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SUMMARY:BIC's Digital Printing for Books Training Course
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide the knowledge and confidence to pick the right printing method for a project.\n\n\nBIC Training Courses\nCreated by the book industry\, for the book industry \nFor an empowered\, informed supply chain \nEstablished in 1991\, BIC is an independent\, not-for-profit organisation at the heart of the UK book industry. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with key stakeholders in the industry to produce quality training courses that are created and delivered by expert\, highly respected trainers on a wide range of supply chain topics. Being a not-for-profit organisation\, BIC is able to offer all of its training at highly competitive rates. If there is a topic that you would like us to provide training on\, that we do not provide at present\, get in touch; we also welcome enquires about the provision of bespoke in-house courses. \nAll BIC Production courses are designed in conjunction with a panel of Production Directors from leading publishing houses to ensure that they focus on what you need to know. Each course contains a formal assessment recognised by many of the UK’s publishing houses. \nBIC’s Privacy Policy \n \nBIC’s Digital Printing for Books Course\nPurpose of the Course \nKnowing which print method to use can be critical to the profitability and success of a book and publisher. By looking at the different digital print technologies and workflows available\, this course provides delegates with an understanding of the pros and cons of each and shows them how using different print methods can help them manage their inventory. \nBenefits of Attending \nThis course will provide delegates with the knowledge and confidence to pick the right printing method for a project and the skills to identify and solve problems that they might encounter. \nDelegates will spend time in CPI’s pressroom and bindery\, seeing first-hand how books are produced on digital presses and how the different workflows work in practice. \nAs the factory can be noisy and to ensure our attendees get the most out of the day\, we limit the number of delegates for this course to 6. \nCourse Level \nThis course is aimed at those who are responsible for the production of digitally-printed books\, whether they are short run or Print On Demand (POD)\, colour or mono. Those new to digital printing and those who would like an update on the changing technology and production methods available would also benefit from attending. \nCourse Outline \nThis course has a practical emphasis\, ensuring all theoretical elements are accompanied by a practical application. The topics covered include: \n\nWhat are the environmental impacts and benefits when printing digitally?\nWhat is POD / short run printing?\nThe POD process from consumer order to delivery\nHow the different digital print technologies work\nHow to select the right digital print method for your book\nHow the different workflows can be used to increase the profitability of a project\nHow the costs for digital printing are calculated\nHow to prepare a file for digital printing\nWhich papers are suitable for digital book production\nHow the lack of / minimal make-ready affects the publishers costing\nThe binding process for short run and POD books\nHow the books are distributed\, i.e. whether to a warehouse or direct to customer\nThe other opportunities that the technology makes available\, e.g. custom publishing\, personalised editions\, test runs\, etc.\n\nRead the full course outline here. \nThe Trainers \nHeather O’Connell \nConsultant \nHeather has more than 20 years’ experience in book publishing. Specialising in book production\, she has held various positions including Production Director for Penguin UK and HarperCollins Publishers. Heather now runs a consultancy\, using her passion for and knowledge of the industry to support a broad range of print and publishing clients and industry initiatives. \nMartin Collyer \nGeneral Manager at CPI Antony Rowe \nCPI Books UK \nMartin has more than 30 years’ experience in the UK book and journal industry. He specialises in colour reprographics and digital operations\, workflows and inventory management solutions. Martin is currently the divisional General Manager of CPI Antony Rowe\, and oversees the operations of both the Wiltshire and Eastbourne plants. \nFeedback for this Course \nWhat component of the training was most effective for you? “Information on the technical side of inkjet printing\, what’s in the machine and how it works\, and the pros and cons of the various print options.” – Anon. \n“It was an extremely informative course and it was helpful to have the flexibility to ask questions.” – Anon. \nWhat component of the training was most effective for you? “The balance between presentations and discussion.” – Roger Christiansen\, Ricoh Europe \nDate & Frequency of this Course \nThursday 28th Nov 2024. This course will run once in 2024 \nBespoke and In-House Training \nBIC is committed to providing high quality\, accessible training for the book industry. We are able to provide both bespoke courses and in-house training to suit your requirements. This courses is suitable for in-house training so please do contact us to request further information or to make a booking: info@bic.org.uk \nCourse Location \nCPI Group UK\, Melksham. \nCourse Length \nThis is a full day course. \nPrices \nBIC Members £340 + VAT \nFriends of BIC £400 + VAT \nNon Members £465 + VAT \nNB: Eventbrite fee\, travel and accommodation costs are not included in the ticket price. \nDiscounted rates apply to BIC members only. \nNot sure if your organisation is a BIC member? Check our members list here. \nAlternative Payment Option: If you would prefer BIC to invoice your organisation directly\, please contact info@bic.org.uk. Please note that this process will incur a £25.00 administration fee. \nOn the Day \nAll of BIC’s full-day courses include refreshments and a full working lunch. \nDress Code \nPlease be aware that delegates will spend time in the factory at CPI\, so we ask that you should please dress appropriately\, i.e. no open-toe shoes / sandals. \nWiFi Access \nA password will be provided on the day to delegates. \nTravel Information \nRail station: \nChippenham www.nationalrail.co.uk . If you are travelling by train\, we will arrange collection for you at Chippenham station. If travelling from London\, we recommend you catch a direct train from London Paddington to Chippenham. \nAirports: \nLondon City Airport – 110 miles\, ca 140 min by car \nHeathrow – 100miles\, ca 80 min by car \nLuton – 120 miles\, ca 120 min by car \nStansted – 140 miles\, ca 135 min by car \nGatwick – 125 miles\, ca 120 min by car \nCar parks: \nShould you choose to drive to this course\, there is ample parking on the CPI site. \nCourse Cancellations \nPlease note: as we price our training courses so keenly\, the running of them is dependent on there being a set minimum number of delegates registered by the time the booking period ceases. For this reason\, please be aware that unfortunately some courses may be cancelled if this requirement is not met. Should this happen\, BIC will arrange for full refunds for all training courses booked. We will liaise with registered delegates at least 2 weeks prior to each course date regarding this. BIC apologies for any inconvenience caused. \nRefund Policy \nPlease take a few moments to familiarise yourself with our refund policy: \nShould you need to cancel your ticket\, refunds may be given as follows: \n\nUp to 6 calendar weeks (i.e. 42 calendar days) before the event: full refund minus Eventbrite fee\nLess than 6 calendar weeks\, but more than 2 calendar weeks (i.e. 14 days) before the event: 50% refund\nLess than 2 calendar weeks before the event: no refund.\n\nIf you (or a colleague in your place) do not attend the training course you have booked\, no refund will be given. \nPlease note: Tickets are transferable within your organisation.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-digital-printing-for-books-training-course/
LOCATION:CPI Antony Rowe\, Pegasus Way\, Bowerhill Industrial Estate\, Melksham\, Wiltshire\, SN12 6TR\, United Kingdom
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