Serampore Girls' College

13, T.C. Goswami Street, Serampore, Hooghly - 712201, West Bengal, India

Established in 1981, Affiliated to the University of Calcutta

Re-accredited by NAAC (3rd Cycle): B++

Department of Bengali

Event Details

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.