PUBLICATION DESIGN PROD

Catalog description

This hands-on course focuses on the principles of graphic design to create multi-page solutions using industry standard software. Students learn to integrate typography, photography and graphics into projects that explore the technical and aesthetic nature of digital publication design through print and electronic publication (EPUB). Advanced typographic controls and production specifications, multi-page document management, output solutions including print, Extensible Markup Language (XML) capabilities and the creation of interactive documents for online distribution are also discussed. The creation of portfolio level work is stressed throughout the course. Verbal and visual presentation skills are emphasized to communicate with future clients. Critiques focus on appropriate solutions, visual interest and craftsmanship.