s worked as a photo…
Read MoreSocial Media
Instructor: Running the social media accounts for your school is more than just posting a photo here and there, and you know that. Social Media management for your school publication takes planning, strategy, creative thinking and ability to execute from writing and photography to video and audio stories. In this class, you’ll determine what channels…
Read MoreKelsey Kremer
Kelsey Kremer has been making photos and videos for Iowa’s largest newspaper, the Des Moines Register, since 2013. While at the Register, she’s traveled all over the state and half-way around the world sharing stories about Iowans. Kelsey got her first taste of journalism making photos for her high school paper, the Vinton-Shellsburg Viking Voice…
Read MoreSports Journalism
Instructor: Our sports journalism course brings together writing, social media, video, interviewing and the skills to make your work stand out in all aspects. You’ll get guidance on how to conduct interviews, cover live events, write effective briefs, game previews, personal profiles and recaps. Dive into some of the best sports reporting available to uncover…
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