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Saturday, 19 July 2014

How Wigan & Leigh College teach Editorial Design


Editorial Design is a big industry and the largest one employing ‘Graphic’ designers. To be a part of this industry you have to be well aware of the different forms of ‘Graphic Designing’ methods, publishing techniques and print layouts.

To become a good ‘Editorial Designer’ one has to adhere to the strict rules and guiding layouts and one has to be of a very creative disposition to make the material look attractive, appealing and neat at the same time.  The success of the publication material depends on clear communication and consistent storytelling, both of which demand rigorous applications of grid layouts and the establishment of visual hierarchies in order to keep readers entertained while they consume the content.

 There are various avenues in which one can be find employment, if one wants to pursue a career as an Editorial Designer -
  1.     In Newspaper Publication Industry
  2.     In Magazine Publication Industry
  3.     Book Publication Industry
  4.     Journals and pamphlet publication companies &
  5.     Online-E-Content Firms
One has to be well-aware of the design trends, typography, the preliminary graphic-designing skill-set and have an aesthetic bend to furnish a good editorial design. Many institutes and colleges in India furnish its students with Graphic Designing Course. WLCI School of Design provides a comprehensive course in Advertising and Graphic Design with special module on ‘Editorial Design’. The eligibility criterion is completion of 10 +2 years of education or graduates. There are special courses for working professionals also.

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