Editing & Producing: Magazine (311-0-20)

Instructors

Douglas M Foster

Meeting Info

Fisk Hall 206: Mon, Wed 3:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This course centers on various elements of editorial thinking. How are stories conceived, assigned, and improved through best practices of the editors? We'll read, watch, and listen to feature stories presented in print and digitally across multiple platforms. Focusing on the editorial identities of half a dozen magazines we will compare and contrast strategies employed in compelling storytelling. Group projects and individual assignments are shaped around ambitions of the student.

Registration Requirements

Sophomore standing

Class Materials (Required)

Six magazines, estimated total cost: $20

Class Attributes

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

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Medill Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors