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Page 1: Foundation Degree in Publishing. The FD Publishing is part of Artswork, the University's £4.5 million Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

Foundation Degree in Publishing

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The FD Publishing is part of Artswork, the University's £4.5 million Centre for

Excellence in Teaching and Learning

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Study Publishing at University

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Study Publishing at University

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Publishing and New Technology

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Publishing and New Technology

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Publishing and New Technology

New communities - New markets

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Foundation Degree in Publishing

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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

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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.

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Great publishing combines

Imaginative and creative ideas

Design and editorial skills

Commercial awareness

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What jobs can you do in publishing?

Editorial Assistant

Commissioning editor

Graphic designer

Marketing assistant

Production controller

Copy-editor/ proofreader

Rights manager

Publicist

Sales executive

Website manager

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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.

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You will be taught by experienced publishers and designers in purpose-built studios using the latest industry

technology and software

InDesignPhotoshop

Digital SLR cameras

Apple Macs

PowerPointScanning

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What can you make?

Books

Magazines

Fashion catalogues

Music CD booklets and covers

Film festival brochures Newsletters

Art exhibition leaflets

Promotional postcards

Press releases

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Choosing and using images

You’ll learn how to make these things by:

Writing or preparing text Coming up with creative ideas

Designing pages

Using typefaces

Choosing your print finishResearching

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Publishing is exciting.

You get a high sense of personal

achievement and a real-life end product

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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

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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

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Course structure

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In the first year you’ll study:

• Contemporary Publishing• Introduction to Design & Production• Communication and Copywriting• Professional Practice• Text Editing

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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 Developmentor• Professional Design Practice

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This is a practical and varied course - you’ll learn about:

• Time management

• Initiative

• Organisation

• Teamwork

• Decision-making

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You can apply to carry on into a third year to do :

BA (Hons) in Creative Writing

or

BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication

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Here’s what our students are doing

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Here’s what our students are doing

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For more information check out our website

www.bathspa.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/publishing.asp