Information Package / Course Catalogue
Digital Publishing Technologies
Course Code: İLT337
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to develop innovative, interactive and aesthetic publishing formats by effectively using multimedia environment techniques and digital production tools in the field of visual communication. Additionally, the course aims to train qualified communication professionals and media specialists who promote paperless publishing ecosystems in the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal on Responsible Consumption and Production, and who are capable of transforming their creative ideas into a portfolio that meets academic and professional ethical standards.

Course Content

This course explains how publishing is applied in the digital environment, encompassing topics such as digital publishing, printing and photography applications, press and publication, web design, document creation, marketing, advertising, and graphic design.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Designs and produces multimedia projects suitable for the target audience using current software, hardware, and AI-based tools belonging to the digital publishing ecosystem.
2.Develops e-magazine, e-book, and digital platform contents in accordance with user experience (UX/UI) principles and sustainable publishing guidelines.
3.Evaluates professional ethical principles in digital publishing and copyright processes, as well as the legal boundaries in the use of AI tools, with a critical approach.
4.Creates and presents interactive digital publishing outputs, covering the solution process of communication and publishing problems, as a comprehensive professional portfolio.
5.Researches and explains current technologies and related concepts by analyzing the role of digital publishing.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bergsland, D. (2002). Introduction to Digital Publishing. Delmar Cengage Learning.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Digital Publishing, Core Concepts and Paperless Media
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Software, Hardware and Multi-Screen Compatibility in Digital Publishing
Week 3 - Practice
Visual Communication Principles for Digital Media: Interactive Typography, Color and Image Optimization
Week 4 - Practice
Interactive Media Production and User Experience (UX/UI) Fundamentals
Week 5 - Practice
Page Layout and Composition: Creating E-Magazine and E-Book (EPUB) Templates
Week 6 - Practice
Visual Content Production for Digital Platforms (Photography, Illustration and Infographic Integration)
Week 7 - Practice
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Digital Publishing and Integration into Creative Content Production Processes
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Midterm Exam (Project Concept, Research Report and Sketch Phase Presentation)
Week 9 - Practice
Multimedia (Audio, Video, Motion Graphics) Integration and Interactive Publishing
Week 10 - Practice
Digital Output, File Formats (PDF, EPUB, HTML5) and Conversion Processes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Distribution of Digital Publications, Copyright, Intellectual Property and Publishing Ethics
Week 12 - Practice
Universal Inclusivity and Accessibility Standards in Digital Publishing
Week 13 - Practice
End-of-Term Project Development and Professional Portfolio Preparation Processes
Week 14 - Practice
Portfolio Presentation Preparation and Peer Evaluation (Content/Project Critique)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures5%5
Assignment1%15
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Lecture - Practice141242
Assignment110111
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination113215
Final Examination126228
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
4
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026