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Foundation Degree in Publishing

Foundation Degree in Publishing. The FD Publishing is part of Artswork, the University's £ 4.5 million Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Study Publishing at University. Study Publishing at University. Publishing and New Technology. Publishing and New Technology.

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Foundation Degree in Publishing

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  1. Foundation Degree in Publishing

  2. The FD Publishing is part of Artswork, the University's £4.5 million Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

  3. Study Publishing at University

  4. Study Publishing at University

  5. Publishing and New Technology

  6. Publishing and New Technology

  7. Publishing and New Technology New communities - New markets

  8. Foundation Degree in Publishing

  9. What is a Foundation Degree? • 2-year degree course • Combines academic work and practical skills • Focuses on employability • Lots of input from industry professionals • Work Placements

  10. What is publishing? It’s all about working with others to create and print an interesting new piece of writing; an exciting product; or an imaginative promotional tool.

  11. Great publishing combines Imaginative and creative ideas Commercial awareness Design and editorial skills

  12. What jobs can you do in publishing? Graphic designer Editorial Assistant Website manager Marketing assistant Publicist Production controller Rights manager Sales executive Commissioning editor Copy-editor/ proofreader

  13. In two years you can become: A designer with a sound understanding of editorial process and marketing, or An editor with a good knowledge of design and production.

  14. You will be taught by experienced publishers and designers in purpose-built studios using the latest industry technology and software Photoshop InDesign Apple Macs PowerPoint Scanning Digital SLR cameras

  15. What can you make? Magazines Music CD booklets and covers Promotional postcards Books Fashion catalogues Art exhibition leaflets Newsletters Film festival brochures Press releases

  16. You’ll learn how to make these things by: Writing or preparing text Coming up with creative ideas Choosing and using images Using typefaces Designing pages Choosing your print finish Researching

  17. Publishing is exciting. You get a high sense of personal achievement and a real-life end product

  18. Here’s what students say about studying publishing at Bath Spa: ‘This has been, without doubt, the most exciting and challenging module I have taken. I have acquired many new skills and it has provided me with an insight into the world of publishing. It has been hard work at times - but ultimately inspiring and enjoyable.’ Toby Martin

  19. Here’s what students say about studying publishing at Bath Spa: ‘Not only has this module furthered my skills but it has readied me for life after university.’ Emma Wilson Now Editorial Assistant at Palazzo Editions

  20. Course structure

  21. In the first year you’ll study: • Contemporary Publishing • Introduction to Design & Production • Communication and Copywriting • Professional Practice • Text Editing

  22. In the second year you’ll study: • Working in Publishing: In-house and freelance • Marketing and Publicity • Self-initiated project/ work placement • And either: • Commissioning & Product Development • or • Professional Design Practice

  23. This is a practical and varied course - you’ll learn about: Time management Initiative Organisation Teamwork Decision-making

  24. You can apply to carry on into a third year to do : BA (Hons) in Creative Writing or BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication

  25. Here’s what our students are doing

  26. Here’s what our students are doing

  27. For more information check out our website www.bathspa.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/publishing.asp

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