Editing for Art and Design Books
A course by Julius Wiedemann , Art Book Editor
Learn the editorial process for publications with high visual content
- Spanish with subtitles in English
- 90% positive reviews (96)
- 1831 students
Learn the editorial process for publications with high visual content
Behind the publication of an art, design or illustration book there is a whole curating and editing process that allows us to articulate the pages of those publications that fill our shelves with inspiration. Julius Wiedemann has edited and published more than 80 books with more than 2 million copies sold and currently works as a senior editor at TASCHEN, one of the world's leading publishers of art and design books.
Julius lives looking for and discovering creative people with whom to make books and in this course he will discover all the secrets of creating an art book. Observing some of the most successful publications of Julius, you will be a spectator of the entire process of creating a work of these characteristics: from the search for the concept, to the selection of images and the design, going through all the small details that make a good book.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 9 downloads
- 90% positive reviews (96)
- 1831 students
- 15 lessons (1h 31m)
- 9 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will make the first mockup of an art book in which you will be the editor. You will make the most important decisions about the selection of the theme, the images, the cover and the content.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To designers, editors, editorial project managers, writers, artists and anyone interested in discovering the world of art and design book publishing.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary, although it will be very useful to understand in depth the topic you want to address in your book and it is advisable to know how to use Word, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator with a basic level.
Regarding the materials you will need: paper and pencil, a camera (which can be the one for your mobile phone) and a computer.
Reviews
A course by Julius Wiedemann
Julius Wiedemann is senior editor of the German publisher TASCHEN, a publisher specialized in publishing books in the most diverse creative areas, including art, design, photography, cinema and culture in general.
Julius was born in Rio de Janeiro and has lived in Japan, Germany and England, which has given him a global perspective on the international creative scene. His profession is to search for creative minds throughout the world to edit quality books.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
How do you start creating a book?
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Why does an editorial need books?
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Title name development - What is the book going to be called?
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Creating the first presentation of a book concept
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How is a book organized?
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Narrative and quality strategy
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U3
Book and cover design development
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Briefing for the designer
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The grid
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Flow
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Material handling and use of the placeholder
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U4
Almost ready for printing
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Premaquetación
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Layout and review
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Cover page
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Preparation of files for pre-press
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FP
Final project
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Edition of art and design books
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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egla.rivera
Es un curso interesante, con muchas recomendaciones.
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PlusInteresting perspective from an editor
marcelarincon.coachingliterario
Me gustó mucho la forma de explicar, está muy bien estructurado. Recomendado!
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amrbarakat678
Recommended. The tutor elaborates diverse perspectives of editing. Good job, Julius.
gio_fredyrodriguez
Excelente curso muy puntual con cada aspecto.
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