Publishing 2 : Mass Communication Final Project
Week 10 - Week 12
Jason Ong Ngie Min (0324104)
Publishing 2 : Mass Communication
Project 3 : The Book. (Part 3 : Digital Book)
Instructions
Desktop Version (online e-Book)
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Experience
In week 10, I struggled with showing up for class as I felt very sick, but still trying my best finishing what is expected from the lecturer by the week after. Week 11 is pretty stressful for most of my classmates including me as well because a few final submissions needs to be done, resulting lack of sleep for the rest of the week. During week 12, I encountered issues with my laptop as most of the files went missing, resulting me in doing some of the digital versions again.
Observation
In week 11, I observed a slight difference in my sleeping schedule and sleeping positions that results me having body ache for almost 5 days! Week 12 was getting a little surprising , as I observed that this module is about to finish anytime soon.
Finding
During week 11, I found out that submissions is around the corner and started to compile my hardcopy portfolio which might take some time arranging it. On the other hand, I found a new interesting knowledge from my friend, which is adding a button for the sub-text for iPhone digital version which is exciting!
Jason Ong Ngie Min (0324104)
Publishing 2 : Mass Communication
Project 3 : The Book. (Part 3 : Digital Book)
Instructions
Final Project & Portfolio 40%
The Brief
The Book. (Part 3: Digital Book)
Duration of Assignment
3 Weeks (Briefing on Week 9)
Deadline
Week 12 (12 Jun 2016)
Description
In this final project 3 you will be required to adapt the printed book you have designed for the purpose of on-screen reading. The design of the digital Book will be dependant on the device it will be read from or the type of format used; ePub/PDF/HTML. Presently most digital books are in the ePub/eBook format (How To Create a Fixed Layout Ebook with Adobe InDesign CC), which is adaptable across devices. However this format is only available in Adobe CC. We shall strive to explore and decide on an appropriate format. Your input here is vital.
One very important area to focus on is navigation between pages; this has to be well thought through, as the user interface must not be an obstacle to seamless reading.
Note: Project 3 is an attempt to work on methods that are developing as we speak, so as your lecturer I too am learning these new features, with project 03 our classroom will effectively be a laboratory. Even so we shall strive to produce work that is of good standard.
Requirements
The student will adapt the designs from the printed format without loosing the identity and style of the said in the digital book. The final work will be uploaded unto the respective eportfolios and printed out in thumbnail formats for the hardcopy portfolio. The softcopy (printed book and digital book) will also be burnt on a CD. ‘Packaged’ your InDesign files to ensure all elements of your book has been collated when burning it on the CD.
Submission
- All gathered information (failures, successes, epiphanies, sketches, visual research, printouts, websites, images, charts, etc.) documented logically and chronologically in the A4 Clear Sheet folder. The works must be labelled and dated.
- All gathered information (failures, successes, epiphanies, sketches, visual research, printouts, websites, images, charts, etc.) documented logically and chronologically in the eportfolio for the duration of the project in one post and for the duration of the course in a separate post as instructed in class.
- Softcopy of the digital book uploaded unto the eportfolio for the purpose of reading. A thumbnail printout of the digital book.
- All files packaged and uploaded unto Google Drive and link provided in the eportfolio. Ensure all folders are labelled or named appropriately.
Objectives
- To develop students ability to adapt the various elements attractively in a digital book.
- To develop students ability create seamless navigation from page to page.
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Project 3 : Final Submissions
Desktop Version (1366x768px)
Thumbnails:
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| Figure 1 : Desktop version thumbnails 1/2 |
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| Figure 2 : Desktop version thumbnails 2/2 |
Desktop Version (online e-Book)
iPad Version (1024x768px)
Thumbnails:
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| Figure 3 : iPad version thumbnails 1/2 |
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| Figure 4 : iPad version thumbnails 2/2 |
iPad Version (online e-Book)
iPhone 6Version (750x1334px)
Thumbnails :
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| Figure 5 : iPhone version thumbnails 1/2 |
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| Figure 6 : iPhone version thumbnails 2/2 |
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Feedback :
Week 10
Absent
Week 11
Add navigations for e-book, also be a little more careful to the leading spacing, specially for iPhone since it is too small and readability isn't that good. Reduce the navigation size too, don't make it too obvious and big. Consider the size of a thumbprint too so navigations can be used at ease.
Week 12
Add the "sub-text effect" in iPhone. change the point size for the sub-text. Adjust kerning as well in iPhone and submit all the digital versions on Friday.
Absent
Week 11
Add navigations for e-book, also be a little more careful to the leading spacing, specially for iPhone since it is too small and readability isn't that good. Reduce the navigation size too, don't make it too obvious and big. Consider the size of a thumbprint too so navigations can be used at ease.
Week 12
Add the "sub-text effect" in iPhone. change the point size for the sub-text. Adjust kerning as well in iPhone and submit all the digital versions on Friday.
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Reflection:
Experience
In week 10, I struggled with showing up for class as I felt very sick, but still trying my best finishing what is expected from the lecturer by the week after. Week 11 is pretty stressful for most of my classmates including me as well because a few final submissions needs to be done, resulting lack of sleep for the rest of the week. During week 12, I encountered issues with my laptop as most of the files went missing, resulting me in doing some of the digital versions again.
Observation
In week 11, I observed a slight difference in my sleeping schedule and sleeping positions that results me having body ache for almost 5 days! Week 12 was getting a little surprising , as I observed that this module is about to finish anytime soon.
Finding
During week 11, I found out that submissions is around the corner and started to compile my hardcopy portfolio which might take some time arranging it. On the other hand, I found a new interesting knowledge from my friend, which is adding a button for the sub-text for iPhone digital version which is exciting!
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