ARGD 30423PUBLICATION DESIGN

DESIGN PROJECT #2: MAGAZINE DESIGN (worth 30% of project grade)

Using your magazine research, grid research, and typographical knowledge you are to concept

and design a publication—a magazine. You develop the market and the audience. This is a printed piece.

You will create the cover, TOC, one Special Sections, and one Editorial Article. Text/images can be taken

from the web.

SCHEDULE:

TUE, FEBRUARY 6 Design Assignment, please bring at least 5 magazines to class for discussion

THUR, FEBRUARY 8 Lecture: Magazine Design, Creative brief Due and Individual consultation

TUE, FEBRUARY 13 Individual consultation

THUR, FEBRUARY 15 Individual consultation

TUE, FEBRUARY 20 MAGAZINE DESIGN PROGRESS CRITIQUE;

THUR, FEBRUARY 22 Individual consultation

TUE, FEBRUARY 27 Individual consultation

THUR, MARCH 1 Individual consultation

TUE, MARCH 6 SKETCHBOOK DUE FOR MID TERM CHECK

THUR, MARCH 8 MAGAZINE DESIGN FINAL PRESENTATION

PRESENTATION:» Spreads will measure 16" wide x 10" tall.

» Cover, TOC, Special Section, Editorial Design printed

» Shoot work, post on BLOG with overview

SUGGESTED CATEGORIES:ADVENTURE/TRAVEL MAGAZINE

NEWS MAGAZINE

CITY/REGIONAL MAGAZINE

FASHION/LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

HOW-TO MAGAZINE

It is highly recommended for you to enter the competition after this course project, but it is a very good opportunity

for you to publish your work, possibly win cash prizes and a summer internship at a major magazine.

5 professional recognition points.

COMPETITION FEESPD Student Members get their FIRST 3 entries FREE!! Otherwise, each entry is $10.

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY ON SPD WEBSITE PROVIDED ABOVE AND STAY WITHIN THE GUIDELINES.