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鈥檒l examine the elements of design and how they affect usability, production, and cost.
The final assignment for this course is due one week after the course ends.
Overview
Location: Online
Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by instructor
Duration: 4 weeks
Tuition: $452
Can be applied to:
Editing Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
Register for a course at any time, with the option to apply to a program later.
- Wed, Feb 5 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Feb 12 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Feb 19 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Feb 26 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Mar 26 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Apr 2 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Apr 9 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Apr 16 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, May 14 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, May 21 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, May 28 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jun 4 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 29 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Nov 5 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Nov 12 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Nov 19 (self-paced all week)
What you will learn
At 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 graphic design
- Demonstrate your knowledge of the terminology, types, and reasons for using grids for page layout
- Explain the history, terminology, classifications, and components of typefaces
- 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
- Analyze different output processes (printing, electronic) and select the best one based on the project usage, budget, schedule, distribution and accessibility needs
How you will learn and be evaluated
Prepare to spend 6鈥�10 hours per week on coursework, including:
- Readings
- Discussions
- Exercises
- Assignments
You will be evaluated on:
- Assignments
- Participation in discussions
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.
This course requires:
- High-speed internet access
To get the most from this course, you should be comfortable with the following MS Word and/or Google Docs functions:
- Adding and
- Using and editing
- Creating and and
- and
- Inserting a ,
- Creating a
- Sharing documents ( / )
- Overlapping and
Assignments can also be completed using Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe InDesign, or Canva.
English Language Requirements
To succeed in this course, you will need an advanced level of written and spoken English. If you are unsure whether your English language skills are sufficient, we recommend you complete the (IELTS) with the following minimums:
- Overall band score minimum 6.5
- No band below 6.0
- Writing band score minimum 8.0
Please note we can鈥檛 refund your registration fees after the course start date if you find your English language skills are not adequate.
If you have questions or concerns about your English language proficiency, we encourage you to contact your local .