Making Zines: The Art of DIY and Self Publication for 16 to 18 Year Olds

A Zine is a low cost, self-made piece of work, accessible and achievable for anyone. This course combines designing layouts, curating content, and specialist skills such as bookbinding and typography - the result is a completed, handmade publication. On this course you will learn through exploration, experimentation and bringing your personal interests on board.

During this course you will learn how to produce your own zine through a hands on non-digital approach. You will experiment with formats, techniques and different ways of making work including self-led and short group projects. There will be several small projects that culminate in creating your own individually designed zine.


Topics covered


• Research
• Layout
• Collage
• Bookbinding
• mood-boarding
• printmaking
• drawing
• image making
• putting a publication together from scratch


Outcomes

During the course you will:


• Work on a project that will enhance your portfolio by integrating many skills in one final work.
• Find a platform to visually showcase work of any interest and area (presentation - open to any interest or area)
• Produce a body of work that includes research, experimentation, making and to develop a project from beginning to end.



Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older