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ARTC-1313-001 Digital Publishing I
Prerequisites: ARTC 1325 and ARTC 1327
The fundamentals of using digital layout as a primary publishing tool and the basic concepts and terminology associated with typography and page layout.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
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Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
No textbooks available
No supplies available
No performance information available
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
No behavior expectations available
No grading criteria available
No attendance information available
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
• Understand the evolution of publishing from print to digital.
• Create and format digital content using industry-standard tools.
• Develop and manage a digital publishing project from concept to distribution.
• Analyze and apply copyright and licensing laws in digital publishing.
• Optimize content for different digital platforms, including websites, social media, and e-books.
Course Outline
Week 1: Introduction to Digital Publishing
• Overview of the digital publishing landscape
• History and evolution from print to digital
• Introduction to key digital publishing platforms
Week 2: Content Creation & Design
• Basics of digital content creation
• Introduction to design principles for digital media
• Hands-on practice with Adobe
Week 3: Lab
Week 4: Web Publishing
• Creating and managing content on WordPress
• SEO basics and optimizing content for the web
• Designing user-friendly web interfaces
Week 5 Lab
Week 6: E-Books & Digital Magazines
• Introduction to e-book formats (ePub, PDF, etc.)
• Creating and publishing e-books
• Tools for digital magazine publishing
Week 7: Lab
Week 8: Multimedia & Interactive Content
• Incorporating multimedia elements into digital publications
• Creating interactive content (videos, infographics, etc.)
• Best practices for engaging digital audiences
Week 9: Copyright, Licensing, and Ethics
• Understanding copyright in the digital age
• Licensing digital content
• Ethical considerations in digital publishing
Week 10 Lab:
Week 11: Digital Marketing & Distribution
• Strategies for marketing digital publications
• Distribution channels and platforms
• Analyzing audience data and engagement metrics
Week 12: Lab
Exploration of emerging technologies (e.g., AR/VR in publishing, AI tools)
Predictions for the future of digital publishing
Week 14: Lab
Week 15: Final Project & Presentations
• Students will present their final digital publishing project
• Peer review and feedback
• Course wrap-up and future trends in digital publishing
Assignments and Grading
• Quizzes: 20%
• Project 1: Web Publishing Assignment – 20%
• Final Project: Comprehensive Digital Publishing Project – 30%
• Class Participation: 30%
Course Policies
• Attendance: Regular attendance is expected. More than two unexcused absences may affect your final grade.
• Late Work: Assignments submitted late will be penalized by 10% for each day overdue.
• Academic Integrity: Plagiarism or cheating will result in disciplinary action in accordance with university policies.
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