Electronic Publishing

Aim

The student should after the course be able to:

• designing effective information
• using the different techniques and formats available for the presentation of text and images electronically
• distinguish between tools and technologies and determine which technology / standard that is most suitable for a given problem
• evaluate an existing publication with respect to technology, discussed in the course
• analyze the opportunities and risks associated with the use of digital media from a social and economic perspective
• use an agile development approach for performing a programming project in electronic publishing in a group of 4-5 persons

Content

The course focuses on methods for content design in electronic publishing. Fundamental markup languages for content design. Introduction to the client-server model and script languages. Introduction to structured layout and design in electronic publishing, e.g. style sheets. Introduction to programming for electronic publishing and distributed services, e.g. dynamic information. Short introduction to databases and their application in storage and retrieval of dynamic information. Social and economic aspects of the use of digital media.