Wegman Journalism

1. Coverage of W.Wegman Exhibit. Individual Contributions. (July 6 kickoff).
1. Class Production: The Wegman Articles project.
Contribution/evaluation: Individual.
Steps: Formulate a lead for a given periodical, identifying audience, style, tone, length, and other editorial details from the publication you choose. Lead (from NEWSTHINK)
LEAD = BEAT + CHI (pick an angle: human (artistic) conflict and resolution/HumanInterest (pathos, bathos, humor, etc), or Impact (Economic or Cultural, etc)
Format: Essay article. 300 words.
/cite sources to verify facts or authenticate statements/interview staff of Addison Gallery/Art Faculty/William Wegman (automatic A+ on this project IF verified/verifiable).
Model project: tbd

Sign ups approved: (leads/biblio due 17th Tues)
- Odilia'--Wegman Success Story for THE ECONOMIST in terms of financial stats.
-ManFred--tbd, not NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC--Cluture of Wegman 1970-1990
-Anna-ROLLING STONE--build character study from multiple interviews
-Frederick--TIME Mag--Biographical and relationship with the public: innovation in art traditions
-Julie--HELLO-coverage as Wegman as Artist-in-Residence at Andover in May 07
--Paula--FIGARO--art opening--lead online: Wegman's Impact on America Culture?
-Ed--NEWSWEEK feature--American cultural icon--innovation. technology
--Chris--USNews--evaluates art for global market ?
-Matt--GQ--lifestyle of Wegman. for men.

Good topics to to select from:
--Art/Artist magazines. US artist, pop culture, tradition innovation....etc.
--Men's/Sports/Hunting Magazine: something about MAN and DOG
--Fashion Magazines. Women's. Something about his fashion book.
--Hello/OK/People: celebrity journalism (see also Tom Wolfe, Girl of the Year) as a template? this could be FUNNNNNNNNNN!!!!! bow wow bone lie down collar cuff paw.....

--