Editorial Design

Base Knowledge

N/A

Teaching Methodologies

The methodological choices will focus on two key educational components:
– Theoretical-practical component – oral presentation oriented to the estimated contents;
– Practical component – study and presentation of works/productions and their authors and work development under the teacher guidance.

Learning Results

1 Learn about the methodology of editorial design and development phases, from briefing to project approval;
2 Acquire theoretical, practical, aesthetic and technical knowledge necessary for visual communication of concepts/ideas;
3 Acquire concepts and specific terminology of the subject area;
4 Know how to analyse alternative solutions in a project of editorial design, taking into account the visual message and the information that needs to be transmitted to a targeted audience;
5 Know how to conceive, plan, write, edit and produce an editorial project.

Program

1. Editorial Design
1.1. Format
1.2. Substract
1.3. Grid systems
1.4. Layout
1.5. Typography
2. Publications
2.1. Book: components and book Cover
2.2. Magazine
2.3. Newspapers
2.4. Other publications

Curricular Unit Teachers

Grading Methods

Exam
  • - Practical Component - 75.0%
  • - Theoretical Component - 25.0%
Continuing Evaluation
  • - Group work (practical component) - 65.0%
  • - Individual and/or Group Work - 35.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Ambrose, G. & Harris, P. (2018). Layout for Graphic Designers (Basics Design): An Introduction. Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Errea, J. (2018). Newspaper Design: Editorial Design from the World’s Best Newsrooms. Gestalten
Muller-Brockmann, J. (2012). Sistemas de retículas, Un manual para diseñadores gráficos. Editoral Gustavo Gili.
Poulin, R. (2018). Design School: Layout: A Practical Guide for Students and Designers: 1. Rockport Publishers
Shaoqiang, W. (2019). Page Design: Printed Matter and Editorial Design. Promopress
Shaoqiang, W. (2022).New page design. Layout and editorial design. Hoaki
Weiming, H. (2017). Flipping Pages Details in Editorial and Page Layout Design. ‎ Gingko Press