Mark your calendars for the next Fall Conference Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center. The event will feature several rounds of concurrent sessions covering a variety of topics of importance to scholastic journalists and advisers.
Do you feel passionate about telling true stories that make the news? Acquire critical tools to become a multi-skilled journalist in this ever-changing digital landscape. Practice the art of interviewing, multimedia reporting, writing, editing, and producing alongside a professional journalist. Explore visual journalism and social media storytelling, and work with your instructor to produce a news website. Registration opens Feb. 1, 2024. Limited need-based scholarships are available. For more details, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/multimedia-journalism.
Are you interested in careers in the film, television, radio, online, mobile and other new media industries? In this course, participants will be introduced to the exciting entertainment field and what it encompasses. They will gain valuable skills for conceiving what stories are worth telling while also gaining an understanding of the implications of visual storytelling in society. They will learn the basics of content production, from screenwriting to digital editing. Over the course of the week, they will work on a project to showcase in their portfolios. Registration opens Feb.1, 2024. Limited need-based financial support is available. For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/entertainment-media-studies.
In this course, participants will learn to find and tell stories that matter with a focus on developing storytelling skills in audio and visual forms. They’ll consider what makes a story important, how to gather credible information, and how to present it in the most effective way. Participants will practice and hone technical skills in reporting, videography and video editing as the class works together with the instructors to produce a class project. Registration opens Feb. 1, 2024. Limited need-based financial support is available. For more details, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/journalism.
Learn how to become a creative problem solver, writer, decision-maker, and persuasive communicator within traditional and new media in this exciting Advertising and Public Relations camp. Explore ways to reach target audiences and effectively communicate your messages to the public, and even design an integrated campaign for a non-profit organization. Registration opens Feb. 1, 2024. Limited need-based financial support is available. For more details, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/advertising-public-relations.
Mercer University's Center for Collaborative Journalism and the Georgia Scholastic Press Association will host a High School Journalism Advisers Workshop June 6-7, 2024, on Mercer's Macon campus. The workshop itself will be free to attend and will include sessions such as introduction to audio, introduction to photo and video, on writing and editing, crafting story ideas or others. A hotel block is available for reservations.
GSPA and its members from across the state will celebrate the best in scholastic journalism at the Spring Workshop and Awards. The event will be held at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education on Monday, March 25, 2024. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. A workshop will lead the event, 9-11:45 a.m., followed by a banquet-style awards luncheon at noon, catered by the Georgia Center. Professional dress is suggested.
GSPA will recognize the hard work of yearbook and literary magazine staffs during an awards program Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. The celebration will feature General Excellence competition rankings and Individual Award winners from the summer 2023 contests.
Mark your calendars for the next Fall Conference Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center. The event will feature several rounds of concurrent sessions covering a variety of topics of importance to scholastic journalists and advisers.
Do you feel passionate about telling true stories that make the news? Acquire critical tools to become a multi-skilled journalist in this ever-changing digital landscape. Practice the art of interviewing, multimedia reporting, writing, editing, and producing alongside a professional journalist. Explore visual journalism and social media storytelling, and work with your instructor to produce a news website. For more details, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/multimedia-journalism.
Are you interested in careers in the film, television, radio, online, mobile and other new media industries? In this course, participants will be introduced to the exciting entertainment field and what it encompasses. They will gain valuable skills for conceiving what stories are worth telling while also gaining an understanding of the implications of visual storytelling in society. They will learn the basics of content production, from screenwriting to digital editing. Over the course of the week, they will work on a project to showcase in their portfolios. For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/entertainment-media-studies.
In this course, participants will learn to find and tell stories that matter with a focus on developing storytelling skills in audio and visual forms. They’ll consider what makes a story important, how to gather credible information, and how to present it in the most effective way. Participants will practice and hone technical skills in reporting, videography and video editing as the class works together with the instructors to produce a broadcast show. For more details, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/journalism.
Learn how to become a creative problem solver, writer, decision-maker, and persuasive communicator within traditional and new media in this exciting Advertising and Public Relations camp. Explore ways to reach target audiences and effectively communicate your messages to the public, and even design an integrated campaign for a non-profit organization. Registration opens Jan. 11, 2023. For more details, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/advertising-public-relations.
Submit General Excellence and Individual Awards entries for Yearbook and Literary magazines.
GSPA and its members from across the state will celebrate the best in scholastic journalism at the Spring Workshop and Awards. The event will be held at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Registration for the Spring Awards is now available at this link: 2023 Spring Workshop and Awards. View the Spring Awards section for more information and an example of what to expect. Please note: there is a maximum of 250 attendees, and registration will end once that number is reached.
Seniors are invited to enter the Georgia Champion Journalist and Junior Journalist of the Year contests. The complete 2023 Champion Journalist and Jr. Champion Journalist Guidelines and form for entry will be available for submission Dec. 1, 2022 through Jan. 22, 2023. Entrants must create a comprehensive online portfolio to showcase their best journalistic pieces, skills and achievements. There are no entry fees for either of these contests. All completed entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 22, 2023.
Check out contest details at https://www.ugagspa.org/ga-joy.
Students should write 300-500 words addressing the new prompt for 2022. The entry form will be available for submission on Dec. 1, 2022, and the contest deadline is Jan. 31, 2023.
Submit General Excellence and Individual Awards entries for newspaper, newsmagazine, news websites, and broadcasting published between Feb. 1, 2022, and Feb. 15, 2023.
GSPA will recognize the hard work of yearbook and literary magazine staffs during an awards program Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. The celebration will feature General Excellence competition rankings and Individual Award winners from the summer 2022 contests.
Reserve your spot at the 2022 GSPA Fall Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center. The event will feature several rounds of concurrent sessions covering a variety of topics of importance to scholastic journalists and advisers. The cost is $15 per student. Membership dues cover adviser registration fees. Registration will close Sept. 16, or when the the event reaches capacity.
Are you interested in careers in the film, television, radio, online, mobile and other new media industries? In this course, participants will be introduced to the exciting entertainment field and what it encompasses. They will gain valuable skills for conceiving what stories are worth telling while also gaining an understanding of the implications of visual storytelling in society. They will learn the basics of content production, from screenwriting to digital editing. Over the course of the week, they will work on a project to showcase in their portfolios. There is an option for overnight camp June 26-July 2 OR day camp June 27-July 1. Registration opens in February. For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/entertainment-media-studies.
The journalism field is evolving to encompass multiple platforms. In this course, participants will acquire some of the tools needed to become a multi-skilled journalist in this digital age. They will practice the art of interviewing, multimedia reporting, writing, editing and producing. They also will explore visual journalism and social media storytelling. The class will work together with the instructor to produce a news website. There is an option for overnight camp June 12-18 OR day camp June 13-17. Registration opens in February. For more details, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/journalism.
In the Advertising and Public Relations course, participants will learn how to become creative problem solvers, writers, decision-makers and persuasive communicators within traditional and new media. Students will study ways to reach target audiences and effectively communicate their messages to the general public. As a class, they will design an integrated campaign for a non-profit organization. There is an option for overnight camp June 12-18 OR day camp June 13-17. Registration opens in February. For more details, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/advertising-public-relations.
GSPA will collaborate with Mercer University’s Center for Collaborative Journalism to host a workshop for high school media advisers June 6-7, 2022 in Macon. Register here!
Seasoned media advisers and newbies alike will get to convene with their peers and acquire/refresh practical, teachable skills at this intensive retreat. Hands-on sessions will offer various media production skills, including photo/video, data reporting, social media and more.
GSPA and its members from across the state will celebrate the best in scholastic journalism at the 2022 Spring Workshop and Awards. The event will be held at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education on Monday, April 11. A workshop will lead the event, 9-11:45 a.m., followed by a banquet-style awards luncheon at noon, catered by the Georgia Center. Professional dress is suggested.
We will recognize recipients of awards administered throughout the year, including the Summer Yearbook and Literary Magazine contest winners, Georgia Champion and Junior Champion Journalists, First Amendment Essay finalists, Achievement Award winners and Spring Broadcast, Newspaper, Newsmagazine and News Website contest winners. We hope you’ll plan to join us for this special day honoring all of your hard work! Registration information will be available in the spring.
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk6bAA554rQ746WB14yw_bvM1qT_Fe9Uiv5yv-fdzJZp90DA/viewform
We look forward to welcoming our members to Athens, Georgia for a day filled with engaging and informative sessions, networking, on-the-spot competitions and more. Details to follow.
Submit General Excellence and Individual Awards entries for newspaper, newsmagazine, news websites, and broadcasting published between Feb. 1, 2021 and Feb. 28 , 2022, by Feb. 28, 2022.
Additionally, all publication types may submit nominations for Achievement Awards by Feb. 28, 2022.
View Spring Contest details at https://www.ugagspa.org/spring-competitions.
Seniors and juniors are invited to enter the Georgia Champion Journalist and Junior Journalist of the Year contests. Entrants must create a comprehensive online portfolio to showcase their best journalistic pieces, skills and achievements. There are no entry fees for either of these contests. All completed entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2022. This year’s contests feature increased monetary prizes!
GSPA is now accepting entries for the 2022 First Amendment Essay Competition. As an essential part of our democracy, the press and education, the First Amendment remains an important area of study and review. Students should write 300-500 words addressing the new prompt for 2022.
