2010 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.
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.
The course lecturer is Annette Blackwell, 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.
Courses in 2010
1. 27, 28, 29, 30 April - 9.30am to 4.30pm over four days - Tuesday to Friday - 3.4.39
2. 20, 21, 22, 23 July - 9.30am to 4.30pm over four days - Tuesday to Friday - 3.4.39
3. 16, 17, 18, 19 November - 9.30am to 4.30pm over four days - Tuesday to Friday - 3.4.39
Course fee $1,490 or $1,140 concession Places limited to 12 participants
For further information please download our course program.
To enrol in this course, download our registration form and post, fax or email to:
Email: Tameera Pellegrini
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) 9514 1890
Testimonials
"I particularly liked learning a bit about InDesign. Clive was very helpful and approachable - and patient! Having my editing checked by a professional was very useful and informative. Annette gave some great insights, and led an entertaining class." Brigid Gregg, Publications Production Co-ordinator
"I really enjoyed this course and am looking forward to putting the info I've learnt into practice." Alex Rush, Knowledge Awareness Manager
"I particularly liked the combination of friendliness and a welcoming environment with the imparting of serious technical advice and career valuable information." Stephen Gibbes, Freelance journalist
