Visual Journalism Workshop (Alabama)

April 3 - April 3, 2009

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Featured Discussion Leaders

Will Alford Prototype Design Manager, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Session: Design is Transformation: A look at how The AJC’s customer-focused redesign is transforming the organization from the inside out. Discover what happens when listening to readers challenges assumptions about good newspaper design.

Tracy Boyer Multimedia Producer, UNC-Chapel Hill, N.C. Session: Innovation and Interactivity: Learn about the ever-evolving trends interactive multimedia and Flash development, who's doing it best, and the tricks to staying on top.

Download Will C. Alford's AJC presentation here.

Download Tracy Boyer's Multimedia presentation here.

Download Tracy Boyer's Multimedia Programs here.

Download Tracy Boyer's Multimedia Guide here.

Download Tracy Boyer's Multimedia Types here.

Download Tracy Boyer's Age of Uncertainty here.

Download Mary Peskin's Design presentation here.

Co-sponsored by Alabama State University Department of Communications, and the Alabama Press Association

In the new media landscape, visual journalism is more important than ever. Design is the differentiator in the marketplace, the integrator of new tools and processes, and the transformer of newsrooms -- and organizations -- that embrace innovation and creativity.

Find out how great storytelling and dynamic design come together in print and on screen to produce real return on innovation at API's one-day workshop, Visual Journalism R.O.I.  Discover fresh concepts, practical knowledge and critical skills to reach new audiences.

Get an inside look at the transformation going on in newsrooms across the country and hear from industry leaders who are leading innovation.  Find out how you can integrate print and Web operations to deliver dynamic content across platforms.  Discover how design adds to the value equation for your work, your career and your organization.

This workshop is for visual journalists and educators -- print and Web designers, editors, graphic artists, copy editors and photographers -- who want to be innovative, multi-platform storytellers.

WORKSHOP PROGRAM:

Design is Differentiator: Discover the power of design to entice people to read, use, share, interact and buy your products … and keep coming back for more. Powerful design tools increase impact, engagement and retention of stories. Mary Peskin, API Associate Director, will show you how to take your visual journalism to the next level.

Design is Integration: Find out how to develop a hybrid team of multimedia journalists who can attack the stories of the day from every angle more quickly and with focused resources.

Design is Transformation: In tough times, it's the brightest ideas that get noticed. Find out how your design can be a driver for innovation, enterprise and change across the organization. 

Return on Innovation: Good design adds value to the equation of your work, your career and your organization. Learn how you can get a return on innovation while inspiring yourself and your organization.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Visual journalists and educators -- print and Web designers, editors, graphic artists, copy editors and photographers -- who want to be innovative, multi-platform storytellers.

WORKSHOP AGENDA

8:15 - 9:00 a.m.: Check in (Attendees need to be registered in advance for this program. Registration will not be taken the day of the event.)
9:00 a.m. - noon: Morning session
Noon - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch on your own
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Afternoon session

Directions

Campus Map The John L. Buskey Health Science Center, where the workshop will be held, is Building #6 on the lower left hand side of the campus map.

Parking: Parking will be available on a grassy area across North University Drive from the Buskey Auditorium. An officer will be directing parking.

Accommodations

Additional workshop dates and locations:

April 17: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

The Particulars

Please read:
:: API's Registration, Tuition and Hotel Policies
:: Special requirements for international members

Tuition: $195

Note: Unlike API's multi-day seminars, workshop tuition is transferable but not refundable.

Hotel/Meal Package: Attendees are responsible for securing their own accommodations.
This charge is in addition to the tuition fee.

Location: John L. Buskey Health Science Center Auditorium
1155 N. University Dr.
Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama

(This seminar has already occured)