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SUMMARY:Making visual decisions in a world that never slows down
DESCRIPTION:We live and work in a visual world that never really pauses\, and photography doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. It unfolds in real time\, packed with distraction\, and uncertainty. Images are made\, edited\, approved\, shared\, and forgotten at a relentless pace. When you’re immersed in that cycle every day\, it’s easy to rely on instinct and habit without stopping to ask why. During this four-week course\, Jim Veneman\, a professor of photojournalism\, will discuss how to step back from the noise and look closely at how you’re seeing.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to make intentional visual decisions that shape the success of your stories\, even in distracting\, uncertain\, real-time environments. Reconnect with clarity\, curiosity\, and purpose—and renew your excitement for visual storytelling that is thoughtful\, meaningful\, and engaging. \n\n\n\nThose who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion. \n\n\n\nCourse topics include:\n\n\n\n\nRediscovering how you see\n\n\n\nThe weight of even the small decisions\n\n\n\nPhotography is storytelling at the speed of life\n\n\n\nMoving beyond the visual autopilot\n\n\n\nFinding the magic between the plans\n\n\n\nSeeing the familiar with fresh eyes\n\n\n\n\nRegister now \n\n\n\nScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nThe schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live\, you may watch a recording\, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Mondays at 11:00 am EST. \n\n\n\nCourse requirements\n\n\n\nBackground reading: Book excerpts and articlesLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Saturday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week. \n\n\n\nSystem requirements \n\n\n\nMTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and fees \n\n\n\nCourse fee: $75 (Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course\, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet\, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by March 13\, 2026. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMTI is a division of the
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SUMMARY:AI and journalism: Using AI effectively and ethical concerns
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the field of journalism\, offering powerful tools to boost efficiency and accuracy. Discover ways to use AI to work smarter without sacrificing quality. During this four-week course\, Dr. Akosua Frempong\, a freelance journalist and the founder of Listening Ear Communications\, will discuss the strengths and limitations of AI tools\, and how to spot inaccuracies and avoid misinformation.  \n\n\n\nDiscover effective and ethical ways to use AI that enhance both your productivity and the reliability of your reporting. Mastering AI in journalism is about more than just efficiency—it’s about building trust with your audience. Learn how to be transparent about your AI usage\, ensuring you maintain credibility and operate with integrity. You can apply AI in a God-honoring way\, that balances technological innovation with journalistic principles of accuracy\, fairness\, and truth.  \n\n\n\nThose who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion. \n\n\n\nCourse topics include:\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1: What is AI?\n\n\n\nWeek 2: News outlets’ usage\n\n\n\nWeek 3: Ethical concerns\n\n\n\nWeek 4: Looking forward\n\n\n\n\nRegister now \n\n\n\nScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nThe schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live\, you may watch a recording\, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Mondays at 2:00 pm EDT. \n\n\n\nCourse requirements\n\n\n\nBackground reading: Book excerpts and articlesLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Saturday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week. \n\n\n\nSystem requirements \n\n\n\nMTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and fees \n\n\n\nCourse fee: $75 (Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course\, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet\, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by August 25\, 2025. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContributing sponsor:
URL:https://magazinetraining.com/event/ai-and-journalism-using-ai-effectively-and-ethical-concerns/
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SUMMARY:From print to digital: Thinking differently about the same story
DESCRIPTION:Today’s audiences are more likely to engage with a device than a piece of paper—but not always. An integrated multimedia\, multiplatform approach can serve existing audiences\, engage new ones\, and help you tell your story better to both. During this four-week course\, Dr. David Dixon\, professor and co-chair of communication at Messiah University\, will discuss how to effectively adapt your storytelling to digital platforms while maintaining meaningful connections with your audience.Discover how to grab attention and keep readers engaged in the fast-paced world of digital media while adapting your storytelling to resonate with your audience’s online habits. Learn the importance of understanding your audience’s needs—even when they’re not directly communicating—and gain strategies for navigating the ever-changing technological landscape. You’ll explore how to expand your reach to new audiences without losing touch with loyal followers. \n\n\n\nCourse topics include:\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Selling the story (and publication) works differently online—from getting the audience’s attention to keeping them engaged\n\n\n\nWeek 2: Stories must be told differently online to match the audience’s experience with the media\n\n\n\nWeek 3: Listening to audiences is crucial—even when they’re not talking to you\n\n\n\nWeek 4: Always playing catch-up: Technological changes mean expanding to new audiences while retaining existing ones\n\n\n\n\nRegister now \n\n\n\nScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nThe schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live\, you may watch a recording\, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST. \n\n\n\nCourse requirements\n\n\n\nBackground reading: Book excerpts and articlesLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Tuesday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week. \n\n\n\nSystem requirements \n\n\n\nMTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and fees \n\n\n\nCourse fee: $75 (Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course\, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet\, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by January 23\, 2025. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContributing sponsor:
URL:https://magazinetraining.com/event/from-print-to-digital-thinking-differently-about-the-same-story/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Magazine Design
DESCRIPTION:Discover principles and tips to design an engaging publication that entices readers and communicates the magazine’s mission. During this six-week course\, Lea Greene\, publication content manager and designer for SACONNECTS\, and James Njoroge\, art director of Timazi\, will discuss how to design a magazine that draws your readers’ attention and makes a visual impact. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how the principles of legibility\, hierarchy\, contrast\, consistency\, and appropriateness influence the design of your publication. You’ll learn how a strategic plan to combine words and images will create a sense of purpose in each spread and how to evaluate your designs to see if a redesign is needed. \n\n\n\nThis course is the third and final in an online series in which you will gain an overview of magazine publishing\, including a basic understanding of the elements of magazine business\, editing\, and design. The series includes an online course in each of these three main areas. You may choose to take one\, two\, or all three of the segments. The prior two courses in the series are available as self-guided courses. \n\n\n\nThose who complete each course will receive a certificate of completion for that course\, but those who complete all three will receive a certificate of completion for the entire series. \n\n\n\nCourse topics include:\n\n\n\n\nTypography\n\n\n\nWords and images\n\n\n\nDesigning the spread\n\n\n\nDesigning the magazine cover\n\n\n\nPhotography for publication\n\n\n\nMagazine redesign\n\n\n\n\nRegister now \n\n\n\nScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nThe schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live\, you may watch a recording\, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 10:00 am EDT. \n\n\n\nCourse requirements\n\n\n\nBackground reading: Book excerpts and articlesLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Monday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week. \n\n\n\nSystem requirements \n\n\n\nMTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and fees \n\n\n\nThere are two ways to participate. You may register for the full access to the course or you may choose to audit the course.  \n\n\n\n\nFull participants will have access to weekly live sessions\, reading material\, assignments\, personalized feedback\, opportunities for consulting\, and encouragement and interaction with other classmates in the forum. Upon completion of the course\, a certificate will be awarded.\n\n\n\nAuditors will only have access to the live sessions and reading material each week. Auditors will not receive a certificate of completion.\n\n\n\n\nCourse fee: $150Auditing fee: $75(Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course\, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet\, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by September 6\, 2024. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students for full course\, unlimited auditing seats \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContributing sponsor: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Cut in A Moment on Unsplash
URL:https://magazinetraining.com/event/introduction-to-magazine-design/
CATEGORIES:Online courses
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Magazine Editing
DESCRIPTION:Determine how you can work with writers and craft articles that touch the lives of readers. During this six-week course\, Jeremy Weber\, director of CT Global\, and Esther Nyaga\, publishing manager of Publishing Institute of Africa\, will discuss the many facets of the job of magazine editor\, developing your magazine’s profile\, working with writers\, writing effective callouts\, titles\, and side bars\, and solving common manuscript problems. \n\n\n\nDigital technology has changed the face of magazine publishing\, but editing and presenting relevant content to your audience is still the cornerstone of an excellent magazine. Discover the time-tested principles of magazine editing and hear some of the secrets experienced editors use to work more efficiently and effectively. \n\n\n\nThis course is the second in an online series in which you will gain an overview of magazine publishing\, including a basic understanding of the elements of magazine business\, editing\, and design. The series will include an online course in each of these three main areas. You may choose to take one\, two\, or all three of the segments. \n\n\n\nThose who complete each course will receive a certificate of completion for that course\, but those who complete all three will receive a certificate of completion for the entire series. \n\n\n\nCourse topics include:\n\n\n\n\nThe magazine profile\n\n\n\nManuscript editing\n\n\n\nWriting leads and conclusions\n\n\n\nPresenting the material\n\n\n\nEditorial planning\n\n\n\nDeveloping writers\n\n\n\n\nRegister now \n\n\n\nScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nThe schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live\, you may watch a recording\, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Saturdays at 2:00 pm EDT. \n\n\n\nCourse requirements\n\n\n\nBackground reading: Book excerpts and articlesLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Thursday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week. \n\n\n\nSystem requirements \n\n\n\nMTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and fees \n\n\n\nThere are two ways to participate. You may register for the full access to the course or you may choose to audit the course.  \n\n\n\n\nFull participants will have access to weekly live sessions\, reading material\, assignments\, personalized feedback\, opportunities for consulting\, and encouragement and interaction with other classmates in the forum. Upon completion of the course\, a certificate will be awarded.\n\n\n\nAuditors will only have access to the live sessions and reading material each week. Auditors will not receive a certificate of completion.\n\n\n\n\nCourse fee: $150Auditing fee: $75(Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course\, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet\, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by March 22\, 2024. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContributing sponsor: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Iwaria Inc. on Unsplash
URL:https://magazinetraining.com/event/introduction-to-magazine-editing/
CATEGORIES:Online courses
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Magazine Management
DESCRIPTION:**All 20 full-participation class seats are full. However\, seats for auditing are still available.** \n\n\n\nDiscover how to apply sound business principles to establish your periodical on a solid foundation. During this eight-week course\, David Renard\, a partner with mediaIDEAS\, and Francis Ayieko\, founder and publisher of Nairobi-based Christian newspaper The Shepherd\, will discuss good business principles to help your magazine succeed.  \n\n\n\nYou will discover how to avoid common pitfalls and build your magazine on a firm foundation. You’ll learn the basics needed to launch a successful publication–or strengthen a current one–from growing your audience and developing a business strategy to researching your readers and moving from print to digital. \n\n\n\nThis course is the first in an online series in which you will gain an overview of magazine publishing\, including a basic understanding of the elements of magazine business\, editing\, and design. The series will include an online course in each of these three main areas. You may choose to take one\, two\, or all three of the segments.  \n\n\n\nThose who complete each course will receive a certificate of completion for that course\, but those who complete all three will receive a certificate of completion for the entire series. \n\n\n\nCourse topics include:\n\n\n\n\nBuilding a publishing model\n\n\n\nFinding readers in print and online\n\n\n\nDistribution and fulfillment\n\n\n\nProduction fundamentals\n\n\n\nFunding and sustaining your publication\n\n\n\nConducting audience research\n\n\n\nDeveloping a business strategy\n\n\n\nOvercoming the digital publishing hurdle and digital marketing\n\n\n\n\nRegister now \n\n\n\nScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nThe schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live\, you may watch a recording\, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Saturdays at 9:00 am EDT. \n\n\n\nCourse requirements\n\n\n\nBackground reading: Book excerpts and articlesLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Thursday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week. \n\n\n\nSystem requirements \n\n\n\nMTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and fees \n\n\n\nThere are two ways to participate. You may register for the full access to the course or you may choose to audit the course.  \n\n\n\n**All 20 full-participation class seats are full. However\, seats for auditing are still available.** \n\n\n\n\nFull participants will have access to weekly live sessions\, reading material\, assignments\, personalized feedback\, opportunities for consulting\, and encouragement and interaction with other classmates in the forum. Upon completion of the course\, a certificate will be awarded.\n\n\n\nAuditors will only have access to the live sessions and reading material each week. Auditors will not receive a certificate of completion.\n\n\n\n\nCourse fee: $150 Auditing fee: $75  (Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course\, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet\, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by September 13\, 2023. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContributing sponsor: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Microsoft Edge on Unsplash
URL:https://magazinetraining.com/event/introduction-to-magazine-management/
CATEGORIES:Online courses
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SUMMARY:Smartphones\, social media\, and your magazine: Learn how to produce content and promote your publication
DESCRIPTION:To be current and competitive in the publishing industry\, journalists must be multimedia reporters\, and the key to success is your smartphone. During this four-week course\, Dr. Akosua Frempong\, a digital\, print\, and broadcast media journalist\, will discuss how magazine journalists can use two essential tools–a smartphone and social media.  \n\n\n\nDiscover how to create multimedia content by taking photos and video with your smartphone and then disseminating the content through social media. Social media is an effective tool for the promotion of your brand or publication\, but each platform is unique. Learn how to choose the best platforms for your publication and audience\, and how to connect with and know what your target audience wants so you can serve them well. \n\n\n\nCourse topics include:\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Use your smartphone for magazine content production\, including videos and images\n\n\n\nWeek 2: Create and optimize magazine content for smartphone audiences\n\n\n\nWeek 3: Discover how to use social media for magazine content and publication promotion\n\n\n\nWeek 4: Marketing your magazine brand or publication through websites\, emails\, and social media ads \n\n\n\n\nRegister now \n\n\n\nScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nThe schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live\, you may watch a recording\, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Thursdays at 2:00 pm EDT. \n\n\n\nCourse requirements\n\n\n\nBackground reading: Book excerpts and articlesLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Tuesday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week. \n\n\n\nSystem requirements \n\n\n\nMTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and fees \n\n\n\nCourse fee: $75 (Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course\, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet\, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by April 17\, 2023. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContributing sponsor: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Taan Huyn on Unsplash
URL:https://magazinetraining.com/event/smartphones-social-media-and-your-magazine-learn-how-to-produce-content-and-promote-your-publication/
CATEGORIES:Online courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T024652
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SUMMARY:Write powerful stories
DESCRIPTION:Stories speak to the hearts of your readers allowing them to experience first-hand the way God can change a life. During this four-week course\, Anne Marie Winz\, a writer and instructor with Cru\, will provide an overview of how to write powerful stories. \n\n\n\nDiscover how to reach into the hearts of your readers and write with confidence so that your message will be clear and powerful. A well-written article helps the reader to understand and stay interested through setting\, article focus and organization\, conflict\, and skilled self-editing.  \n\n\n\nCourse topics include:\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Collect the information that will put your readers on locationWeek 2: Focus and organize your material around one main ideaWeek 3: Discover how conflict adds interestWeek 4: Use self-editing tips to improve your prose \n\n\n\nRegister now \n\n\n\nScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nThe schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live\, you may watch a recording\, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Mondays at 11:30 am EDT. \n\n\n\nCourse requirements\n\n\n\nBackground reading: Manual units and e-booksLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Friday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week. \n\n\n\nSystem requirements \n\n\n\nMTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and fees \n\n\n\nCourse fee: $75 (Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course\, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet\, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by September 12\, 2022. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContributing sponsor: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Andrew Seaman on Unsplash
URL:https://magazinetraining.com/event/write-powerful-stories/
CATEGORIES:Online courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220527T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T024652
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SUMMARY:Putting it all together
DESCRIPTION:How do you put the pieces of magazine publishing together? An appealing\, professional\, and comprehensive magazine requires keen oversight and a committed team–whether online or in print. During this four-week course\, Dr. Charles W. Christian\, multimedia journalist\, columnist\, and news anchor and former managing editor of Holiness Today and Grace & Peace magazines\, will provide an overview of the process of magazine assembly and editing. \n\n\n\nDiscover how to cast the vision and build the brand of your magazine. Learn how to work within a budget to determine your personnel needs and fine-tune your editing and distribution process. Charles will also address the special issues related to organizational structure and audience needs for editors publishing a denominational or organization-based magazine.  \n\n\n\nCourse topics include:\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Vision and branding of the magazineWeek 2: Working within a budget to determine personnel (editorial team\, designers\, distribution\, etc.)Week 3: The editing and distribution processWeek 4: Special issues related to supervision and audience \n\n\n\nRegister now \n\n\n\nScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nThe schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live\, you may watch a recording\, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Mondays at 11:00 am EDT. \n\n\n\nCourse requirements\n\n\n\nBackground reading: Manual units and e-booksLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Friday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week \n\n\n\nSystem requirements \n\n\n\nMTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and fees \n\n\n\nCourse fee: $75 (Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course\, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet\, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by April 15\, 2021. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContributing sponsor: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Diva Plavalaguna from Pexels
URL:https://magazinetraining.com/event/putting-it-all-together/
CATEGORIES:Online courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T024652
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SUMMARY:The essentials of magazine publishing
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of creating or relaunching a magazine? You probably have lots of questions about where to start\, how to build an audience\, what’s the best format to use\, and how to support the magazine financially. During this four-week course\, Lou Ann Sabatier\, principal of Sabatier Consulting and popular conference speaker\, will introduce the essential business principles needed to publish a magazine. \nYou’ll emerge from the course with a working knowledge of how to launch or relaunch a magazine\, and you’ll gain an understanding of publishing processes and terminology\, learn proven techniques and tools for your publishing operation\, and sharpen your skills through class assignments and instructor feedback. \nCourse topics include:\n\nWeek 1: Four key parts of your business strategy\nWeek 2: Creating relevant content\nWeek 3: Finding readers for your publication\nWeek 4: Funding and sustaining your publication\n\nRegister now \nScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule \nThe schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live\, you may watch a recording\, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Mondays at 11:00 am EDT. \nCourse requirements\nBackground reading: TBD\nLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.\nForum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.\nHomework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Friday each week. \nTime required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week \nSystem requirements \nMTI website\nClass instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time. \nClickMeeting\nThe online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop: \n \nRegistration and fees \nCourse fee: $75 (Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)\nPayment options: Credit card via PayPal\nRegistration: Please register online by October 11\, 2021. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.\nClass size: Up to 20 students \nIf you would like to participate in the course\, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet\, please contact MTI to discuss other options. \n \n \nContributing sponsor: \n \n \nPhoto by Ivan Diaz on Unsplash \n 
URL:https://magazinetraining.com/event/the-essentials-of-magazine-publishing/
CATEGORIES:Online courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210528T170000
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SUMMARY:Unleash the power of typography
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nGraphic design is the marriage of word and image. It is important to embrace the art of typography and learn how to make it shine in your designs. Well-designed typography is the secret weapon of publications on a shoe-string budget. Learn how to apply basic typography principles to communicate more effectively and draw busy readers to your page. This course will not only build your skills and inspire creative exploration; it will also grow your appreciation for the artistry of beautiful letterforms. Great typography is within your grasp! During this four-week course\, award-winning designer Anne Elhajoui will provide numerous examples and live demonstrations to guide you on your journey to unleash the power of type in your magazine. You will better grasp the purposes of typography\, understand the key design principles of type and letter spacing\, learn to avoid common mistakes\, and discover methods to fine-tune your design. Weekly assignments will allow you to apply the principles to your magazine in a meaningful way. \nContributing sponsor\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAnne ElhajouiTrainerAward-winning designer Anne Elhajoui is the senior graphic designer of Southeastern Guide Dogs in Sarasota\, Florida\, and is the art director of their magazine\, Life Unleashed. She is also the former art director of Discipleship Journal\, the Navigators’ Disciple!\, and Venice magazine\, a lifestyle magazine of Venice\, Florida. She runs her own design business\, AEIOU Design\, where she designs logos\, brochures\, ads\, greeting cards\, menus\, and books. Anne earned an M.S. in design from Pratt Institute in New York City\, and has taught online and in-person with MTI in Bulgaria\, Croatia\, India\, Kenya\, and Côte d’Ivoire.ScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule\nThe schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live\, you may watch a recording\, which is available online anytime. Exact dates and times for the sessions is to be determined. \nWeekly requirements\nBackground reading: TBDLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Friday each week. \nTime required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week \nSystem requirements\nMTI website\nClass instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free membership section. You may signup for a free membership at any time. \nClickMeeting\nThe online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop:  \nRegistration and fees\nCourse fee: $75 (Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPalRegistration: Please register online by April 23\, 2021. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students \n  \nIf you would like to participate in the course\, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet\, please contact MTI to discuss other options.
URL:https://magazinetraining.com/event/unleash-the-power-of-typography/
LOCATION:Introduction to magazine publishing course
CATEGORIES:Featured,Online courses
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