Take part in a learning experience like no other, where you will improve your skills, rethink your publishing strategies and take your media game to the next level. The CSPA invites print and online staffs to take part in its 40th annual Summer Journalism Workshop - offered this year with both in-person and virtual options.

Non-credit

Residential

Commuter

Online, live

Accepts International Students

Financial Aid

Final project

CSPA's Summer Journalism Workshop offers both in-person and virtual options for 2023.

Our one-week, in-person experience on the Columbia campus will take place from June 25-30, 2023 offering four sessions.

Our virtual sessions will take place over three weeks in July, providing instruction, feedback and networking opportunities via remote teleconferencing.

Participants will choose one class for the week, attending the sessions for that particular class each day.

Newspaper Reporting & Writing
The group will focus on the basics of newspaper writing and reporting for news and features articles. A study of sports and opinion writing will also be included with an additional emphasis on writing for the web. The goal of this course is to develop a solid skill set in reporting and writing for students to be prepared to return to their staffs ready to contribute to their publications.

Editorial Leadership
This newspaper editorial leadership sequence will prepare you to embark on a year as a leader on your staff. By the end of the week, you will have a clearer sense of what to expect in the year ahead, tools to help you effectively tackle the challenges in your job, and the confidence to “hit the ground running.” This class is appropriate for experienced or rising leaders from any news staff—print-only, online-only, and hybrid print/online publications.During the week, expect to work individually, in a small group, and as a member of the large group to share and exchange ideas, to solve problems, and to draft materials for use back at school. Come prepared to talk, to contribute, and to exchange dialogue with your peers from around the country.

DESIGN CONCEPTS
In this beginning to intermediate design class, students from all publications will engage in an intense study and practice of basic design concepts including but not limited to design inspiration, appeal to emotion, marriage of elements, photography, type, dominance, design hierarchy, scale and relationship, negative space, photo packaging, mods, and infographics. Students will learn and practice individual concepts Sunday and Monday prior to moving into publication redesign for the remainder of the workshop. The expectation is that students will design actual pages for use in their publications when they return to school.

NEWS REDESIGN
This course is designed for editors and/or section editors of newspapers who can make authoritative decisions on the overall concept and design of the publication. Traditional newspapers or newsmagazines are welcome. In this course, you will learn how to redesign your publication from start to finish, first coming up with a concept that works for your staff and your school, then developing and executing a design that will enhance your storytelling throughout the year. This will include everything from content-driven design to set designs that you can use throughout the year. You will make every important design decision from font families to paper width to spot color. This is not a beginner’s course, and we will not be going over how to use InDesign. You will also need to be able to work individually or as part of a team. While there are several group discussions and lessons, a large chunk of your time will be spent working on your individual paper.​It’s extremely important that you be able to take criticism. The goal of this course is to walk away with an excellent product you can take back to school and use immediately. There will be a lot of discussions, a lot of tweaking, and perfecting. Being able to listen to critiques and apply lessons from them are key.

ADVISERS BOOTCAMP
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned veteran, this weeklong advisers-only session might be just what you need. Among the topics we’ll cover:
Teaching the Basics, from Verbal to Visual: Writing/reporting, editing, design, photography/photo editing and web/online, all at the same time and without wanting to kill yourself
Raising Revenue: Advertising 101
Page Design Intensive (basic to advanced InDesign, with some Photoshop and maybe even some Illustrator included, too)
Taking Your Publication Online (as a hybrid print/online product or exclusively online)
Constructive Use of Social Media
Law and Ethics for Student Journalists and Advisors
Assessment/Grading in the Journalism Classroom
Staff Management and Organization

There will be time for participants to create, practice, and reflect, and you will definitely leave the workshop with lots of things you’ll be able to use with your students in the fall.

Advisers are expected to have:
A laptop computer
A camera with video capability (smartphone cameras are acceptable).
Preinstalled versions of Zoom, Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop*

Students will register for ONE of the five sequences offered at the Summer Workshop. Each participant will stay with one class for the week, attending the same class each day (Sunday evening, Monday-Thursday mornings and afternoons, and Friday morning).

Class sessions will be filled on a first-come, first-served, basis for those with paid deposits. Priority for class selection and/or dormitory assignment is given to registrants with paid deposits.

Broadway Show Excursion
CSPA Workshop residents (those staying with us on campus) will attend the Tuesday, June 27 evening performance of the new Broadway musical, New York, New York, in the heart of the historic Theater District.
How to Prepare
Workshop participants should visit the show's official website in advance, preparing some notes to guide their viewing and coverage of the show.
Try to research the show before we attend the performance.

DINING DETAILS
Delegates are on their own for ALL meals (including snacks).

Session I - in-person

Jun 25 - Jun 30

1 week

Residential

1599 USD

Session I - in-person

Jun 25 - Jun 30

1 week

Commuter

1199 USD

Session 2 - VIRTUAL - via Zoom

Jul 10 - Jul 14

1 week

Online

899 USD

Session 3 - VIRTUAL - via Zoom

Jul 17 - Jul 21

1 week

Online

899 USD

Session 4 - VIRTUAL - via Zoom

Jul 24 - Jul 28

1 week

Online

899 USD

Registration fees include instruction, feedback, networking opportunities, and lodging in a Columbia dormitory (for resident participants). Meals are not included in the registration fee.

DISCOUNT FOR MULTIPLE SESSIONS
We're offering a $300 discount on additional class registrations!
Make the most of your summer! Consider registering for more than one Workshop session and save $300 on each of the additional classes.
To receive your discount on additional class registrations: complete the registration process as usual - your total will show full pricing for each class.

No refunds will be granted or cancellations permitted after May 26. Registrations made after May 26 will be liable for all associated registration fees.

VIRTUAL POLICY:
No refunds will be granted or cancellations permitted after June 2. Registrations made after June 2 will be liable for all associated registration fees.

Financial Aid

Greenman Leadership Grants
Eligible students can apply for financial assistance to cover Workshop registration and travel expenses
Eligibility requirements:
Applicants must be high school students with parental permission to participate in a journalism education Workshop (either in person or virtually) taking place in June and July of 2023.
Preference will be given to students from underrepresented communities* who already write, edit or work on their own school-sponsored student media (whether published in print or online).
Application process:
Interested students must complete and submit their application by May 19, 2023. The application consists of three to four short-answer questions, asking the applicant to share their history and involvement with the student media.
Selection process:
A select committee (steered by the CSPA director) will review applications with the goal of promoting and increasing diversity in both high school journalism and in CSPA events and programs.
CSPA will notify grant recipients by May 26, 2023, to allow for time to complete online registration and to meet additional scheduling deadlines.
Grant Information
If selected, grant recipients will receive complimentary registration, plus a travel grant OR reimbursement to help with transportation and (if applicable) lodging expenses.

RESIDENTS OF
NEW YORK CITY OR COMMUTABLE DISTANCE
Grant recipients who live in one of the five boroughs of New York City will receive:
Complimentary Workshop registration, and
A travel grant of $100 to help cover transportation costs and meals (if attending the in-person session).
Outside of New York City, grants for transportation and meals, to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
RESIDENTS OUTSIDE
OF COMMUTING DISTANCE
Grant recipients who live outside of commuting distance will receive:
Complimentary Workshop registration, and
A travel grant in the form of a reimbursement of up to $2,500 to help cover transportation, lodging expenses, and meals.