COM 476 - Magazine Design Credits: 3

Provides opportunity to examine, discuss, and create periodical publications (magazines) in a variety of specialized formats. Develops skills in understanding and creating periodical publications by focusing on writing and design. Examines a variety of magazines to provide an understanding of content, typography, design, layout, and production. Students learn to create promotional materials necessary to develop audience for periodical publication. Students write and edit several stories for their own publication, which is final course project. Students produce a 32-page magazine as this final project. Graduate students conduct market research analysis and a strategic promotional plan in addition to standard coursework.

Prerequisite(s): COM 111 with minimum grade of C and COM 112 with minimum grade of C) or permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.