Semester 3, 2023 Online | |
Units : | 1 |
School or Department : | School of Creative Arts |
Grading basis : | Graded |
Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
Course Coordinator: Pema Duddul
Requisites
Co-requisite: PUB5001
Overview
To perform effectively in the publishing industry graduates need a range of professional skills beyond editing and production skills. This course introduces these skills and also details many of the issues that arise when working on editing and publishing projects in a contemporary environment. The course supports the student to develop the skills needed at every stage of the editing and production process including: communicating and negotiating with authors, clients and publishing professionals; identifying, analysing and discussing ethical and legal concerns associated with a publishing project, and the ability to critically reflect on their professional practice as editors or publishing professionals.
This course introduces a range of professional knowledge and skills needed in the editing and publishing field. The course outlines interpersonal communication skills such as effective verbal and written communication and negotiation, as well as outlining ethical issues relating to editing and publishing. The course also explores legal issues in the publishing domain such as copyright and defamation. The course also introduces the knowledge and skills required to participate effectively in the editing and publishing industry as both team members and leaders. Finally, the course covers the need for editing and publishing professionals to engage in critical reflection.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- identify, analyse and discuss core aspects of professional relationships in editing & publishing;
- use effective written communication in an editing & publishing context;
- identify, analyse and discuss ethical issues in editing & publishing;
- identify, analyse and discuss legal issues in editing & publishing;
- identify, analyse and discuss team work & leadership skills in an editing & publishing environment;
- critically reflect on their professional practice as editors & publishers.
Topics
Description | Weighting(%) | |
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1. | Professional relationships and communication in editing & publishing | 20.00 |
2. | Ethical issues in editing & publishing | 20.00 |
3. | Legal issues in editing & publishing | 20.00 |
4. | Team work & leadership | 20.00 |
5. | Critical reflection for editors & publishers | 20.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
(Available online for free: .)
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
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Planning document | No | 40 | 1,2,6 |
Portfolio A1 of 2 | No | 10 | 1,2,6 |
Portfolio A2 of 2 | No | 10 | 1,2,6 |
Presentation (ind, grp, mltmd) | Yes | 40 | 3,4,5,6 |