Sub Editing Fundamentals
This course covers the essentials of sub editing, proofreading, layout and design for print publications. Topics covered include: understanding your readers, story selection, copy editing, news and feature stories, writing headlines and captions, marking copy, proofreading and avoiding defamation and contempt. Basic concepts of page layout and design using inDesign the new industry standard will also be covered.
The course lecturer is Annette Blackwell, who was the former Sydney Bureau Chief at Australian Associated Press (AAP) and now works as a full-time academic in Journalism at UTS. Annette was the Editor of the Irish Echo, a national tabloid newspaper for the Irish Australian community. Prior to coming to Australia in 1991 she worked for 10 years for Independent Newspapers PLC in Dublin. The Independent is Ireland's main newspaper group. In Australia, Annette has worked as a casual sub-editor for Good Weekend magazine, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian Consolidated Press for Women's Weekly.
People who edit articles, put together newsletters or magazines and/or need to learn about the role of a sub editor or those wanting to freelance will benefit from attending.
Courses in 2008
1. 21, 22, 23, 24 April - 9.30am to 4.30pm over four days - Monday to Thursday
2. 22, 23, 24, 25 July - 9.30am to 4.30pm over four days - Tuesday to Friday
3. 18, 19, 20, 21 November - 9.30am to 4.30pm over four days - Tuesday to Friday
Places are limited to 12.
For further information please download the course program.
To enrol in this course, download our registration form and post, fax or email to:
Email: Tameera Kemp
Postal Address:
PO Box 123, Broadway NSW 2007
ACIJ location: Room 503, Level 5, Building 3, University of Technology, 755 Harris Street, Ultimo
Phone: (02) 9514 2488 Fax: (02) 9281 2976
Testimonials
"Everything that was promised was delivered - very satisfied. The exercises and personal feedback were very much appreciated - one of the best aspects of the course. Really enjoyed being taught by a professional journalist who was warm, credible and encouraging." Rating 4.5/5
Sandy Culkoff, Media Liaison
"Thoroughly enjoyable. Packed full of info." Rating 4/5
Vanessa Imrie, Freelance Journalist
"Annette explained everything well and put it into context of the workplace. I liked Annette's light hearted approach." Rating 4.5/5
Sarah Macdonald, Editorial Coordinator
