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Seizing the Means of Publication: Zines, Power, and Feelings

MasterScholars class taught by Zine Librarian Jenna Freedman, summer 2025

Secondary Research

photo of a Barnard Barbie doll in the zine library with zines about herselfJoy/Gratitude (1:30-1:45)

Discuss reading (1:45-2:30)

  • something you learned
  • something you liked
  • observation about the design

Discuss zine project (2:30-3)

Share one-to-one (3-3:30)

  • length: three pieces of 8.5x11 paper
  • content
    • research elements
    • feeling elements
    • visual elements: be bold!
    • print and digital design
  • rubric
    • the zine will not be graded, but if it was...
    • bravery
    • research
    • authorial imprint
    • creativity

Homework