EDIT240
Document Design and Production for Editors
Writers and editors constantly face the challenge of creating documents that are easy to understand. Editors often work as part of a design team when the purpose of a document is to report or persuade. In this course, we’ll examine the elements of design and how they affect usability, production, and cost.
Related program(s)
This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):
| Section | Session(s) | Date/time* | Campus | Instructor(s) | Cost** | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDIT240-VA11341 | 4 | Thursdays Jun 6–30, 2013 6–9 pm |
Van | Ellen Ashdown | $415 | Closed |
| EDIT240-ON11341 | - | Aug 19–Oct 13, 2013 (Register by Aug 6, 2013) |
Online | Ellen Ashdown | $415 | Register |
* This course involves 12 instructional hours.
** Members of the Editors' Association of Canada are eligible for a 10 percent discount. Please contact us to confirm your membership and register. You may not combine discounts.
What will I learn?
By the end of the course, you will be able to do the following:
- Describe good design and how it applies to technical documents
- Apply the five guiding principles of effective manual design
- Demonstrate your understanding of the terminology, types, and reasons for using grids
- Explain the history, terminology, classifications, and components of type
- Use tables, charts, graphs, and other graphic elements
- Demonstrate your knowledge of image file formats, their terminology, and their use
- Identify document structures, organization methods, and binding
- Describe different printing processes and how to select the best one for a document
How will I learn?
You will learn concepts and skills through the following activities:
- Reading course content
- Discussions
- Exercises
- Extra reading
- Independent assignments
How will I be evaluated?
- Assignments (80%)
- Participation (20%)
Textbooks and learning materials
We will provide custom course materials.