Course Details
Book Design and Production for Publisher
Certification
KNUST Certificate
signed by Vice Chancellor
Course Overview
Book Design & Production For Publisher is a course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create professional book designs and manage the production process. The course will cover a wide range of topics, including book layout, typography, cover design, and printing processes.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of book design and layout, as well as the principles of typography and how to apply them to create compelling and readable text. They will also learn about the different printing processes, paper types, and binding methods used in book production, and how to choose the right options for their projects.
The course will provide hands-on training in industry-standard software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Participants will work on projects throughout the course, including designing book covers and laying out book pages. By the end of the course, they will have gained the practical skills and knowledge needed to produce high-quality books.
Content and Learning
This course will cover the following topic areas:
Unit 1: Introduction to book design and production
Unit 2: Understanding typography and fonts
Unit 3: Layout design for books
Unit 4: Cover design for books
Unit 5: Print production and technology
Unit 7: Paper types and selection
Unit 8: Binding methods and techniques
Unit 9: Digital publishing options and platforms
Unit 10: Preparing files for printing and publishing
Suitable for:
Participants will gain knowledge and skills that can be applied in a variety of settings, including book publishing, graphic design, and digital media. This course is ideal for:
• Self-publishers who want to design and produce their books
• Aspiring book designers who want to work for publishers
• Graphic designers who want to expand their skill set to include book design
• Writers and editors who want to learn about the book production process
• Publishers who want to improve their book production processes
Admissions
This program is open to anyone interested in learning book design and production skills. It is ideal for aspiring book designers, self-publishers, graphic designers, writers, editors, and publishers. Participants do not need prior design experience, but basic computer skills are necessary.
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