START OFF THE SUMMER WITH A SOLID PLAN
- decide on a theme
- build a style guide
- create layout templates
- design your cover
HOW TO WATCH
This workshop is offered virtually. You can watch the sessions live with your staff or replay as needed through the summer!
WHEN IS ALL THE FUN?!
The live event is May 11, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Central Time). The video sessions will be available through the entire summer.
workshop sessions
Be sure to check your spam folder for the email with links to access the video sessions. If you run into any issues, contact your rep or email katie@organizedadviser.com for the instructions and password.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Sessions will be presented as pre-recorded videos, so they are available to watch at anytime.
You can follow along our schedule, or choose to view in any order. You can also pause, rewind, or rewatch at anytime. Videos will be available all summer long to for your staff to refer to.
You will receive an email with details and links to access the sessions.
Questions? Contact katie@organizedadviser.com!
All times listed below are in Central Time.
| 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Design Thinking |
| 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Coverage |
| 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Copywriting |
| 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Lunch |
| 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | Creating a Style Guide |
| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Creating templates |
| 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Break |
| 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Photography |
| 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Team Building |
| 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM | BONUS: Encore Tips & Tricks! |
DESIGN THINKING
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Using the same framework that Googles use to innovate new products, learn how to break down the design process. Start by studying your audience, determine what they want and need, and then create content that speaks to them. Your publication's content should drive the design, not the other way around.
Samantha Berry, CJE
Director of Education
CADY Studios
COVERAGE
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Learn ways to plan your content for next years book. Plan what content to cover and how to cover it, plan your theme-related content, and create systems to make sure you cover all groups, etc.
Danielle Hunt
Ridge Point High School
Adviser
COPY WRITING
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Write copy that your student body actually wants to read... How? Ditch traditional feature stories (bo-riiiing!) and discover new ways to tell your stories.
Katie Moreno, MJE
Organized Adviser
Founder
STYLE GUIDE
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Learn how to put together a comprehensive guide that incorporates everything your staff needs to know when creating their content - from fonts and colors, to design elements, photo treatments, and more.
Danielle Bell, CJE
Foster High School
Adviser
CREATING TEMPLATES
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Create mockups of your design plans for your staff to reference, use as inspiration, and implement as templates for future spreads.
Candice Thomas
Haskett Junior High School
Adviser
PHOTOGRAPHY
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Explore ways to improve your journalistic storytelling through creative photography.
Jonah Fisher
Yearbook Photo Mentor
Owner
TEAM BUILDING
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Learn how to intentionally build relationships with your staff members from Day 1.
Katie Merritt, MJE
Darlington School
Adviser
ENCORE
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Learn how to do cool stuff in Encore.
Kerri Sead
Balfour Representative
Seattle
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JOIN LIVE
Hop on live and watch with your staff to begin planning the 2023 book together.
WATCH ANYTIME
Can't attend live? No worries! The video sessions will be available to watch all summer long.
DESIGN YOUR COVER
If your staff is ready to design next year's cover, be sure to reserve a slot with Stephen or Juan! Limited spots available.
book a design session
Cover design sessions are optional and subject to availability. Sessions are $150 and will be billed to your Balfour account.
IMPORTANT: In the notes section, please include your school name.
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