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APG5673

Faculty of Arts

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Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
OfferedCity (Melbourne) First semester 2011 (Evening)
Coordinator(s)Mr Nick Walker

Notes

Previously coded PUB5008

Synopsis

The professional editor plays a central role in the productive and creative operations of a publishing house. He, or she, sets or maintains editorial and production standards and is largely responsible for the day-to-day management of major publishing projects (including complex electronic publications), the publishing program and the editorial and production team. The professional editor will already have trained as a copy-editor. This advanced unit will concentrate on developing a sound understanding of the broader responsibilities and professional concerns of the editorial manager in a variety of situations.

Objectives

Upon completion of this subject student have acquired 1) an understanding of the role of the senior or managing editor in a publishing house;2) an understanding of the responsibilities of the professional editor in major publishing projects and also in-house or freelance editors, designers, illustrators and book production staff;3) an ability to scrutinise codes of publishing practice and editorial standards;4) an ability to critically review style guides and production manuals;5) an understanding of the role of the professional editor in the development of complex electronic publications;6) a sound understanding of the broader responsibilities and professional concerns of the editorial manager in a variety of situations.

Assessment

Essay (1750 words): 40%Essay (1750 words): 40%Practical Exercise(1000 words): 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Nick Walker

Contact hours

Two hours per week plus site visitations and guest lecturers.

Prohibitions

APG4673