A PHOTO ZINE CRASH COURSE

Photo zines are hand-made, self-published books that provide an astounding opportunity for creative expression through a democratized platform. Easy and inexpensive to create and distribute, zines can help raise awareness about your practice, re-energize a stalled project, and even help you test the waters if you plan to publish a photo book.

This webinar will help creators at all levels of experience gain a thorough understanding of the photo zine making process, from concept to completion. We’ll begin with a fun and fast-paced tour of the expansive photo zine universe, perusing the freshest new zines created by established and emerging contemporary photographic artists.

Then, through live demonstrations, you'll learn the fundamentals of design and construction, such as material selection and options for folding and binding. Jeff will demonstrate approaches to layout and production, including physical assembly of a zine, or building a zine using free software. Finally, we’ll compare printing and publishing options for your zine, from home printers to online printing services.

About the Instructor

Jeff Phillips is a photographic artist and educator living in Chicago, Illinois. He is interested in exploring new methods for engaging with photography—with a focus on photozine making, public projections, and immersive visual installations. He serves as Board President for Filter Photo, and since 2009 has helped produce the annual Filter Photo Festival. His work has been featured in more than 50 solo and group exhibitions. Jeff holds an MA in Photography and a BA in Technology from DePaul University.

Pricing:

A la Carte: $75 for Non-Members | $60 for Members | $45 for Students

Full Series: $250 for Non-Members | $175 for Members | $125 for Students