Editing B Online Course
| Full Fee | $595.00 incl GST - Best Value! |
| Payment Plan | $800.00 incl GST |
Exam Optional
Tutor Support Yes unlimited by email
Qualification Certificate
This is the course for you if you are wishing to:
- Become a skilled Editor or Proof Reader
- Sharpen your skills in editing
- Seek employment in publishing, marketing or start your own Proof Reading business
- Start any time and study at your own pace.
Course Aims:
- Review the current state of editing, determining its scope, nature and trends
- Identify and edit text errors that commonly occur in a variety of publishing situations.
- Write and edit a variety of different headings and captions.
- Select, edit and mark up graphic illustrations.
- Edit the layout or design of a publication.
- Identify an appropriate style for the context of a publication, and edit the text to match the determined style.
- 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 way.
Detailed Course Outline
Each course is made up of a number of lessons or units. Each of these has self assessment questions, a set task (practical homework) and an assignment which you can upload online.
There are 8 Lessons in this course:
Introduction to Editing
- State of the Art
- Scope and nature of the work
- Traditional and modern editing
- Editing terminology
- Writing job specifications
Refining Text Exiting
- Common traps
- Proofing documents
- How much editing is appropriate
- Who does what
- More terminology
Editing Headings in something
- Headlines and Captions
- Heading
- Captions
- Supporting material
- Headings
- Headlines
- More terminology
Proofing Graphics
- Line drawings
- Technical illustrations
- Half tones
- Maps
- Charts
- Tables
- Diagrams
- Electronic processing of graphic images
- Bits and color depth
- Pixels and resolution
- Color and black and white
- Image formats
- Types of files
- Processing graphics
- Choosing and designing with photos
- What does the editor need to do with graphics
- Electronic publishing
- Terminology
Editing and Design
- Layout and design
- Page Layout
- Desktop publishing software
- What is desktop publishing
- Image manipulation
Matching Style and Context
- Targeting the reader
- Style
- Terminology
Legal and Ethical Issues
- Legal and ethical issues in publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright free materials
- Copyright misconceptions
- Defamation
- Libel
- Contract law
- Right to privacy
- Reporting restrictions
- Law and the internet
- CD/film and other electronic publishing
- Terminology
Editing Project
- A practical editing project to end the course and utilize your new skills.
When you have completed the lessons of your Certificate course, you will be given the option of taking the optional exam. It's okay if you don't want the exam, we still issue your Careerline Certificate. For Advanced Certificates however, the exam is compulsory (per module) and are included in the course fee.
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How It Works
1. Learn Online
Get access to your course content anywhere, anytime and study at your own pace.
2. Get Help & Support
Connect with other like-minded students and get help from the teacher whenever you have a question.
3. Receive Certificate
Graduate from your course knowing that you have what it takes to reach your next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay in installments?
Yes! We offer great payment plans, however full payment up front is the cheapest. You can choose the best payment plan for you from the course page, or call us on 07 55368782 to talk to one of our course consultants for a custom plan.
Can I study from anywhere in the world?
We have many international students. Careerline's range of courses are suitable for any one, anywhere in the world.
Do I get a discount if I enroll in a second course?
Yes. You may claim a 5% fee discount when you enroll in a second course, and a further 10% off a three-course package.
Do I have to sit an Exam?
No. If you are enrolled in a Certificate course (100hrs), the exam is optional. You will be issued with a certificate which proves that you are competent in all units, if you choose not to sit the exam.
Do you have set start dates?
There are no set start dates, you may start at any time. Our courses are all self-paced. As our home page says, ‘Courses for Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime’. ‘Anytime’ includes the start time of your choice. However, we do encourage our students to submit assignments on a regular basis. Wherever possible, we suggest developing a study routine.