1357 - Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Editing
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GradDipPub&Edit |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 030793B |
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Caulfield) All classes are taught in Melbourne central business district. |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
| Course coordinator | Dr David Dunstan |
Description
This course is designed to provide editorial and publication management skills to those having aspirations to become involved in scholarly, commercial, educational and corporate publishing and/or to establish their own small publishing business.
The course provides an overview of Australian and international publishing and its various forms, both historical and contemporary. Students should develop an understanding of the key dimensions of professional skill inherent in the publishing production process and develop skills in the preparation of text for publication. A critical awareness of new forms of publishing, especially electronic publishing and multimedia, and an understanding of the forms of expression in the publishing industries will be taught so that students can better comprehend the enduring role of text in the publishing and electronic media.
Objectives
Students completing this course will have:
- an understanding of diverse aspects of the academic discipline
- an understanding of the world view of the field of study
- a familiarity with the secondary literature in the field of study
- a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
- advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
- developed sound analytical skills
- developed the ability to use relevant technology such as databases, information management systems and search engines effectively.
Structure
Requirements
Core units
- PUB4001 Publishing history, culture and commerce
- PUB4002 Authorship, editing and text
- PUB4003 Publishing processes and new technology
Elective units
One of the following:
Progression to further studies
Award(s) received on completion *
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.