EDIT410 - Final Project: Editing
Course Description
In this capstone course you will demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have acquired while completing the Editing Certificate.
You will perform a structural edit, stylistic edit, copy edit, and proofread of a non-fiction book that the instructor will provide. You will define a target audience for the book and communicate with a client in line with the audience’s needs. You will select photos and advise the client about their potential use in the book. Students will be encouraged to develop their own professional approach to client communications and project production. At the end of the course, you will have a package containing work samples that demonstrate your ability to recognize and solve editorial problems.
Prerequisites
- EDIT110 - Editors and Editing: An Introduction (Pass)
- EDIT210 - Copy Editing (Pass)
- EDIT225 - Proofreading (Pass)
- EDIT240 - Document Design and Production for Editors (Pass)
- EDIT250 - Grammar (Pass)
- EDIT320 - Stylistic Editing (Pass)
- EDIT330 - Structural Editing (Pass)
- BCPW210 - Ethics and Legal Issues in Writing and Publishing (Pass)
- BCPW205 - Efficient Business and Professional Writing (Pass)
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Editing Certificate : Required Courses