760-408 Editing

Note

This is a creative writing (T/P) subject. Formerly offered as 760-308. Students who have completed 760-308 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

3rd and 4th year

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Sari Smith

Prerequisites

25 points of second-year creative writing.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

2.5 hours of seminars/workshops per week

Subject Description

This subject explores the principles of the craft, the history and the theory of editing, incorporating a study of the publishing industry and applied editing.

Assessment

A folio of editing exercises and assignments totalling 4000 words for 3rd year, 5000 words for 4th year. Fourth-year students must complete a major self-editing assignment; regular attendance and participation in tutorials and workshops.



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