11.03 Zine Digital Print File Assignment

Assignment Deliverables

1. Digital image ready for printing in Digital Output Center DOC or on Laser Printers
   • Label file YYYY-MM-DD Lastname Firstname Zine Digital Image (.tiff, .pdf, png)

Requirements

The file must show a sequential narrative for on side of your zine. Refer to the Zine Project for project description and requirements.

Instructions

1. Create a 11"x17" file in your digital image editing program of choice.
2. Have a resolution of 300 pixels per inch. This equals a 5100 px x 3300 px image.
3. The laser printers leave an approximate .25" border of non printable area, so account for this in your design.
4. For a “full bleed” image, you can print in the Digital Output Center (DOC) printer that prints 12" x 18" paper. The paper can then be trimmed down after printing. Follow specific printing instructions in the DOC.
5. Paper can be trimmed down in the book making area.

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