Whoa, what a whirlwind past couple of weeks it has been!
The e-zine is underconstruction as we speak...students have turned in the first draft of both stories, Cody and I are hard at work on layout and design and I'm super excited to see the final product.
The staff will begin working on layout in lab this week and I can't wait to see what they come up with...although most don't have previous experience with InDesign they seem eager to learn and pick up on things pretty quick!
After reading through the first set of stories I'm very hopeful that we will have a great e-zine to present at the end of the semester. I plan on doing some cool things with videos, music and internet links.
Check back soon for more updates!
Parker Penny
AgriLeader e-zine editor, Spring 2010
Monday, October 26, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Print UPDATE 10/14/09
Howdy All,
Lisa and Lindsey here just stopping by to give a quick update on the way things are going in class. With this weeks lesson focused on layout designs, and photography it was more fun than work.
In class we discussed the art of taking good pictures. Chris gave several examples on how to make a boring picture a "grab your attention" picture. I think we all learned a little something from the lesson. Leading lines, rule of thirds, and angles angles angles. I can't wait to see the pictures for some of the stories; Lindsey and I will be on the look out for the potential cover photo.
In lab we played around with layout designs. Our writers were able to show how much creativity and experience they had working with Adobe InDesign. I was thrilled to see how we worked as a team. The trial layouts looked great, which made Lindsey and I anxious to see layouts for their stories.
While on the topic of stories, we will hopefully be receiving the first rough drafts by no later than Friday. Although our weekend, will be filled with reading, editing, and commenting, Lindsey and I can't wait to get a taste of what the Spring 2010 AgriLeader will hold.
Until Next Week!
Thanks and Gig 'Em
AgriLeader Update: 10/14
Howdy,
Just an update for our blog readers, this week is all about photography and design. Our writers learned about how to take photos that would look appealing for the magazine. We learned about taking different angles and how to draw attention to certain photos.
In our lab section, our writers were able to start trying layout design. They tried a sample layout in InDesign, laying out a two-page spread with a headline, byline, three photos and captions. This will help them in the long run when they design their own pages for the magazine, which will be happening soon!
Speaking of things happening soon, our first drafts come in this week and it will give us a chance to see the direction of the magazine.
Until next time!
-Cody Lillich, Assistant E-Zine Editor
Just an update for our blog readers, this week is all about photography and design. Our writers learned about how to take photos that would look appealing for the magazine. We learned about taking different angles and how to draw attention to certain photos.
In our lab section, our writers were able to start trying layout design. They tried a sample layout in InDesign, laying out a two-page spread with a headline, byline, three photos and captions. This will help them in the long run when they design their own pages for the magazine, which will be happening soon!
Speaking of things happening soon, our first drafts come in this week and it will give us a chance to see the direction of the magazine.
Until next time!
-Cody Lillich, Assistant E-Zine Editor
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
PRINT UPDATE 10/7/09
Howdy!
Lisa and Lindsey here with more updates for you on the print magazine! Last week all the writers submitted query letters for each of their story ideas. After going to through all the letters, we can't wait to read the first drafts which will be in our hands next week!
In class on Wednesday (09/30/09) everyone had a chance to explain their story ideas as well as get any contact information their fellow writers may have had. There were a few story ideas that jumped off the page to both of us immediately, so we can't wait to hear more about them.
For example, one of the writers will be doing a piece on Miss Rodeo Texas who is one of our very own Ag. and Life Sciences family members. Another story we are excited to read is the story about a project that A&M students will be heading up for Amtrak and the National Park Services. They will be producing Podcasts for certain media types that will be recorded for tourist availability on a train trip from New Orleans to Los Angeles.
As the weeks go on, we plan to drop more story ideas and we would like to hear any feedback that you may have!
Until next time,
Thanks and Gig 'Em
Thursday, October 1, 2009
E-zine Update: 10/1
Howdy! Thought I'd stop by and update you on the online side of the Agrileader. My name is Cody Lillich, I am in the Class of 2010 and this semester I'm serving as the assistant editor for the e-zine.
If you are unfamiliar with the e-zine, it is an online version of the Agrileader, similar to the print version, but it incorporates forms of new media. This gives us the opportunity to link the reader with sites to learn more information, and even attach video clips to offer a unique view on a story that only video can give.
The e-zine is something very new, with the first-ever issue worked on by students in the Spring class, and released this semester. If you have not checked it out, I encourage you to check it out by clicking here.
This week, we heard from our writers who tossed out some interesting ideas that show just how large our college is and how many different stories there are to tell. Our writers also got the chance to test out the department's flip video cameras and practice interviewing in video form.
It will be fun to begin piecing things together and start incorporating forms of new media into our magazine. Keep checking back for updates!
-Cody Lillich
If you are unfamiliar with the e-zine, it is an online version of the Agrileader, similar to the print version, but it incorporates forms of new media. This gives us the opportunity to link the reader with sites to learn more information, and even attach video clips to offer a unique view on a story that only video can give.
The e-zine is something very new, with the first-ever issue worked on by students in the Spring class, and released this semester. If you have not checked it out, I encourage you to check it out by clicking here.
This week, we heard from our writers who tossed out some interesting ideas that show just how large our college is and how many different stories there are to tell. Our writers also got the chance to test out the department's flip video cameras and practice interviewing in video form.
It will be fun to begin piecing things together and start incorporating forms of new media into our magazine. Keep checking back for updates!
-Cody Lillich
2009 AgriLeader Semester
Howdy!
I guess I should introduce myself first even though that is how these things ALWAYS start so bear with me!... My name is Lindsey Tampir and I am a senior Ag. Comm and Journalism major from Houston, Texas.
Ok now that the formalities are out of the way...let me start off by saying how excited I am to be the assistant editor for this semester's print magazine! After looking at all the story ideas from all of the great student writers, I can honestly say this semester's magazine will be the best yet!
I can't wait to see how the magazine will develop throughout the semester and I promise to keep everyone updated with the progress of the finest magazine on Texas A&M campus! WHOOP!
I guess I should introduce myself first even though that is how these things ALWAYS start so bear with me!... My name is Lindsey Tampir and I am a senior Ag. Comm and Journalism major from Houston, Texas.
Ok now that the formalities are out of the way...let me start off by saying how excited I am to be the assistant editor for this semester's print magazine! After looking at all the story ideas from all of the great student writers, I can honestly say this semester's magazine will be the best yet!
I can't wait to see how the magazine will develop throughout the semester and I promise to keep everyone updated with the progress of the finest magazine on Texas A&M campus! WHOOP!
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