Senior Ad Time
It's that time of year again--when parents of Miege seniors become all misty-eyed as they gather photos and sentiments to build their son's or daughter's senior yearbook ad.
Check out these links for deadlines, prices and instructions, as well as information about the parent senior ad workshop Dec. 8 & 9.
sr ads 2010.pdf
senior ads '10.doc
Bishop Miege Journalism Department
The Bishop Miege journalism department has a rich tradition of producing high quality newspapers and yearbooks for the entire community to enjoy. The journalism department offers several courses each year, including Journalism I, Newspaper, Yearbook and Photography.
About The Courses
Journalism I-This one semester course teaches the fundamentals of press history and laws as well as the basic forms of journalistic writing: news, features, op/ed and sports. Also covered is yearbook and newspaper production, including principles of layout and design, copywriting, headline writing and photography. Journalistic style and techniques are emphasized, and the student must already have mastered the basic rules of writing. A student must complete this course successfully before joining the newspaper or yearbook staffs or enrolling in the photography class.
Photography I-Students will learn the proper way to compose and shoot pictures, as well as correct film developing techniques and printmaking techniques. Digital photo editing using Photoshop will also be covered. Each student is required to have a 35mm single lens reflex style camera with a 50mm lens. (Telephoto zoom lens and an electronic flash are optional)
Staff Photography-Students who have passed Photography I with at least a C average and want to continue with photography have an opportunity to put their skills to practical use taking pictures of school events for the newspaper and yearbook. (Same requirement as Photography I)
Newspaper-Students in this class are responsible for the production of the school newspaper, The Miegian. Students utilize the skills of interviewing, news, feature, sports and editorial writing, page layout and design and ad sales. Students write and design the publication, sending it to the printer camera ready.
Yearbook-Production of the Miege yearbook, The Hart, offers an opportunity to record the school's history. In-depth reporting, interviewing, typography, photography and layout design will be utilized.
Utilizing The Latest In Technology
The Bishop Miege Journalism Department utilizes the latest in technology to help each course carry out its many tasks. The Journalism room is equipped with ten iMac computers running OS X, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop CS4. The large printing darkroom is equipped with 10 photo enlargers. An additional darkroom provides necessary conditions for developing and drying negatives. The staff photographers use digital cameras to cover school events.