Introduction to Publishing Practices

About this course

Participants examine the stages involved in producing a publication, including planning, imposition, preparing print files and choosing suitable production methods. Practical work covers Risograph printing and several binding approaches, including perfect binding, coil binding, wire binding and saddle stitching with an electric stapler. The workshop combines demonstrations and making with discussion of publishing ideas, allowing time for participants to raise individual project questions with the group.

What you'll learn

• Apply imposition principles when planning a publication
• Prepare print files for production
• Use Risograph printing as part of a publication process
• Produce bindings using perfect, coil, wire or saddle-stitching methods
• Select suitable finishing techniques for a DIY publication

Is this course right for you?

The course is explicitly suitable for complete beginners. Participation combines practical workshop activities with group discussion, including time to discuss individual publishing projects.

• Individual project ideas can be discussed with the group

Before you go

• All tools and materials are provided.
• On completion, participants are qualified to become members and access the centre's facilities for independent project work.