E Publishing

The phenomenon of e-publishing has transformed the book industry from technical, technological and business perspectives. The course examines the opportunities for self-publishing and the evolving strategies of publishing companies, the workings of e-book sales online, and the pros and cons of digital books and their digital interactivity. Students will explore the main features and developments of e-publishing's effect on the concept of interactive reading and the interactive media that make up the structure of an e-book. A part of the course is dedicated to lab hours in which students practice the processes and phases of creating an e-book ready for the web. This class includes experiential learning with CEMI. Prerequisites: At least one layout design course or equivalent experience.