Welcome The Plantin Society gives an advanced course for anyone who works in the broad field of graphic communication. The students are offered a mass of printing and typographic knowledge and skills and explore the historical background to their work, while also looking at recent developments and contemporary techniques. In addition to its educational objectives, the Plantin Society also tries to stimulate interest in typography by means of specific activities. The lessons are given in the Christopher Plantin Auditorium at the Plantin-Moretus Museum/Print Room, where the most eminent publishing company of the Netherlands was once housed. It was world famous for the care it devoted to its publications. Prospectus The course at the Plantin Society covers many aspects of the printing sector, each taught by a specialist. This knowledge is approached from a theoretical angle but also looks at its practical application. In the first year the emphasis is on the basic principles of typography, the various printing methods and book techniques. In the second year the accent shifts to the application of graphic design to a wide range of end products such as newspapers, magazines, posters and so on. Practical details The lessons are given in Dutch and are held on Saturdays over a two-year period. The next course starts in September 2009. The enrolment fee is 1000 euro per academic year. Want to know more? You can contact Sarah Daeleman on +32 3 22 11 468 or at info@plantingenootschap.be on Wednesdays from 9 am to 5 pm, Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm. home