University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

50301 Editing and Publishing 1

8cp
Requisite(s): 50115 Journalism 2 OR 50235 Journalism 2 OR 57011 Research and Reporting for Journalism
Professional Strand – Journalism – 200 level

This subject is intended to introduce students to the basic principles, techniques and professional practice of editing, layout, design and production, taking into account the changing environments in which today's journalists and professional communicators work – from media outlets still handling hard copy to electronic publishing systems. The subject is particularly intended for print in all its forms, but some aspects in, for example, news selection or achieving deadlines also apply to radio and the electronic media. The subject takes as its premise that wherever information is to be delivered, and by whatever sophisticated means, it remains imperative this is achieved with accuracy, clarity, fairness and balance. The scrupulous eye and rigorous standards of a trained subeditor are essential to the outcome. The subject covers the theory and practice of editing, the role of the subeditor, basic design and layout, and production via print publication or desktop.


For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/50301.pdf

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $816.50
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,920.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.