Today more than ever, each of us is an author: we constantly share content — photos, comments, reviews — driven by a deep need for expression and connection. However, these digital publications are often ephemeral, destined to be lost in the continuous flow of information.
The Self-Publishing course was created to address this need, inviting participants to produce something tangible, physical, and lasting. Because, as someone once said, “books contain our memory.”
By learning the fundamentals of independent publishing, participants will be guided through the creation of a personal publication, where content and form — both visual and material — are integrated coherently and expressively.
The course aims at the production of a printed output and is intended for anyone wishing to create a paper publication, gaining skills in both traditional and, above all, independent publishing.
At the end of the course, a certificate of attendance will be issued, provided participants attend at least 8 out of the 10 scheduled sessions, for a possible recognition of 2 ECTS credits.
Course type: Group – in-person
Max participants: 15
Frequency: Weekly – Tuesdays from 7 PM to 9:30 PM, from 7 October to 9 December 2025
Duration: 10 lessons – total 25 hours
Cost: €480 in a single payment or two instalments of €245 (first upon enrolment; second after 30 days)
Materials: Personal laptop with Adobe© Suite installed
Requirements/supports: Basic knowledge of Adobe© InDesign software
Language: Italian
Instructor: Fabio Mario Rizzotti
Location: Bodio Center, Piazzale Lugano, 19 – 20158 Milan
Enrolment opens: 1 July 2025
Enrolment closes: 1 October 2025
• Introduction and concept definition
• Concept development
• Material collection and organisation
• Flatplan definition
• Layout development
• Layout development
• Project development
• Binding workshop
• Layout and final print preparation
• Final presentation
F. Mario Rizzotti is an award-winning graphic designer and lecturer based in Milan. He specialises in art direction, branding, editorial design and design systems. He collaborates with various clients, including furniture companies, SMEs, publishing houses, and design studios. Alongside his professional practice, he teaches courses and workshops at several universities. In the past, he curated the Design Interview 1Q series and is the founder of Pittogramma, a digital platform for young Italian graphic designers.
Students and Alumni of Plena Education (RUFA, SPD, Ferrari Fashion School, Saint Louis College of Music CIELS, CAST, MADE): 50% discount
Former students of Plena Education Short and Summer Courses: 15% discount
University students: 10% discount (upon presentation of university ID)
For agreements with Lombard and international high schools, and for packages involving multiple courses/groups/families: contact corsibrevi@plenaeducation.it
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