Specifications include, but are not limited to:Background Information The Career Outlook has been published annually since the first edition in 1983. The 1st through 26th editions were tabloid sized newspapers, progressing through the years from a black and white publication to full-color. The 27th year (2009-2010) was the first year of a magazine-style publication. The Career Outlook is an educational publication distributed primarily to students in grades 7-12 across North Dakota with additional distribution to students in grades 5-6, postsecondary students, employment and human service agencies, businesses, and other interested parties. Distribution is approximately 60,000. In the past, this project has resulted in approximately 165 design hours. This includes time spent planning, collaborating, redesigning and/or editing. 2.02 Scope of Work and Deliverables The Career Outlook Graphic Designer/Firm will: 1.Design and develop a theme, with CTE staff input, for a magazine with the following specifications: a.81/4”widex103/4” t a l l ( p l u s b l e e d s ) b. full color (CMYK, no spot colors) on all pages c. saddle-stitched d. 64 pages e. 1 page full color insert card, front and back, approximately postcard size. 2. Create a design that will coordinate with and complement the www.RUReadyND.com website. Utilize a print type and size suitable to the design. 3. Provide high-resolution artwork, graphics and stock photos. CTE will pay no additional fees or costs for artwork, graphics or photos. a. Photos must include the following: i. Photos of students and adults in educational/occupational settings or participating in activities relative to the article content. ii. Ethnic diversity representative of the population of North Dakota, including, but not limited to: iii. Native American young adults/students from North Dakota iv. Minority groups in North Dakota
