Foundation Degree in Publishing

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

Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Study Publishing at University

Study Publishing at University

Publishing and New Technology

Publishing and New Technology

Publishing and New Technology

New communities - New markets

Foundation Degree in Publishing

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

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.

Great publishing combines

Imaginative and creative ideas

Design and editorial skills

Commercial awareness

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

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.

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

What can you make?

Books

Magazines

Fashion catalogues

Music CD booklets and covers

Film festival brochures Newsletters

Art exhibition leaflets

Promotional postcards

Press releases

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

Publishing is exciting.

You get a high sense of personal

achievement and a real-life end product

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

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

Course structure

In the first year you’ll study:

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

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

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

• Time management

• Initiative

• Organisation

• Teamwork

• Decision-making

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

BA (Hons) in Creative Writing

or

BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication

Here’s what our students are doing

Here’s what our students are doing

For more information check out our website

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