Introduction
Since the conception of our magazine, we have had the idea to create a young journalist training program. The program would include opportunities for aspiring young journalists to learn from industry professionals currently working in the field. It includes learning about better interview techniques, how to search for special angles to report, and use of professional equipment.
We will host free bi-weekly training seminars starting February, 2013 until end of July, 2013 for participants between the ages of 7 and 15 years old. The program will encompass an educational space with an emphasis on the creative. Our goal for this training program is to not only provide a definitive foundation for youth to contribute and take part in Voice K magazine but also properly prepare them for their future into the world of magazine publication and/or other multi-media career aspirations.
We will host free bi-weekly training seminars starting February, 2013 until end of July, 2013 for participants between the ages of 7 and 15 years old. The program will encompass an educational space with an emphasis on the creative. Our goal for this training program is to not only provide a definitive foundation for youth to contribute and take part in Voice K magazine but also properly prepare them for their future into the world of magazine publication and/or other multi-media career aspirations.
Program Funders and Sponsors
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Schedule
1. Introduction to Journalism
Tue, Feb 5, 2013 5-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3X4
2. Journalism Writing Format and Exercise for Kids
Sun, Feb 24, 2013 1-4pm
Golden Key Cultural Center
3558 Erindale Station Road, Mississauga, ON L5C 2T1
Guest Speaker: Bruce Leslie, Publisher & Editor of www.yourmississaugabiz.com
3. A Picture Worth a Thousand Words - Photojournalism
Tue, Mar 5, 2013 5-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Guest Speaker: Richard Lautens - Photojournalist, Toronto Star
4. How to Pitch Your Story to the Editor
Sun, Mar 17, 2013 1-4pm
Golden Key Cultural Center
Guest Speaker: Delight Greenidge, Business Journalist for The Winnipeg Free Press, The Toronto Sun and more. Author of three books.
5. Broadcast Journalism, How Is It Different?
Tue, Apr 16, 2013, 5-8 pm (Time has changed)
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Guest Speaker: Cindy Pom, Reporter at Global Toronto (Cancelled)
6. Reporting at an Event & Interview Techniques
Sun, Apr.28, 2013, 1-4pm (Date has changed)
Golden Key Cultural Center
7. Using Video Cameras
Tue, May 7,2013, 5-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
8.Field Trip
Sun, May 19,2013,11am - 5pm
Toronto International Circus Festival at Habourfront Centre
9. Editing Process – How to Make Your Writing Better
Tue, Jun.11,2013, 5-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Guest: Daniel Schneider, President of Brand Management Agency; instructor at Humber College
10. Famous People Interview
Sun,Jun.23,2013, 1-4pm
Golden Key Cultural Center
Guest Speaker: David Wojcik, host of In Business (Rogers TV); host of BiZ TV Canada (Online)
11. Video Editing and Prepare for the Final Presentation
Tue, Jul 9,2013, 5-8 pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
12. Final Product Showcase & Presentation
Tue, Jul.23,2013, 6-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Tue, Feb 5, 2013 5-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3X4
2. Journalism Writing Format and Exercise for Kids
Sun, Feb 24, 2013 1-4pm
Golden Key Cultural Center
3558 Erindale Station Road, Mississauga, ON L5C 2T1
Guest Speaker: Bruce Leslie, Publisher & Editor of www.yourmississaugabiz.com
3. A Picture Worth a Thousand Words - Photojournalism
Tue, Mar 5, 2013 5-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Guest Speaker: Richard Lautens - Photojournalist, Toronto Star
4. How to Pitch Your Story to the Editor
Sun, Mar 17, 2013 1-4pm
Golden Key Cultural Center
Guest Speaker: Delight Greenidge, Business Journalist for The Winnipeg Free Press, The Toronto Sun and more. Author of three books.
5. Broadcast Journalism, How Is It Different?
Tue, Apr 16, 2013, 5-8 pm (Time has changed)
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Guest Speaker: Cindy Pom, Reporter at Global Toronto (Cancelled)
6. Reporting at an Event & Interview Techniques
Sun, Apr.28, 2013, 1-4pm (Date has changed)
Golden Key Cultural Center
7. Using Video Cameras
Tue, May 7,2013, 5-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
8.Field Trip
Sun, May 19,2013,11am - 5pm
Toronto International Circus Festival at Habourfront Centre
9. Editing Process – How to Make Your Writing Better
Tue, Jun.11,2013, 5-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Guest: Daniel Schneider, President of Brand Management Agency; instructor at Humber College
10. Famous People Interview
Sun,Jun.23,2013, 1-4pm
Golden Key Cultural Center
Guest Speaker: David Wojcik, host of In Business (Rogers TV); host of BiZ TV Canada (Online)
11. Video Editing and Prepare for the Final Presentation
Tue, Jul 9,2013, 5-8 pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
12. Final Product Showcase & Presentation
Tue, Jul.23,2013, 6-8pm
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Registration
Registration starts on Jan 7, 2013. Spots are limited and give priority to Voice K journalists. Qualification are based on children's writing skills and time of application. (REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED)
Program Schedule
Date & TimeTue, Feb 5, 2013
5-8pm |
LocationDixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3X4 |
TopicIntroduction to journalism and journalism program
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FacilitatorsJoanna Liu
Kelly Potter Lindel Merraro |
Guest Speaker
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Sun, Feb 24, 2013 1-4pm
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Golden Key Cultural Center
3558 Erindale Station Road, Mississauga, ON L5C 2T1 |
Journalism Writing Format and Exercise for Kids
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Joanna Liu
Amanda Hosein |
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Tue, Mar 5, 2013
5- 8pm |
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3X4 |
A Picture Worth a Thousand Words - Photojournalism
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Joanna Liu
Linda Hermiz |
Richard Lautens, Photojournalist,
Toronto Star |
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Sun, Mar 17, 2013
1-4 pm |
Golden Key Cultural Center
3558 Erindale Station Road, Mississauga, ON L5C 2T1 |
How to pitch your story to the editor
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Joanna Liu
I-Yana Tucker |
Delight Greenidge,
business journalist, author of three books |
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Tue, Apr. 16, 2013
5-8pm |
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3X4 |
Broadcast Journalism
How is it different? |
Joanna Liu
Kelly Potter |
Cindy Pom, reporter at Global Toronto
Guest speaker canceled Class as usual |
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Sun, Apr. 28 ,2013
1-4pm |
Golden Key Cultural Center
3558 Erindale Station Road, Mississauga, ON L5C 2T1 |
Interview Techniques
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Joanna Liu
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Tue, May 7, 2013
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Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3X4 |
Using Video Camera
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Joanna Liu
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David Miao, Professional Independent Videographer, previously with various online news channels
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Sun, May 19, 2013
11 am - 5 pm |
Meet Up Location: Free Bus Transportation
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 3650 Dixie, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3X4 Event Location: 235 Queens Quay West Toronto, Ontario, Canada @ Harbourfront Centre |
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Joanna Liu
Amanda Hosein Linda Hermiz Parents Volunteers Ellen Chao Lily Meng Lucy Chen |
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Seminar Gallery
Seminar Contests and Winners
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Seminar 3 : A picture Worth a Thousand Words ---- Picture Taking Contest
Rule: young journalists were given free time to take pictures of people in the room, pictures needs to come in before next seminar. Best pictures will be determined by the Voice K editorial team. Winner: Sunni Zhou (Age 10) Picture: Wendy taking a picture with camera |
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Seminar 5: Broadcasting Journalism ---- Best Broadcast Reporter Contest
Rules: young journalists are divided into pairs and together they create a fake news to report in front of camera. The winner will be determined by votes from other young journalists, the top three highest votes are the winners! Winners: #1 Georgia Sa #2 Wendy Wang #2 Selena Zhou |
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Seminar 6: Reporting at an Event & Interview Techniques
Rules: Young reporters are divided into pairs to prepare an interview, where one child will be the host, the other be the guest. They picked random topics from a hat and had 20 minutes of preparation time. Winners: #1 Farida and Amira Radwan #2 Georgia Sa and Wendy Wang #3 Dea Yu and Rodhiyah Ameen |
Winner's Photo
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