Blog 3 - Visual Understandings
A Zine about Zines: Teacher Sample and Infographic
Process Analysis
To match the visuals in my zine to the content of my unit, I first had to organize relevant information and determine what to place on each page. I used Photoshop to segment the page, draw out the graphics, and add text. The front page of the zine displays the title ‘Your guide to zines and how to make them’ along with a drawing of a pile of zines. The second and third pages briefly answer the questions ‘What are zines’ and ‘Why are zines made’. These first pages serve as an introduction to the unit and answer any initial questions on student expectations. This page aids in student understanding by reiterating the properties of a zine and the motivations behind making one. With these pages, my goal was to show students the possibilities of the medium and capture their interests. Pages four and five, include a drawing of the material students will need to create a zine as well as some brainstorming questions to inspire zine topics. With these pages, I primarily wanted to aid in the brainstorming and idea-generation process. Ideally, this learning support would be coupled with a separate brainstorming activity. Pages six and seven include a step-by-step visualization of the steps needed to transform a single piece of printer paper into a booklet. These last pages explain the technical process of making a single-page zine. I wanted to create a visual aid that would be presented along with a live demonstration. This step-by-step visualizer can be reassessed by students whenever they need a reminder about the zine process, as each student will receive their own copy. The printout serves as a demonstration of the reproducibility, distribution, and idea-sharing practices of zines. The format allows for clear organization of information and serves as an example of the product that they will be making themselves. Additionally, the zine format supports my content goals because it presents information while simultaneously being a piece of art in itself. The process of making a zine necessitates clear artistic vision and skill to articulate your message effectively, both of which are important for students to learn. For me, the process of visualization expanded my experience with creating curriculum aids and providing learning support for my students. It deepened my understanding of the content through direct interaction with the material. Through organizing and prioritizing the information in my infographic, I clearly understood how best to present the content to my students and which factors of the lesson needed greater elaboration and prioritization. The zine visual I made provides a more accessible synopsis of zine-making that will deepen understanding for my students. Through the novel format, short segments of text, and fun graphics, this infographic is a concise presentation of the information that will be supported throughout the unit.
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