Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0275 - Small Press: Independent Publishing & Community

This course is designed for students with Adobe InDesign experience and builds on the foundations of the Photography Zines class. Students will explore the many facets of independent publishing while creating their own zine press, either individually or in groups. Throughout the course, students will develop a manifesto, print a series of editioned zines, and establish an online shop, among other projects. Readings, discussions, and lectures will focus on the role of zines in shaping recent social and cultural movements, emphasizing their significance as a tool for community building. Lab sessions will provide further technical instruction on Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and printing with Inkjet and Laser printers. For the final project students will collectively organize a zine fair on campus.

Time and Narrative Lab/Materials fee:$65 Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time