Book Layout DesignLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students master the fundamentals of book design. They understand the objectives set by the publisher. Students are familiar with the materials used in book design and their suitability for different printing processes. Students can design a book and prepare it for printing.

Content

- Book design
- Differences between a printed and digital book
- Graphic guidelines for books
- Production methods
- Publication series design

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student
- meets the attendance requirement
- completes assignments to a satisfactory standard
- understands the core content of the course

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student
- actively participates in class
- completes assignments independently and shows initiative
- completes assignments on time
- masters the content of the course and applies the learned knowledge in his or her book layout design project
- is capable of independent information retrieval
- understands and masters the main duties of a book layout designer

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
- actively participates in class and shows self-directedness
- completes assignments independently and demonstrates initiative and creative problem solving skills
- completes the assignments on time
- can apply the learned knowledge in his or her book layout design project in an original way
- is capable of independent information retrieval and application of information
- understands and masters the main duties of a book layout designer
- demonstrates progress in developing a professional identity