J417 Magazines & Magazine Editing

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Fall 2007 syllabus (PDF download)

Link to Curb online, the magazine produced annually by J417 students

Introduction
J417 takes an integrated, in-depth approach to magazine management, writing, editing and design. It covers the magazine industry from both the editorial and business ends, bringing together journalism and strategic communication students. Participants in the course should be prepared to take an open-minded approach, as they are expected to understand all facets of the industry while also applying extra focus and effort in their particular areas of interest.

Goals
Through work in this course, students should develop:

• knowledge of magazine history, operations and effects
• finesse in working in small and large groups to produce superior work
• comfort with intense deadline pressure
• time management skills and the ability to analyze and complete multiple tasks
• ability to develop clean, clear and engaging magazine articles, designs and support pieces
• research skills
• familiarity with print layout and Web editing software, ranging from minimal to extensive depending upon your interests
• finely tuned critical thinking skills

Materials

• link to MPA Handbook (required for business team, of interest to all)
• KC's magazine bookmarks on Delicious (I will tag interesting articles when I come across them)
• approved SD card types