Manual CMA http://www.manualcma.com Communications/Media Arts Magnet of duPont Manual High School Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:39:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Register for a summer journalism program now! http://www.manualcma.com/2012/02/04/register-for-a-summer-journalism-program-now/ http://www.manualcma.com/2012/02/04/register-for-a-summer-journalism-program-now/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:23:14 +0000 admin http://www.manualcma.com/?p=686 Summer is coming up – and for CMA students, this could mean opportunities to practice their skills in new contexts. Here are some workshops we recommend:

Ms. Palmer and Mr. Miller, CMA teachers, offer a summer journalism travel program called Summex.  The trip to China includes service learning opportunities in addition to seeing the [...]]]> Summer is coming up – and for CMA students, this could mean opportunities to practice their skills in new contexts. Here are some workshops we recommend:

  • Ms. Palmer and Mr. Miller, CMA teachers, offer a summer journalism travel program called Summex.  The trip to China includes service learning opportunities in addition to seeing the sights of Beijing, Jian, and Shanghai. For more information, go to the Summex website or email Ms. Palmer at liz.palmer@manualcma.com. The trip is open to students entering ninth grade in the fall to 2012 graduates. Non-Manual students are welcome to apply.
  • Indiana University offers high school student journalism workshops. You can stay on campus and study areas like sports writing, television news, and opinion writing. For more information, see their program website.
  • WKU has student journalism workshops in photojournalism, web-based, converged journalism, and film. Students stay on campus and eat meals in the student center. Ms. Palmer attended the photojournalism workshop with her students one year and enthusiastically recommends it. For more information, see their brochure.
  • WKU also has another program called Xposure, a fully-paid, two-week, application-only, intense program for students who want to practice writing, photojournalism, and publishing with a small teacher to student ratio. Manual has been lucky enough to send 1-3 students to Xposure every year. Though they haven’t released their summer materials, this typically takes place in early June. See Ms. Palmer if you would like to apply to this program!
Students on journalism staffs (yearbook, newspaper, multimedia, and broadcast) should be reminded that the summer will always include retreats, bootcamps, and other Manual-based workshops, mostly in July. These dates have not been set yet but keep in touch with your adviser when considering jobs and vacation plans.
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eBook Reference Library

Literature Resource Center

Opposing Viewpoints Database

Kentucky Virtual Library (includes EBSCO Host)

Louisville Free Public Library (use the Research [...]]]> Manual’s librarian, Ms. McCullough, has helpfully compiled a list of research tools and resources for all Manual students. You can obtain the logins and passwords for each of these tools from her.

eBook Reference Library

Literature Resource Center

Opposing Viewpoints Database

Kentucky Virtual Library (includes EBSCO Host)

Louisville Free Public Library (use the Research Tools & Educators tabs to search by subject or database; you will need a library card to use this)

]]> http://www.manualcma.com/2012/01/31/research-tools/feed/ 0 Persuasion & fallacies http://www.manualcma.com/2012/01/08/persuasion-fallacies/ http://www.manualcma.com/2012/01/08/persuasion-fallacies/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:39:42 +0000 admin http://www.manualcma.com/?p=680 The slideshows about pathos/ethos/logos and logical fallacies are available here:

Logical Fallacies Pathos/Ethos/Logos

]]> The slideshows about pathos/ethos/logos and logical fallacies are available here:

Logical Fallacies
Pathos/Ethos/Logos

]]> http://www.manualcma.com/2012/01/08/persuasion-fallacies/feed/ 0 RedEye earns “All-American” rating from NSPA http://www.manualcma.com/2011/12/09/redeye-earns-all-american-rating-from-nspa/ http://www.manualcma.com/2011/12/09/redeye-earns-all-american-rating-from-nspa/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:46:38 +0000 admin http://www.manualcma.com/?p=672 The National Scholastic Press Association has recognized Manual RedEye as an “All-American” high school news site.

The All-American rating is the highest of four possible ratings (the others are First, Second, and Third Class) for the types of publications evaluated by the NSPA.

Our high score – 3825 out of 4000 possible points – [...]]]> The National Scholastic Press Association has recognized Manual RedEye as an “All-American” high school news site.

The All-American rating is the highest of four possible ratings (the others are First, Second, and Third Class) for the types of publications evaluated by the NSPA.

Our high score – 3825 out of 4000 possible points – and our 4 (out of 5) Marks of Distinction earned RedEye this recognition.

Congratulations to the RedEye staff!

]]> http://www.manualcma.com/2011/12/09/redeye-earns-all-american-rating-from-nspa/feed/ 0 Study guides for Journalism 1 & Journalism 2 finals http://www.manualcma.com/2011/12/09/study-guides-for-journalism-1-journalism-2-finals/ http://www.manualcma.com/2011/12/09/study-guides-for-journalism-1-journalism-2-finals/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:39:28 +0000 admin http://www.manualcma.com/?p=669 Journalism 1 students should understand the following concepts:

The 9 principles & 7 yardsticks; the definition of mass communication; the origin of various mass media (newspapers, books, magazines, radio, TV) and their impact on the world, the United States, and each other (for example, demassification); and advertising & PR techniques (from class lectures & [...]]]> Journalism 1 students should understand the following concepts:

The 9 principles & 7 yardsticks; the definition of mass communication; the origin of various mass media (newspapers, books, magazines, radio, TV) and their impact on the world, the United States, and each other (for example, demassification); and advertising & PR techniques (from class lectures & slideshows). You should have all of this information in your class notes.

Journalism 2 students should understand these concepts:

The 9 principles & 7 yardsticks (of course); the parts of news articles (nut graf, lead quote, background, etc.) and feature articles (big picture reporting, exploded moment, etc.); how to write in inverted pyramid/hard news style; the 4 Cs (conceive, collect, construct, correct); and techniques of correctness (grammar, spelling, punctuation, plus passive vs. active voice). Be ready to turn a dry “telling” sentence from a news article into a vivid “showing” sentence for a feature article.

The finals are scheduled as follows:

  • Red day Journalism 2=Wednesday December 14
  • White day Journalism 1=Thursday December 15
  • White day Journalism 2=Thursday December 15
  • Red day Journalism 1=Friday December 16

Each day will be preceded by a full class devoted to review.

Study effectively for the finals; don’t wait until the last minute and try to cram all the information into your brain the night before. Rewrite your class notes in outline form. Move from concept to detail. Get a study partner and meet with them regularly. Develop effective mnemonics.

I would say “good luck,” except excellent performance on the final is the result of deliberately planned effort, not luck. So … put forth your best effort!

]]> http://www.manualcma.com/2011/12/09/study-guides-for-journalism-1-journalism-2-finals/feed/ 0 CMA wins big at the NSPA fall 2011 convention! http://www.manualcma.com/2011/11/28/cma-wins-big-at-the-nspa-fall-2011-convention/ http://www.manualcma.com/2011/11/28/cma-wins-big-at-the-nspa-fall-2011-convention/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:41:15 +0000 admin http://www.manualcma.com/?p=661 The National Scholastic Press Assocation & the Journalism Education Association held their 2011 fall convention in Minneapolis over the weekend of November 18-20. Manual students were there to compete in on-site contests. The following students earned individual recognition at the convention while competing against over 1600 peers from around the world:

Julian Wright: Superior [...]]]> The National Scholastic Press Assocation & the Journalism Education Association held their 2011 fall convention in Minneapolis over the weekend of November 18-20. Manual students were there to compete in on-site contests. The following students earned individual recognition at the convention while competing against over 1600 peers from around the world:

  • Julian Wright: Superior rating for Broadcast commentary
  • Kelsey McKim: Superior rating for Yearbook club copy/captions
  • Yazmin Martinez: Superior rating for Computer design: Photoshop art
  • Virginia Johnson: Excellent rating for Newsmagazine layout
  • Zoe Schaver: Excellent rating for Yearbook student life copy/captions
  • Eli Fosl: Excellent rating for Videography
  • Meagan Anderson: Excellent rating for Computer design: advertising
  • Seth Fischer: Excellent rating for Photography portfolio
  • Sadie Birchfield: Honorable mention for Literary magazine layout
  • Miranda Thompson: Honorable mention for Yearbook student life photography
  • Dave Carroll: Honorable mention for Broadcast news story

We knew in advance that some of our students had been nominated for other national awards, but we didn’t know exactly how well we had done until the awards ceremony on Saturday afternoon. Here are the results of these international contests:

  • Virginia Johnson won fifth place in the Newsmagazine Layout of the Year contest;
  • Sally George (class of 2011) won first place in the Sports Reaction Photo of the Year contest;
  • and the Manual RedEye staff won first place in the Multimedia Package of the Year contest!

(You can still see the package here: http://www.manualredeye.com/2011/02/11/breaking-news-egyptian-president-hosni-mubarak-resigns/ )

In addition to all of these incredible individual accomplishments, last year’s Crimson yearbook (with the “Canvas” theme) won fifth place in Best of Show and Manual RedEye won sixth place in Best of Show. Nominations for these awards are submitted at the convention itself; like the on-site contests, these represent the best of those actually present.

]]> http://www.manualcma.com/2011/11/28/cma-wins-big-at-the-nspa-fall-2011-convention/feed/ 0 Gene Weingarten’s feature article for Journalism 2 students http://www.manualcma.com/2011/11/02/gene-weingartens-feature-article-for-journalism-2-students/ http://www.manualcma.com/2011/11/02/gene-weingartens-feature-article-for-journalism-2-students/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:43:46 +0000 admin http://www.manualcma.com/?p=659 Journalism 2 students should read Gene Weingarten’s Pulitzer Prize-winning article “Fatal Distraction” for class next week. As you read, write down sentences or phrases that catch your attention. Look for exploded moments, scene-setting, and big picture reporting. Be prepared to discuss the article in class.

]]> Journalism 2 students should read Gene Weingarten’s Pulitzer Prize-winning article “Fatal Distraction” for class next week. As you read, write down sentences or phrases that catch your attention. Look for exploded moments, scene-setting, and big picture reporting. Be prepared to discuss the article in class.

]]> http://www.manualcma.com/2011/11/02/gene-weingartens-feature-article-for-journalism-2-students/feed/ 0 Farewell to Clint Vaught http://www.manualcma.com/2011/10/24/farewell-to-clint-vaught/ http://www.manualcma.com/2011/10/24/farewell-to-clint-vaught/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:07:42 +0000 admin http://www.manualcma.com/?p=651 Last week we lost our beloved Clint Vaught, longtime speech teacher and acting coach at Manual and YPAS. Mr. Vaught taught the Oral Communication & Debate class in the CMA program, but he was more well known as the founder of the Young Actors Institute which he ran for nearly 25 years.

Our students [...]]]> Last week we lost our beloved Clint Vaught, longtime speech teacher and acting coach at Manual and YPAS. Mr. Vaught taught the Oral Communication & Debate class in the CMA program, but he was more well known as the founder of the Young Actors Institute which he ran for nearly 25 years.

Our students expressed their joy in his life and their grief in his passing through their work on RedEye, our student-run multimedia web-based publication.

Our condolences go out to Mr. Vaught’s friends, family, colleagues, and current & former students. He was an unforgettable man who can never be replaced.

]]> http://www.manualcma.com/2011/10/24/farewell-to-clint-vaught/feed/ 0 On-demand writing dates for CMA applicants http://www.manualcma.com/2011/10/24/on-demand-writing-dates-for-2011/ http://www.manualcma.com/2011/10/24/on-demand-writing-dates-for-2011/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:01:48 +0000 admin http://www.manualcma.com/?p=648 UPDATED: The final on-demand writing date is Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 6 PM. You must register for the session by clicking here.

All applicants must take the on-demand writing assessment. Without it, your application will be considered incomplete.

The assessment is held in Manual’s senior cafeteria. Park in the back parking lot (accessible from [...]]]> UPDATED: The final on-demand writing date is Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 6 PM. You must register for the session by clicking here.

All applicants must take the on-demand writing assessment. Without it, your application will be considered incomplete.

The assessment is held in Manual’s senior cafeteria. Park in the back parking lot (accessible from both Cardinal Blvd and 2nd Street). Please bring paper, pencil, and some form of official photo ID.

]]> http://www.manualcma.com/2011/10/24/on-demand-writing-dates-for-2011/feed/ 0 Ms. Palmer’s parent/teacher conferences http://www.manualcma.com/2011/10/09/ms-palmers-parentteacher-conferences/ http://www.manualcma.com/2011/10/09/ms-palmers-parentteacher-conferences/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:02:50 +0000 admin http://www.manualcma.com/?p=643 Ms. Palmer will be out of town on Tuesday during parent/teacher conference day, so she is providing an alternative way of scheduling a phone, email, or face-to-face conference. Please sign up by clicking this link and Ms. Palmer will get back to you.

]]> Ms. Palmer will be out of town on Tuesday during parent/teacher conference day, so she is providing an alternative way of scheduling a phone, email, or face-to-face conference. Please sign up by clicking this link and Ms. Palmer will get back to you.

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