The primary objective of this thesis was the design and production of a scout songbook with guitar chords, intended to serve as a practical and accessible tool for accompanying singing during various scouting activities. Emphasis was placed on both the content structure and the visual design of the final product.
The thesis is structured into several thematic sections. The first part, which provides the theoretical framework, investigates the concept and function of songbooks, with a focus on their role and relevance within the scouting context. Within this environment, the songbook functions as a central musical resource and a key element of communal singing traditions.
The subsequent chapters of the theoretical part focus on the book production process. This includes a detailed analysis of the key stages of production: graphic prepress preparation, printing, and finishing techniques associated with hardback bookbinding. Each of these phases is examined in terms of its technical and aesthetic requirements.
The experimental section presents the materials, methods, and the comprehensive workflow applied during the development of the songbook. It documents all phases of production – from the initial conceptual design through to the final graphic finishing and manufacture. The process began with selecting the appropriate book format and determining the optimal text area (mirror). This was followed by typographic design decisions, including the careful selection and specification of typefaces and styles that support the songbook’s clarity, legibility, and intended purpose.
The songbook layout was created in Adobe InDesign, where the file was also prepared for print production. The cover design and accompanying illustrations were developed in Adobe Illustrator.
The entire process was guided by the objective of creating a songbook that is not only functionally effective and user-oriented, but also visually engaging and suited to the specific needs of scouting events.
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