Tuesday May 1

CHECK OUT THE SUMMER PROGRAM BELOW
Vocabulary 13 is due today, the grade of the marking period
You are working on your scenes.
You should have 1) description of assignment
                          2) handout on how to correctly format a theatre script
                           3) jazz age word list

Grading: as this will take 6 or 7 class periods, it will count for 1 writing grade of 30%, 1 class participation grade of 25%, which is actually your performance on the day, and finally a second class participation grade of 25%, which will be given be your peers. It is important that everyone contributes each day.

     I showed you the following in class. Talk to me, if you would like to apply. As I said, your chances are very high that you'll get into the program. They pay you, and it will look outstanding on a college application.

April 18, 2012

Dear Principal or Career Counselor:

The Democrat and Chronicle is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology for its annual Taub Scholars Multimedia Journalism Academy, a training program that introduces potential future journalists to the new world of multimedia journalism. We invite you to nominate current 10^th-graders and 11^th graders. The academy will be held from July 23-27, 2012.

Two days of the program will be held at RIT and three days of the program will be held at the Democrat and Chronicle, 55 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester.  The sessions meet all day, and lunch and refreshments are included.  Students will get hands-on instruction in how to be a journalist in the fast-paced, 24-7 world of media where journalists report and produce stories for multiple platforms - - web, mobile, tablet and print.  D&C journalists and RIT faculty will teach the sessions.  By the end of the week they’ll have produced online journalism pieces that include shooting video, taking photos, writing stories, and utilizing social media such as Twitter and Facebook for journalism.  Students will also get exposure to life on the RIT college campus, and learn more about what it takes to get accepted to college and thrive there.

There is no charge for students who are admitted to the academy. Each student will receive a $200 stipend after they successfully complete the one-week session. The stipend is from a memorial fund honoring the late journalist Peter B. Taub.

We are asking you to:

1. Nominate one or two students from your school.

2. Have students fill out the attached nomination form.

3. Have students write a 300-word essay on why they should be selected.  Essays must be typed.

4. Send in your nominating letter for each student.

While students from throughout the region may apply, we will give preference to qualified students who live in the city of Rochester. We select only six students and it’s highly competitive.  

Nominations must be received no later than 5 pm. Friday, May 11, 2012.  Nominations should be sent to Dottie Savage, Democrat and Chronicle, 55 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, New York 14614-2001 or via fax at 585-258-2485.  Winners will be announced by early June and receive more details.  If you have questions, please contact me at 585-258-9876 or by e-mail at jsutter@democratandchronicle.com.

Jane Sutter

Editor of Community Partnerships and Niche Content

Application for Taub Multimedia Journalism Academy 2012

I am applying for the opportunity to attend the Taub Multimedia Journalism Academy from July 23-27 at the Democrat and Chronicle and Rochester Institute of Technology. I understand that sessions begin each day at 9 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. and that attendance is mandatory for all sessions. I understand that if I am accepted to the Academy and if I am also working at a summer job, I need to arrange time off to attend the Academy. If I am accepted to the Academy and I successfully complete it, I will receive a $200 stipend.

Name (please print)____________________________________________________

Mailing address_______________________________________________________

City or town and ZIP code______________________________________________

Home phone____________________________Cell phone_____________________

Name of school________________________________________________________

Current year in school (sophomore, junior, etc.) ______________________________

Current GPA__________________________________________________________

Race or ethnic origin____________________________________________________

Parents’ names_________________________________________________________

Daytime contact numbers_________________________________________________

Applicant’s signature______________________________________________________

Attach to this a typed essay, no more than 300 words, of why you should be selected to the academy and how you will utilize skills learned to advance journalistic efforts (web, print, broadcast) at your school. Be sure to include information on any journalism experience or classes you’ve taken.