Book Publishing or Magazine Publishing In One Program
When a program has been churning out book publishing program
and magazine publishing experts since 1974, its popularity should come
as no surprise. Add that to the fact that the offering holds several
accolades for academic excellence and for the career success of its
graduates and is associated with Centennial College Press, a commercial
publishing operation, and you have Centennial College’s Book and
Magazine Publishing program. Geared towards mature students, this
program prepares professionals for both the book publishing and magazine
publishing industries. In fact, past grads have been hired by reputable
companies such as: Random House Canada, Toronto Life Magazine, Nelson
Educational Publishings, Chatelaine Magazine, Harper Collins Canada,
Outpost Magazine, McClelland & Stewart, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, Profit
Magazine.
In just one semester, students of this
program gain know-how in all facets of the publishing process, including
e-books. This is achieved through an accelerated format that focuses
strictly on topics students will need to cover in order to enter the
field. Among theses book publishing and magazine publishing courses and
topics are: Introduction to Publishing (broad overview of book and
magazine publishing to acquaint students with these two cultural
industries with material covered in a variety of classroom settings,
including: lectures, class discussions, group work, guest speakers, and
individual assignments); Editing (introductory course that teaches the
rudiments of copyediting by explaining what copyediting is, where it
fits in the publishing process, the qualities of a good copy editor, and
the application of fundamental copyediting skills); Elements of
Publishing Design (introduces graphic design in the context of the book
and magazine publishing industry and will enable the student to learn to
apply the fundamental principles of graphic design to a variety of
press-printed products including those of the print-publishing
industry); and more.
In addition to the range of book publishing and magazine publishing courses,
students obtain hands-on experience in a variety of ways. First and
foremost, they partake in publishing On the Danforth, a twice-a-year
magazine. In addition, Centennial College students round out in-school
lessons with an industry field placement at a book publishing or
magazine publishing company in Toronto, where they acquire critical
working experience, industry knowledge and professional relationships as
they initiate their new career.
Applicants who wish to study book publishing and magazine publishing program must submit an official transcript demonstrating proof of successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree program. Centennial College will also consider applicants presenting a combination of partial post-secondary education and relevant work experience. Also, they must attend a program admission session that includes editing exercises, presentation of a portfolio of writing and a resume. Please note that a minimum C grade is required in all courses for graduation. Visit Centennial College.