Catalog 2023-24

Publishing & Printing Arts

Publishing & Printing Arts

253.535.7241 www.plu.edu/ppa/ solveig.robinson@plu.edu
Solveig Robinson, Ph.D., Director

Pacific Lutheran University offers students a way to translate their love of books into an exciting professional career in publishing. The distinctive interdisciplinary curriculum in Publishing and Printing Arts (PPA) is highly respected by employers because it combines pre-professional skills and experience with the solid foundation of a liberal arts education. This five-course minor is designed to give students with talents and interests in writing, graphic design, communication, or business a head start into the world of publishing and a broad variety of related professions. The PPA program readily complements majors concerned with language and the written word, such as English, languages, education, history, public relations, journalism, marketing, and graphic design. But students majoring in a wide spectrum of disciplines—from biology to music to anthropology—have discovered the value of a PPA minor, too. PPA helps students connect publishing career opportunities in their fields and highlights the continuing importance of written communications in our modern world.

Publishing and Printing Arts Minor

20 semester hours including:

  • Three core courses are required
    12 semester hours
    • PPAP 301/ENGL 311/COMA 321: The Book in Society (4)
    • PPAP 302/ENGL 312/COMA 322: Publishing Procedures (4)
    • PPAP 321/ENGL 313/ARTD 315: The Art of the Book I (4)

In addition to the above 12 semester hour core, students take two elective courses (8 semester hours) selected from two of the following categories:

  • Writing/Editing
    Approved courses in English, History, or Publishing & Printing Arts:

    • ENGL 221: Research & Writing (4)
    • ENGL 225: Autobiographical Writing (4)
    • ENGL 227: Introduction to Creative Writing (4)
    • ENGL 236: Introduction to Screenwriting (4)
    • ENGL 320: Intermediate Creative Nonfiction (4)
    • ENGL 323: Writing in Professional & Public Settings (4)
    • ENGL 327: Intermediate Poetry Writing (4)
    • ENGL 329: Intermediate Fiction Writing (4)
    • ENGL 336: Digital Writing & Storytelling (4)
    • ENGL 339: Special Topics in Creative Writing (4)
    • ENGL 393: The English Language (4)
    • ENGL 424: Seminar: Writing (4)
    • ENGL 434: Seminar: Writing, Literature, & Public Engagement (4)
    • COMA 215: Writing in Communication Careers (4)
    • COMA 342: Communication Inquiry (4)
    • COMA 343: Media Writing (4)
    • PPAP 491: Independent Study (1-4)
    • PPAP 495: Internship (1-4)
  • Marketing/Management
    Approved courses in Business, Communication, or Publishing and Printing Arts:

    • COMA 361: Strategic Communication (4)
    • COMA 421: Media, Ethics, and the Law (4)
    • COMA 461: Advertising, PR, and Campaigns (4)
    • BUSA 203: Managerial Accounting (4)
    • BUSA 305: Behavior in Organizations (4)
    • BUSA 308: Principles in Marketing (4)
    • BUSA 340: Nonprofit Management (4)
    • BUSA 358: Entrepreneurship (4)
    • BUSA 361: e-Marketing (4)
    • BUSA 363: Consumer Behavior (4)
    • BUSA 366: Multicultural Marketing (4)
    • PPAP 491: Independent Study (1-4)
    • PPAP 495: Internship (1-4)
  • Design/Production
    Approved courses in Art, English, Communication, or Publishing & Printing Arts:
    • COMA 226: MediaLab (1-2)
    • COMA 229: Student Media (1-2)
    • COMA 401: Contemporary Issues in Media and Visual Culture (4)
    • COMA 426: Advanced MediaLab (1-2)
    • COMA 429: Advanced Student Media (1-2)
    • ARTD 110: Graphic Design 1 (4)
    • ARTD 210: Graphic Design 2 (4)
    • ARTD 220: Photography 1: B&W  (4)
    • ARTD 310: Graphic Design 3 (4)
    • ARTD 320: Photography 2: Digital (4)
    • ARTD 370: Printmaking 1 (4)
    • ARTD 410: Graphic Design 4 (4)
    • ARTD 420: Photography 3: Color (4)
    • ARTD 470: Printmaking 2 (4)
    • PPAP 322: Art of the Book II (4)
    • PPAP 491: Independent Study (1-4)
    • PPAP 495: Internship (1-4)
  • History
    Approved courses in English, History, or Publishing & Printing Arts:

    • ENGL 235: Children’s Literature (4)
    • ENGL 334: Studies in Literature for Young Readers (4)
    • HIST 248: Innovation, Ethics, Society (4)
    • HIST 346: History of Innovation and Technology (4)
    • PPAP 491: Independent Study (1-4)
    • PPAP 495: Internship (1-4)

As part of their minor in Publishing and Printing Arts, students are encouraged to acquire practical experience in publishing-related work outside the classroom.

Publishing and Printing Arts (PPAP)

PPAP 301 : The Book in Society

A critical study of the history of book culture and the role of books in modern society. Cross-listed with COMA 321, ENGL 311. (4)

PPAP 302 : Publishing Procedures

A workshop introduction to the world of book publishing, involving students in decisions about what to publish and how to produce it. Cross-listed with COMA 322, ENGL 312. (4)

PPAP 321 : The Art of the Book I - CX

This studio course explores the history, aesthetics, and creative dimensions of book design and typography. Prerequisite: Declared PPA minor or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ARTD 315, ENGL 313. (4)

PPAP 322 : The Art of the Book II - CX

Individual projects to explore further typography and fine bookmaking. Prerequisite: PPAP 321 / ARTD 315 / ENGL 313 with a B grade or better or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ENGL 314. (4)

PPAP 491 : Independent Study

To provide individual undergraduate students with advanced study not available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as IS: followed by the specific title designated by the student. (1 to 4)

PPAP 495 : Internship

To permit undergraduate students to relate theory and practice in a work situation. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as Intern: followed by the specific title designated by the instructor in consultation with the student. (1 to 12)