PSELPB310 - Professional Book Production Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning

Semester Credits: 6

Contact Hours: 45

Prerequisites: A background in layout design and an introductory course in publishing are highly recommended.

Description: 6 semester credits. The topics of this course cover the areas of professional book production in both the digital and standard print sectors. Students will learn all processes involved in designing and producing books: font characters, colors and images, graphic manipulation, pagination, layouts, printing, and binding. Hands-on experience will be offered through the possibility of collaborating on ongoing publishing projects of the Institution. This class includes experiential learning with CEMI. Prerequisites: A background in layout design and an introductory course in publishing are highly recommended. This course includes experiential learning hours with our Community Engagement Member Institutions (CEMI). CEMI are dynamic learning environments created to foster learning through a structured interaction with the community. In addition to regular lecture hours, students will be involved in learning by doing through real projects and integration with the local population and territory in order to remove cultural and learning barriers as well as to develop a strong likelihood for success in life. The experiential learning hours are fully supervised by instructors who track students step by step during their learning experience, monitor and advise according to student needs, and support student initiative. This unique learning model allows students to benefit from an all- encompassing educational experience based on theory and practice in real enterprises, learning of comprehensive operational processes, problem-solving, leadership, and management. Prerequisites: A background in layout design and an introductory course in publishing are highly recommended.