Editing & Producing: Magazine (311-0-21)

Instructors

Patti Lynne Wolter

Meeting Info

Fisk Hall 206: Tues, Thurs 10:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

This course will help students develop the fundamental editing skills required of an entry-level magazine editor working on print, digital and mobile platforms. Central themes of the class include finding potential stories, establishing narrative structure, focusing language, framing and pitching ideas, and guiding writers. Students will gain insight into the magazine business and hone the analytic discipline useful for a variety of career paths within media or without. 

Registration Requirements

Sophomore standing

Class Materials (Required)

Strunk &White, $5.77 on Amazon prime

Access to laptop or other word processing equipment

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
No Freshmen
SDG Peace & Justice

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Medill Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors