Lo-Fi Expressionism: Creative Techniques in Collage and the Photocopied Zine (in person)

Course description

Learn about the rich and diverse history of both the collage and the zine as unique 20th century art forms. Explore different types of analog collage: frottage (graphite or wax rubbings) and cut-and-paste images from found sources and photocopies, while experimenting with layouts, sizes and folds.

Zines are an incredibly useful medium for art and writing, given that they are easy to produce and reproduce quickly and cheaply. Part of their charm is in the medium's embrace of certain aesthetic limitations: the natural degradation of the photocopy, the physical process of cutting and pasting images together and then having disparate images merge together seamlessly in the final photocopy print.

In creating these small and easily reproducible publications, the class focuses on narrative and other sequential strategies in devising content and layouts for these booklets. By the end of this course, each student will have created and completed several original zines to share with others. / Material fee of $6 included in course tuition.

This class is open to ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This class meets in person on MCAD’s campus.

Required materials

Supplies

• Pen or pencil
• Notebook or sketchbook
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Graphite stick
• Black Caran d'Ache Neocolor I wax pastel
• Magazines/newspaper
• Folder to keep work and images organized

Students should expect to purchase $10-$15 worth of supplies in addition to class tuition.

Class savings

Register on or before January 20 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
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Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.