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Creating a Magazine: From Inspiration to Prototype
| Semester and Year | FA 2012 |
| Course Number | ARTS-UG1652 |
| Section | 001 |
| Instructor | Lise Friedman |
| Days | Mon,Wed |
| Time | 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
| Units | 4.0 |
| Level | U |
| Foundation Requirement |
Description
A crazy-quilt of high and low culture, magazines—whether printed or rendered digitally—are one of our most potent forms of cultural commerce, a striking mix of content and form, covering everything from politics, fashion, and celebrity to performing and visual arts, technology, crafts, and the environment. No matter the topic, design has become an increasingly crucial editorial element. It sets one publication apart from the next, and at its best unifies the content and instantly telegraphs to the reader where it figures in the media landscape. In this workshop we will explore this rapidly changing world. We will discuss notions of good vs. bad design, engaging vs. dull content. And, through the development of in-class publications, will put into practice the many aspects that contribute to a magazine's creation, from initial concept to the realization of a prototype. Directed readings (including "I Wonder" and "The Best American Magazine Writing 2011"), fieldtrips, and visits from magazine professionals will contribute to our discussion.
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Course Type
Arts Workshops (ARTS-UG)
