The word “magazine” is derived from the Arabic word makhazin, or “storehouse,” and was generally meant to mean a collection of related material all bundled together in one package. In the tablet and social media age, the idea of a “magazine” is returning to its storehouse roots. Functionally, a magazine still represents the idea of a bunch of thematically-related stuff curated together as one package — but just about everything else is up for grabs. Great magazines also contain a magical spark, and that’s where definitions get squishy. If a magazine is something more than just a collection of stuff, then what is that other stuff?
Exercise – Cover Page
Introduction
EXAMPLES
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- Due Date: Tues, Nov 16 @ 2:00PM
- File Name: LastName_Cover.pdf
- Software: InDesign
- Resources: Magazine Anatomy
In InDesign, design a Front Cover for a travel magazine called Travelizo. Use a conventional magazine size, 8.5 inches x 11 inches. You’ll need to use the assets below for the logo. You have creative freedom on everything else.
Requirements for Cover
Masthead
Tag Line
Headline
Cover Art
Coverlines
Date
Price Information
Bar Code
Assets
White Logo: View Here
Black Logo: View Here
Alternative: View Here
Main Font: Intro Rust
Alternative Font: Montserrat
Export the finished page into a PDF document. The file name should be LastName_Cover.pdf
Then submit the file through the Assignments tab on Canvas.
