In this program, you’ll explore the creative possibilities of contemporary printmaking and publications. You’ll create innovative works in fine art print, books and independent publications in our studios with Relief; Letterpress; Intaglio; Screenprinting; Lithography; Digital media; Risography; Publishing facilities on campus. You’ll also work in the field outside the classroom. You’ll learn entrepreneurial skills through field trips, book fairs, exhibitions, print exchanges and professional partnerships.

We combine the academic study of literature with skill-based modules to create a practical, applied English Literature degree. You’ll learn how to analyse a wide range of literary texts, but you'll also learn practical skills such as:

The Bachelor of Arts in English Writing, Literature, and Publishing emphasizes literary history and creative writing, while providing students with critical thinking skills and an introduction to the world of publishing. Whether students plan to pursue a career as a creative or professional writer or pursue graduate work in literary studies, the EWLP Program will be a springboard to future study or a career in the arts or communication fields.

This package contextualizes the South African publishing industry, with specific applications to book publishing and corporate publishing. The objectives are to equip students with background knowledge on the industry, role players, and trends, as well as with specific skills linked to the publishing value chain. These skills include the commissioning of manuscripts aimed at specific markets; the management of the design, reproduction, and printing phase; copy-editing and proofreading; financial and marketing management. Students are empowered to act as responsible information intermediaries who can add value to publications during the various phases of the publishing process.

The Publishing Arts major provides students with hands-on opportunities in publication design (books and journals) as they work on the team that produces the Talking River Review (a student-run and nationally recognized literary journal). They develop skills in editing, project supervision, graphic design, utilizing up-to-date technology, business communication and organization, critical evaluation of written works, distribution, and sales. The Publishing Arts major also provides students with dynamic exposure to literature, creative production, and workplace decision-making.

You’ll graduate with essential publishing skills, from writing persuasive, concise copy and text editing, to communicating brand identity and audience research. We’ll teach you how to layout content and manipulate images using industry-standard software, with opportunities to develop your skills in image use, video; photography; app creation; and HTML.

Do you dream of working at a publishing house, indie magazine, or scholarly journal? Then our publishing and editing major is for you. You won't find this kind of program at any other liberal arts colleges—or at many far larger colleges either. We offer one of the only publishing majors in the nation.

Our BA (Hons) Design for Publishing degree covers creating an effective design for printed books, newspapers and magazines as well as digital apps and online publications.