CDES 4000 - Zeromile and ‘Zines I

Credits: 3 (0 + 6)

Prerequisite(s): ARTH 2080, CDES 3225, and CDES 3623 with “C-” or better in each; or permission of department. Student must supply a suitable laptop computer.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CDES 3625 or permission of department

Description: This course is an examination of communication design’s role in print publishing. Zeromile is a self-funded, biannual, print and Internet magazine published collectively by students and faculty in the Communication Design program. In addition to performing a staff role on Zeromile, students produce content and self-publish their own magazines (‘zines) and books. Topics include editorial design and content development, print publishing software and tools, print production and post-production techniques, copyrighting, publication, distribution and the business of publishing.