Diana Nollen, Gazette arts and entertainment reporter, photographed in the studio in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)

Diana Nollen, Instructor

Culture Writing: Food, Fashion, and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment writing allows journalists a chance to show off the creativity of their communities – whether that community is local or global. This session will cover arts and culture and will help you plan coverage of your school or local community. Get ready to explore street fashion, restaurants, art and events in Iowa City, one of the Midwest’s most progressive communities.

Instructor:  Diana Nollen, Arts and Entertainment Reporter, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Student Work

2015

The students of the Culture Writing workshop. From left to right: Cassie Allard, Krystin Langer, Jasmine Inthabounh, Jasmine Dennis, Naomi Hofferber, Ayanna Correa.

The students of the Culture Writing workshop.
From left to right: Cassie Allard, Krystin Langer, Jasmine Inthabounh, Jasmine Dennis, Naomi Hofferber, Ayanna Correa.

Student Work

The Personal Writing workshop outside the east side of the Old Capital on the pentacrest. Front to Back (left to right): Charlie Vavrick, Auriana Moctezuma, Maisie Rossi, Olivia Crall, Ashley Miller, Medina Jusufovic, Claire Hassler

The Personal Writing workshop outside the east side of the Old Capital on the pentacrest.
Front to Back (left to right): Charlie Vavrick, Auriana Moctezuma, Maisie Rossi, Olivia Crall, Ashley Miller, Medina Jusufovic, Claire Hassler

These are links to each student’s specific blog:

Olivia Crall: The Jive

Claire Hassler: Here, There, & Everywhere

Ashley Miller: Ashley-the-Silent

Auriana Moctezuma: It’s okay to be outspoken!

Maisie Rossi: Maisie’s Reviews

Charlie Vavrick: Fantasy Sports with Vavs

 

WORKSHOP PRICING

Registration TypeDouble-occupancy residentialSingle-occupancy residentialCommuter
Tuition$535$595$395