Hands on training in publishing house
Date: 2024-07-01
Speaker: Dr. Dipankar Mallik
Description
Hands-on training in a publishing house offers practical, immersive experience across departments like editorial, production, and marketing. Trainees directly engage in tasks such as editing, design review, and developing promotional materials, gaining a deep understanding of the entire book publishing process.
Objective
participants will be able to:
- Master advanced features of a specific DTP software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Scribus).
- Create professional-quality layouts for brochures, newsletters, magazines, etc.
- Effectively utilize advanced design principles such as typography, color theory, and image manipulation.
- Integrate various media elements (text, graphics, photos) for a cohesive design.
- Prepare DTP projects for different output formats (print, digital).
This add-on course will enhance your DTP expertise and allow you to create visually appealing and impactful publications.
Outcome
- Editorial Skills: Hands-on editing, proofreading, and manuscript evaluation.
- Production Know-how: Understood book design, layout, and printing processes.
- Marketing Basics: Gained insights into book promotion and sales strategies.
- Industry Flow: Grasp of interdepartmental collaboration and industry standards.
- Software Proficiency: Familiarity with key publishing software.