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.