Multimedia Publishing
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The goal of this course it to introduce the technical aspects of digital publishing including the different formats and the adopted technologies
Expected learning outcomes
Fundamental knowledge on the basics of publishing and its evolution towards digital publishing. Advanced understanding of the digital tools and methodologies for digital publishing. Critical analysis on the relations between the different communications channels, way to convey message contents and the modality of fruition.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The program is organized in the following subtopics
+ Introduction
- The evolution of the book in history
- The digital transformation in publishing
- Multimedia and multichannel publishing
+ Digital text formats
- RTF
- MarkDown
- SGML
- HTML
- XML
+ Digital book formats
- PDF
- eBook
- ePub
- Audio formats
- Video formats
+ Designing content
- Gathering and representing requirements
- User navigation models
- Usability testing
- Extracting navigation and interaction data
+ Conclusions
- New forms of deployment
+ Introduction
- The evolution of the book in history
- The digital transformation in publishing
- Multimedia and multichannel publishing
+ Digital text formats
- RTF
- MarkDown
- SGML
- HTML
- XML
+ Digital book formats
- eBook
- ePub
- Audio formats
- Video formats
+ Designing content
- Gathering and representing requirements
- User navigation models
- Usability testing
- Extracting navigation and interaction data
+ Conclusions
- New forms of deployment
Prerequisites for admission
Basic notions of HTML5, XML, Javascript, and Python are propaedeutic to the activities proposed in class.
Teaching methods
The topics of the course will be covered through lectures, accompanied by visual aids such as slides and teaching materials, which will be made available by the teacher on the Ariel platform as needed. During the lectures, exercises and demonstrations will be conducted to facilitate the students' learning process.
While attendance is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. The course benefits from the participation of industry experts who will provide insights into the latest trends and developments in the field. Attending the lectures will allow students to fully grasp these insights and enhance their understanding of the subject matter.
While attendance is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. The course benefits from the participation of industry experts who will provide insights into the latest trends and developments in the field. Attending the lectures will allow students to fully grasp these insights and enhance their understanding of the subject matter.
Teaching Resources
The following materials are required to prepare the exam:
- Slides and notes presented in class
- Editoria Digitale
di Letizia Sechi
Apogeo 2010
https://www.apogeonline.com/libri/editoria-digitale-letizia-sechi/
- Slides and notes presented in class
- Editoria Digitale
di Letizia Sechi
Apogeo 2010
https://www.apogeonline.com/libri/editoria-digitale-letizia-sechi/
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination consists of a written test and an oral test.
Through the written test, the student must demonstrate knowledge of the topics covered in the lectures and an understanding of the connections between them.
In the oral examination the student must present a project in which some of the methodologies and tools presented in the lectures are applied to a case study agreed with the lecturer.
Examination arrangements for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the lecturer and the relevant office. Incoming international or Erasmus students are invited to contact the course lecturer to check examination arrangements.
Through the written test, the student must demonstrate knowledge of the topics covered in the lectures and an understanding of the connections between them.
In the oral examination the student must present a project in which some of the methodologies and tools presented in the lectures are applied to a case study agreed with the lecturer.
Examination arrangements for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the lecturer and the relevant office. Incoming international or Erasmus students are invited to contact the course lecturer to check examination arrangements.
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