ENGL3401
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces students to appropriate theories and methods for editing and designing a book for publication. It is practice-based with a strong emphasis on grammar, technical aspects of editing, creation of style guides and principles of book design. The practical outcome of the course is the creation of a print-ready pdf.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2023.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply basic copy editing skill using editing marks in manual mark-up, and Track Changes in Microsoft Word
2. Identify and correct common grammatical errors
3. Design a style guide appropriate for a publishing project
4. Apply basic skills in book design and layout
5. Demonstrate a critical understanding of ethical, theoretical and practical considerations of editing and publishing
Content
- Why edit? Pitfalls of editing. Ethical considerations
- Grammatical aspects of editing
- Basic editing marks
- Historical examples - practical copy editing
- Using Microsoft Word Track Changes
- Structural editing
- History of the book, fonts & practical considerations
- Creating a style guide
- Setting up a style guide in InDesign
- Elements of Book Design 1
- Elements of Book Design 2
- Practical layout
Assumed knowledge
40 units of English and/or Writing courses, including ENGL1201
Assessment items
Quiz: Quiz - Online Grammar Test
In Term Test: In Term Test - in-class editing test
Essay: Essay
Portfolio: Portfolio - Editorial Portfolio
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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