KCHK529: The Fundamentals of Kacchako
A Kacchako College AU Zine
Welcome to KCHK529: The Fundamentals of Kacchako!
In this class, we’ll explore the relationship between Bakugou Katsuki and Uraraka Ochako in a quirked or quirkless college AU setting.
Contributor apps are now closed.
Thank you so much to all who applied!
Keep an eye on your emails and our socials for announcements!
FAQ
The FAQ is subject to change and will be updated with a documented date depending on incoming relevant questions.
Updated: 2023.12.03
SUBJ: What is a zine?
RE: A zine, short for fanzine or magazine, is a compilation of creative works—usually art and writing.
SUBJ: Does this zine have a theme?
RE: KCHK529:The Fundamentals of Kacchako is set within a college / university setting. Kacchako will be featured as either students, professors, post-docs, a mix—anyone that can be found on campus.
SUBJ: What general aspects should we know about this zine?
RE: Currently, this zine is set to be for-profit with a physical SFW book (rated general to teen) including merch and a digital NSFW PDF (rated mature to explicit) as an additional add-on. This is subject to change and will be updated after the interest check.The zine dimensions will be B5 with around 150-200 pages to compensate for a more writer-heavy format.
SUBJ: Does this zine have an age limit for contributors?
RE: Yes. Due to the nature of the potential content and the possibility of monetary compensation, you must be 18 years of age to apply.
SUBJ: Do I need zine experience to apply?
RE: Not at all, though we do ask that you have strong communication and group project skills. This zine will heavily rely on collaboration work, and you will need to be able to regularly communicate with your team members to make sure you’re all on the same page and the final pieces are cohesive. If you have any questions, please message the mod team through our Retrospring!
SUBJ: How will contributors be compensated?
RE: At the very least, contributors will be guaranteed a PDF copy of the zine. The project will aim to get full bundles including all the merch items and free shipping for every contributor who joins. If the project manages to achieve excess funds, contributors will also receive monetary compensation.
SUBJ: How many contributors are you planning to accept?
RE: These amounts may change based on Interest Check Results and do not include the number of guests invited.
Writers | 10–14
Page Artists | 10–14
Spot Artists | 5–8
Comic Artists | 3–4
Merch Artists | 4–5
SUBJ: What are the application and contributor requirements within the zine?
RE: Applicants, please make sure all of your links can be accessed and are working. We will not be able to consider applications with non-working links.
Writers
Up to three (3) submitted pieces—at least one (1) needs to be SFW—with a max combined word count of 9k
Submissions can be excerpts, but please provide proper context and a link to the fic sampled from
At least one piece should be set in the BNHA universe and have Kacchako as the main ship
Please submit pieces that you are most proud of and think fit the theme / dynamics of the zine best
(Optional) Feel free to add your AO3 or writing portfolio when prompted in the application
Artists
Up to four (4) submitted pieces with consistent style that showcase your best work
Please submit pieces you are most proud of
At least one (1) piece in the BNHA universe
At least one (1) piece containing Bakugou or Uraraka
These elements must be found in at least one piece:
Fully colored
Completed background
Full-body
Those applying for a comics spot should include at least one (1) page of a completed comic
Those applying for spot artist should also include examples of spot art—chibi versions, background-less, stand-alones
For those not familiar, spot illustrations are small art pieces—usually without a background with an emphasis on shape and form—designed to accompany a text that helps highlight certain parts of the writing
(Optional) Feel free to add your portfolio when prompted in the application
Merch
Please submit samples of past designs similar to what you would like to create in this project
Pictures of physical items—charms, pins, prints, etc.—will also be accepted
Please submit pieces that you are most proud of
It is encouraged that at least one (1) design pertains to the BNHA universe and / or displays Bakugou or Uraraka
(Optional) Feel free to add your portfolio when prompted in the application
SUBJ: What is acceptable content for this zine?
RE: Below is a rough breakdown of what content this zine will and will not accept.
ENTHUSIASTIC YES
For both the SFW zine and the NSFW add-on, any Kacchako-centric pieces that take place in a college setting where characters are portrayed as 18+ is a must. Age-gap, intimacy, and suggestive / implied sexuality is allowed for both.
NSFW ADD-ON ONLY
The add-on can include explicitly sexual content where characters are portrayed as 18+. A/B/O, light BDSM, and dubious consent turned to consent are only allowed in the add-on.
HARD NO
Unfortunately, dark content will not be allowed for potential printing purposes. We are aware that “dark content” can mean different things for different people. Anything past what is accepted for the NSFW add-on will be considered dark for this zine. If you have any questions about a topic you might want to include in the zine, please reach out to the mod team through Retrospring or our email.If you’re unsure about what’s considered accepted content, message the mod team on Retrospring!
SUBJ: I have a question that isn’t answered here.
RE: Please do not hesitate to reach out to the mod team with any questions you may have through our Retrospring or email.
Faculty
Head || Graphics || Finance || Formatting
Experience
Kacchako's Kitchen: A Sweet & Spicy Cookbook || General / Shipping
Celestial Night: A Sailor Moon Fanzine || Co-Formatting / Co-Organization
50 Shades of Pink: An Ochabowl Fashion Zine || Head / Graphics / Co-Formatting
Retromania: A Retro Anime Zine || Intern
Kacchako Major
Turning everything into a Kacchako Event
Art || Graphics || Formatting
Experience
Payday: A Mei Mei Zine || Formatting
Kindred: A Choso Zine || Co-Formatting
Night Parade: A SuguSato Mafia Zine || Formatting
Luminous: A JJK WLW Zine || Graphics / Formatting
50 Shades of Pink: An Ochabowl Fashion Zine || Co-Formatting
Kacchako Major
Making Bakugou the biggest simp
General || Social Media
Experience
Heat of Our Hearts: A KiriBaku Omegaverse Zine || Socials / Finance / Production
Runway Naha: A SK8 the Infinity Fashion Zine || Socials / Finance / Production / Shipping
Kacchako Major
Hurting Kacchako as much as possible, lovingly
Social Media
Experience
Kacchako's Kitchen: A Sweet & Spicy Cookbook || Social Media
Kacchako Merch Box: A Seasons-themed Kacchako Merch Box || Social Media
All Roads Lead to You: A Kacchako AU Zine || Social Media
What's Rightfully Mine: A KRBK AU Anthology || Social Media
Kacchako Major
Professional Kacchako Merch Buyer
General || Shipping
Experience
50 Shades of Pink: An Ochabowl Fashion Zine || Writer Contributor
Happily Ever After: A Future Lovesquare Fanbook || Writer Contributor
Dynavity: A Kacchako Pro-Hero AU Zine || Writer Contributor
Reflections: A Camp Kacchako Anniversary Zine || Writer Contributor
Kacchako Major
Kacchako pining with a dash of silly
Syllabus
| Due Date | Assignment |
| 2023 | |
| Dec 1 – Dec 29 | Interest Check |
| 2024 | |
| Jan 5 – Feb 2 | Contributor Applications |
| Feb 5 | Results Sent |
| Feb 10 | Contributors must respond by |
| Mar 1 – Mar 3 | First Check-in (rough sketch | outline) |
| Mar 15 – Mar 17 | Second Check-in (clean lines | 25%) |
| Apr 12 – Apr 14 | Third Check-in (flat colors completed | 50%) |
| May 10 – May 12 | Fourth Check-in (all shading completed | 75%) |
| Jun 7 – Jun 9 | Final Submissions Due |
| Jun 29 – Aug 3 | Pre-Orders |
| August | Ordering |
| TBD | Shipping |