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Book and Magazine Publishing

Program Overview

The Book and Magazine Publishing program is one of the most prestigious programs in Canada. Through hands-on education, it will prepare you for a wide variety of positions.

 

In this program you will:

• Be an integral part of the team that helps to shape the evolution of Canada's cultural and literary landscape

• Publish e-books

• Help to build the careers of the next generation of writers in the publishing industry

• Complement your formal learning with an industry field placement at a book or magazine publisher in Toronto, where you'll acquire critical working experience, industry knowledge and professional relationships as initiate your new career

• Take part in pulishing On the Danforth magazine twice a year

Establish in 1947, this award-winning and unique program has earned several accolades for academic excellence and for the career success of its graduate. A career in book and magazine publishing promises a world of innovation, stories and culture that integrates your creative, marketing and business skills.

 

Note: This program requires students to have and use a mobile computing device (i.e. laptops,tablet) that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements.

BENEFITS

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• The one-year accelerated format covers all facets of the publishing process including e-books

• The graduate certificate that is earned reflects high standards of learning

   

CAREER OUTLOOK

Companies that have hired program graduates include:

• Random House Canada

• Toronto Life Canada

• Nelson Educational Publishings

• Chatelaine Magazine

• Harper Collins Canada

• Outpost Magazine

• McClelland & Stewart

• McGraw-Hill Ryerson

• Profit Magazine.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

 

Semester 1

  Introduction to Publishing

  Writing for Publication

  Editing

  Content Management and Production Process

  Elements of Publishing Design

  Copyright, Contracts and Permissions

 

Semester 2

   Book Editing

   Magazine Editing

   Magazine Marketing

   Book Marketing and Sales

   Applications of Publishing Design

   Publishing for Screen

 

  *Field Placement Note: minimum C grade required in all courses for graduation.