INT 187AK: DIY ZINE MAKING

University of California, Santa Barbara

Before social media, short self-published printed magazines called “zines” shared independent and often alternative viewpoints about anything from 193 0s science fiction fandom, 1980s punk rock, or even everyday cooking. They creatively foster identity, community, and culture. In this seminar, you’ll explore examples of zines through online databases and our library’s zine archive. You’ll hear from zinesters through podcasts and short readings. Mo st importantly, you’ll practice handmade and digital zine making to enter a zine scene. By the end of the quarter, you’ll compose your own zine. No pr evious crafting experience needed and zine making materials provided.

Grade distribution records: 30 students across 2 terms.

Grade distribution

Based on 30 student grade records across 2 terms and 4 professors.

Instructors

• Breece M J 25 students
• Webber M A 25 students
• Yasuda K 5 students
• Zaleha S 5 students