TWS270
emerge Book Production Course
This course offers an introduction to the process and history of book production. Through classroom instruction, group discussion and guest speakers, you will learn about the process of book editing, design, production and printing. You will also have the option of signing up for a production team to participate in the anthology's production.
emerge launches every October at a gala event.
To see our past anthologies, visit our anthology webpage.
Overview
Location: Vancouver
Available only to students enrolled in:
The Writer's Studio
What you will learn
- Key figures in the evolution of the book in print production history
- Components of a book
- Stages of the book production process
- Various book formats: hard cover, trade paperback, mass market paperback, etc.
- Elements of good cover design
- How to work effectively with an editor, designer, printer and publisher
- Differences between ebooks, print editions, digital editions and book apps
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Lectures
- Readings
- Class discussions
- Workshops
- Q & A sessions with guest industry professionals
You will be evaluated on:
- Completion of readings
- Class participation
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.