COM-120 News Editing

News Editing is an introduction to the principles and techniques of electronic editing, information management, and publication design emphasizing the editing of body copy and display type for maximum clarity and impact. The course will introduce methods to effectively edit stories, rewrite stories without distorting them, and create layouts for web and print. In addition, the class will focus on basics of typography, publication design, the logic of packaging, and the proper application of AP stylebook rules.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Successful completion of COM-119 or COM-140 with a grade of C or higher, or instructor consent.

IAI Code:

MC 920

PCS Code:

1.1

Lecture:

2

Lab:

2