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Podcasting
Instructor: Todd Melby
Location: Rondo Community Outreach Library
September 9th, 2008 6:30-8:30p.m.
It’s getting easier and easier to tell a story through sound. Learn what podcasting is all about, the equipment you’ll need to do it, and how to craft and record an audio story.
Citizen Journalism
Instructor: Mary Turck
Location: Macalester College, Old Main Room 002
Wednesdays, September 17th to October 8th
Register throughEXCO
Learn basic journalism skills for use in community and neighborhood newsletters, non-profit publications, journalism web sites and blogs, podcasts, and other citizen journalism formats. Basic journalism skills will be covered, including: essential reporting techniques, basic story structure, adopting a journalistic mindset, how to conduct interviews, writing tips, how to write a column bout issues and trends, writing opinion columns.
Lunch with a Journalist: Mary Turck
Location: East Lake Library
September 24th, 12:00p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Come hear from Mary Turck, editor of the Twin Cities Daily Planet at our series “Lunch with a Journalist.” This monthly brown bag gives the community a chance to interface with professional journalists working for change in the Twin Cities. In addition to editing the Daily Planet, Mary has reported on pressing local issues such as Rock Tenn and the Republican National Convention.
Arts Writing—From Pitch to Publication
Instructors: Jay Gabler and Susannah Schouweiler, editor of mnartists.org
Location: Pratt Community School
October 16, 7-9 p.m. and October 23 7-9 p.m.
You will learn the process of writing on the arts, whether for print or online publication. The class will provide tips on finding story ideas and will walk you through the practical protocols for pitching an editor on your idea, and getting your piece ready for publication. Co-sponsored by mnartists.org and Minneapolis Community Education.
Getting your Message Out
Location: Flannery Construction (1375 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul)
October 23, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m.
Instructors: Mary TurckMary Turck and Jeremy Iggers
Nonprofits need to get the word out – about your issues, your concerns, your programs, your work, and your triumphs. If you want to be more effective in getting your message out, “Media Strategies for Nonprofits” can help. This workshop introduces the basics, from news releases and press lists to Web pages and blogs. Each participant will receive handouts and a CD with sample documents and contact information for local media.
Citizen Journalism for Neighborhood Groups
Twin Cities Daily Planet and NRP
Instructor: Lisa Peterson-de la Cueva
Location: TBD
Dates: TBD
Learn basic journalism skills for use in community and neighborhood newsletters, non-profit publications. We will focus on crafting a story, adopting a journalistic mindset, how to conduct interviews, and how to document stories from your organization. You will get feedback on your writing and will gain concrete technology skills to help you in your craft. You will also get exposure and practice in using technology like blogs, video uploading, social networking sites, and digital photography.
How to Think Like an Art Critic—for Fun and Profit
Instructor: Michael Fallon
Location: Pratt Community School
November 5, from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
This is one-day workshop led by veteran art critic Michael Fallon. Get the skinny on the basics of well-reasoned art critique and generally learn how to appreciate the arts from a critically active frame of mind. Co-sponsored by mnartists.org and Minneapolis Community Education.
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