Tutors:
Mark Edwards, Publishing Consultant
Al Troyano, Wiley-Blackwell
Overview:
Whether your production facility remains in-house or you have an outsourced arrangement, a knowledge of underlying technologies and associated jargon is essential. This course explains the current, common technologies used within the production workflow:- manuscript submission systems; file delivery mechanisms (such as FTP); PDF and PDF-X; use of SGML and XML for online products. A portion of the day will be dedicated to a 'clinic' where delegates are invited to bring along specific problems for discussion.
Programme:
- Manuscript submission systems - overview
- File delivery protocols such as FTP
- Common typesetting systems
- XML/SGML and DTDs
- Preflighting software - what is it and who should do it?
- Common problems with PDFs
- Best practice:- housekeeping; file naming; directory structures
- Standard image formats and their uses; resolutions for various applications
- Delegate clinic for discussion of production-related problems (delegates will be encouraged to submit questions in advance)
Learning objectives - by the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Understand the types of manuscript submission and typesetting systems available; comprehend the basics of XML/SGML and DTDs; recognize the benefits of pre-flighting software, be aware of common problems with PDFs; and understand best practice for general housekeeping of electronic files.
Who should attend:
This course will help people with between 1 and 3 years' experience in a technical or non-technical role, who wish to improve their knowledge and use of technology within production workflows.
Further Information
Barbara Holmes telephone +44 (0)1993 772 727 (email)
Amanda Whiting telephone +44 (0)1865 247776 (email) |
