Creating a Magazine: From Inspiration to Prototype

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Whether printed or rendered digitally, magazines persist as one of our most potent forms of cultural commerce. A striking mix of content and form, magazines engage with everything from politics, fashion, sports, technology, and celebrity to the performing and visual arts. No matter the medium, design is a critical editorial element, setting one publication apart from the next while claiming space in the increasingly crowded media landscape. In this workshop we will explore this continually changing world. We will discuss design, content, distribution, audience, and develop in-class publications. The goal is to realize the many and varied practices and methods that contribute to a magazine's creation, from initial concept to the production of a prototype. Directed readings, films, field trips, and visits from industry professionals will contribute to our discussion.