Workshop: the Editorial Work in the Publishing House
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The workshop aims to present to students the work that is done in the drafting of a book publishing house, providing guidance on the tools necessary for the preparation of a text to be printed, in accordance with the editorial standards of each specific publishing house and in reference to the graphic needs of the mise en page, to be met with the pagination software.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop on editorial work in the publishing house the student will have acquired a clear overview of the tasks which are completed by a book publishing editor and will have become aware of the tools necessary to perform the different tasks an editor is called to prepare a text for printing.
Lesson period: Second semester
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Students will be offered an overview on the main activities of publishing books editorial team, from the moment when the writer submits his/her text to the printed book. They will become familiar with editing, translation review, layout, bibliography review, images, proof copy, and relation in between editor/writers.
Prerequisites for admission
Students should be interested in books' publishing.
Teaching methods
The lessons have an introduction of teacher and slides with examples.
Teaching Resources
Different subjects will be principally presented by model cases, that can directly connect the students with the work of editorial team.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final examination consists of interview during the lessons. This being a workshop, grades are not to be assigned.
- University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Martalo' Valeria
Shifts:
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Professor:
Martalo' Valeria