Making Work Public: Type, Image, and the Craft of Publication
(c) Light & Composition University To publish is to display your work to the public — and the key to it all is the text; typography, imagery, form, and colour are how that text finally speaks.
A complete path through the craft of publication: what it means to publish and why the text comes first; the five fields — print, visual identity, marketing, digital, and the interactive interface; and the working craft they demand — typography, the grid and the composed page, colour and the CMYK model, and preparing a file for press and screen.
Course Overview
To publish is to display your work to the world — a far larger act than printing a page. This course covers type, image layout, sequence, and the craft decisions that stand between a finished photograph and a finished publication.
Deep Dive into this Course
Listen to this short audio overview. It provides the essence of this course — its philosophy, learning goals, and creative direction — so you can approach each lesson with deeper understanding and focus.
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Faculty & Resources
Nasrul Eam
Nasrul Eam has established a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades as an author, photographer, cinematographer, editor, educator, and art director. Currently, he holds the positions of Dean of the Department of Art and Photography, Head of the Department of Language and Linguistics, and Department of Mass Communication & Advertising at Light & Composition University. Nasrul began his professional journey in 2000 in advertising, initially with Grey Global Group, where he collaborated with renowned organizations such as Nokia, Coca-Cola, Bata, and Telecom Malaysia.
In 2006, he joined Paper Rhyme under WPP, a leading British multinational holding company in communications, advertising, public relations, technology, and commerce, serving as Head of Interactive. Concurrently, Nasrul played a pivotal role in establishing advertising and event management firms like Spell Bound and Final Avenue. During his tenure in advertising agencies from 2000 to 2007, Nasrul produced four documentaries, created 35 animated commercials, and developed over one hundred high-end corporate websites.
An accomplished author, Nasrul has authored more than 60 books covering diverse topics in art, photography, cinematography, advertising, language, linguistics, and science. His multifaceted career reflects a deep commitment to creativity, education, and advancing knowledge across various disciplines.
Recommended Books & Publications
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(c) Light & Composition University
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