Department of Public Information Application

The Press Corps from last year has been renamed


The Print Division component works extremely hard during the conference to produce at least two conference newspapers every day. This paper requires knowledge of Microsoft Word for simple article construction, and knowledge of Adobe In-Design for layout and final mastering of the paper. Department of Public Information members must be able to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and use proper interviewing techniques while working in the Corps. Members should also be able to demonstrate a functional use of correct grammar, syntax and diction, as well as professional journalistic practices in all aspects of their work.

Members will behave in a professional manner for the duration of the conference. The Department of Public Information component has recently undergone several changes, and these changes have resulted in a higher quality production that demands more from the Corps members. Members who are writing will be producing two to three articles for every paper (about six articles per day), and members working on layout will have to work diligently in order to meet the time deadlines to get the papers to print in a timely manner.

The Print Division is a fun component that works to cover world events as well as conference news, and is an excellent alternative to typical debate for those interested in any aspect of journalism who are willing to work during the conference in order to incorporate their creativity into a publication that benefits the entire conference.

Reporters wishing to be involved with the editing and layout aspects of the paper should be able to use Macintosh computers, and those wishing to participate in the paper layout should have a functional knowledge of the Adobe In-Design program. This program is fairly complex and cannot be mastered during the short length of the conference. Prior knowledge is a MUST for editing/layout.


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Select Video or Print Division

Print Division


Please complete every field and take time to complete the entire application. Incomplete submissions will be assigned positions in Department of Public Information last.

Have you ever used Adobe InDesign? Yes No:

If Yes, please explain how to insert a text box into a publication.

Have you ever used Adobe Photoshop? Yes No:

If Yes, please explain how to insert layer mask over an image.

Do you have any Journalism Experience? Yes No:

If Yes, please explain your experience.

Do you have any photography experience? Yes No:

If Yes, please explain your experience and email sample photos to :

What is the highest level of English you have taken? Describe the course:

Do you have any creative writing experience? Yes No:

If Yes, please explain your work, and email a copy of some of your work to :

Please list anything else you would like us to know and describe why you would be a valuable Department of Public Information member, and what you most want to accomplish while in Department of Public Information?

Please list the job you would most like to have in order from first to last preference. Do not just list one job, especially if you say you just want to be the photographer.

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Fifth Choice:

Please list any special qualifications you may have for the above positions

Video Division


Please complete every field and take time to complete the entire application. Incomplete submissions will be assigned positions in Department of Public Information last.

Have you ever used Final Cut Pro Studio? Yes No:

If Yes, please explain how to to add a title to a clip.

Have you ever used Adobe Photoshop? Yes No:

If Yes, please explain how to insert layer mask over an image.

Do you have any Videography Experience? Yes No:

If Yes, please explain your experience.

Do you have any photography experience? Yes No:

If Yes, please explain your experience and email sample photos to : .

Do you have any sound editing / engineering experience? Yes No:

If Yes, please explain your experience.

Do you have any acting / theater experience? Yes No:

If Yes, please explain your experience.

Do you have any lighting experience experience? Yes No:

If Yes, please explain your experience.

Do you have any other experience that might add value to the program? Yes No:

If Yes, please explain your experience.

What is the highest level of English you have taken? Describe the course:

Please list anything else you would like us to know and describe why you would be a valuable Department of Public Information member, and what you most want to accomplish while in Department of Public Information?

Please list the job you would most like to have in order from first to last preference. Do not just list one job, especially if you say you just want to be the photographer.

First Choice:

Second Choice:

Third Choice:

Fourth Choice:

Fifth Choice:

Sixth Choice:

Seventh Choice:

Eighth Choice:

Ninth Choice:

Tenth Choice:

Please list any special qualifications you may have for the above positions

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