Media and PUblishing courses

Become an Editor or Proof Reader.

A good editor is always in demand; and with the internet, today’s editors can often work from virtually anywhere in the world. Editors work for publications both in house, and outside, as contractors. No course will by itself make you into a professional editor, but with guidence from good teachers in a credible college it can lead to valuable career opportunities when combined with other courses that develop your knowledge and skills in journalism.

Our tutors are professional writers and editors. Our principal John Mason has worked as editor for four print media magazines, and has over 40 published books - experienced in working with some of the worlds leadfing publishers ranging from Simon and Schuster to government publishers. 

This course is designed for writers, editors (who want to freshen up their skills), proof readers or desktop publishers.

It assumes a basic understanding of editing (either having done a foundation course such as Editing I, or having worked in industry) and builds on that foundation to develop a greater understanding of the editing processes.

Through this course you can improve your capacity to edit an broad range of publishing material including both print and electronic media, text and graphics, commercial and non commercial material.

Dreaming of a career in editing or publishing? This course will give you the know-how to get started, by involving you in the production of an online publication. You will learn from experience what is required, and how to go about it. You will develop your ability to edit both text and illustrations for articles and prepare layout for articles.

How Do You Start a Career in Publishing?

It is easier today than ever before for anyone to become a publisher; particularly for electronic publishing. This course provides an excellent start for anyone considering self publishing or seeking employment in publishing. It is equally relevant to electronic or print publishing.

Want to Work in Publishing? 

Develop your knowledge of the nature and scope of the publishing industry; and both opportunities and limitations applicable to your own situation relevant to that industry.

Want to Start Your own Publishing Business?

Want to Advance the Career You Have Already Started in Publishing?

Develop your ability to plan and manage a publishing business. Whilst it can be taken alone, this course is ideally studied as a follow on from Publishing I and II.

Lay the foundation for a career in management or small business, as a writer or publisher.

Study four core units (ie. Management, Office Practices, Business Operations and Marketing Foundations); three stream units covering publishing and writing and a workplace project on the publishing industry.  Professional writing skills are nurtured and developed throughout the course. Writers are both employed (eg. by publishers and advertizing companies), and work freelance. The publishing industry is much more than just writing. It employs editors, graphics technicians, photographers, artists, salesmen, clerks and managers. Learn about the whole industry; and lay a foundation to develop more specialised skills.

This course provides a very comprehensive, solid basis for a career in journalism, and is suitable for students considering careers in any aspect of journalism, including photo journalism and publishing.

Taking 2 years or more full time (also available p/t), you develop a wide variety of skills in the publishing industry at the same time as gradually building and improving your ability to write commercially viable material.