Editing II 100 Hours Certificate Course

To review the current state of editing, determining its scope, nature and trends
To identify and edit text errors that commonly occur in a variety of publishing situations.
To write and edit a variety of different headings and captions.
To select, edit and mark up graphic illustrations
To edit the layout or design of a publication
To identify an appropriate style for the context of a publication, and edit the text to match the determined style.
To edit text in order to remove legal and/or ethical risks
Apply a broad range of skills to editing of a lengthy manuscript in a balanced wayThis course is designed for self editors, aspiring professional editors and desktop publishers. Its aim is to develop the student's understanding of the editing processes. Develop a capacity to edit an broad range of publishing material including both print and electronic media, text and graphics, commercial and non commercial material.