Publishing : publishing techniques and software

lclib2001  2023-2024  Louvain-la-Neuve

Publishing : publishing techniques and software
5.00 credits
22.5 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Comanne Olivier;
Language
French
Prerequisites
LSTIC2894
Main themes
The course approaches in detail the role of the publishing house and describes the technical aspects of the specific roles involved in that trade. Following course LCLIB 2000, it is intended for the students in the publishing orientation.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 The course aims at familiarizing the student with the publishing industry by examining the typical activities within a publishing house in order to prepare for the internship. Students will learn how to use professional desktop publishing (DTP) software tools.
 
Content
In this course, one of the most significant (but also least well known) functions of the book industry is analyzed in-depth. All the functions constitutive of a publishing house are approached. The course also reconsiders the analysis of a publishing project, the contractual relations with the authors, the technical manufacture of the book as well as all the aspects in development of a publishing catalogue.
Teaching methods
Method : lecture
Other information
Nil.
Teaching materials
  • Slides mis à disposition
Faculty or entity
ELAL


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures

Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General

Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General