MCM 206: Manuscript Editing, Layout and Design in Book Publishing

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students will

1. explain copy editing;
2. edit/prepare ‘mock’ manuscripts for publication;
3. explain layout and design in book publishing;
4. discuss the workings of the production department and its role in the publishing process/type-setting methods;
5. plan the layout and design different sizes of books; and
6. apply type-setting methods by planning few pages.

Course Contents

This course will concentrate on intensive instruction in copy editing and preparation of “mock” manuscripts for publication. It shall also examine the workings of the production department and its role in the publishing process; type-setting methods; planning the layout and designing the form and size of the book.