Dive into the creative world of zine-making in this hands-on, immersive week-long course. Designed for students with a passion for storytelling and design, this workshop will guide participants through the process of creating a concept-driven zine that showcases original, student-created characters.
The course emphasizes the integration of traditional hand skills and modern digital tools, offering a balanced approach to design and production. Students will explore techniques such as sketching, inking, collage, and layout design, paired with digital enhancements using graphic design software.
By the end of the week, each student will produce a completed zine that demonstrates their ability to conceptualize, design, and execute a cohesive creative project.
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop a unique concept and bring it to life through original characters.
- Apply traditional hand skills such as sketching, inking, and collage-making.
- Utilize digital tools to refine and enhance layouts, typography, and visual elements.
- Understand the fundamentals of zine production, including layout design, sequencing, and printing techniques.
- Create and share a finished zine that showcases both individual creativity and technical skills.
Program Dates and Audience
- June 8-13, 2025 (Rising 6-9 grade students)
- July 13-18, 2025 (Rising 9-12 grade students)
Program Fees
Choose from:
- Commuting Scholar - $665
- Commuting Scholar Plus Evening - $750
- Residential Scholar - $1150
$25 Lab Fee
Meet Your Instructor
Stephanie Nace
Stephanie Nace is a Graphic Designer and Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina. Stephanie received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Pennsylvania State University and her Master of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design from Kent State University.
Stephanie’s research includes experimental typography, book arts and she also freelances in Graphic Design. Her clients have been local and national. Her work has been recognized and awarded both nationally and internationally. She has received awards from PRINT, AIGA, UCDA and PICA. She has work in the permanent collection at the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, CA.
Stephanie had also curated and participated in exhibits featuring book arts. These exhibits have been both solo and group shows. They include University of Virginia, SanyMyung University of Design, Korea, Kellogg University Art Gallery, California State, Polytechnic University and Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Minneapolis, MN, to name a few.