Diploma in Book Editing and Publishing |
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One course is conducted in the first half of the year, another in the second. The course is offered over two terms of eight weeks each |
Evening class:
Four hours a week, 6pm - 8pm, Tuesdays and Thursday |
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Macleay College’s Diploma in Book Editing and Publishing is the most comprehensive in Australia. It has been designed to provide hands-on experience in all aspects of the editing and production of books, in both paper-based and computerised systems.
The diploma also provides instruction in all major aspects of the management of a publishing business. It has a focus on the marketing of books in Australia, on commissioning authors and on financial management.
Editing Manuscripts
This subject involves working with real manuscripts to develop competence in editing to a professional level.
Topics covered include:
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This subject also focuses on the requirements of specialist fields. Areas covered may include the following dependent on the needs and interests of the class:
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Book Design
This subject introduces contemporary practice and style in book design and provides hands-on experience in the entire design process.
Areas covered include:
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Book Indexing
Qualifies students to both compile their own indexes and to commission an index from a professional in this field. It includes:
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On-Screen Editing
Working with sample manuscripts to gain a working knowledge of computer-based editing. Covers the use of:
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Production Process
A practical subject providing hands-on experience in the whole production process. Areas covered in this subject are:
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Publishing Management
A subject covering all major aspects of the management of a publishing business. Topics taught include:
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Students who enrol at Macleay College are joining an institution that has been consistently named by industry as by far the best in the fields in which it teaches. Over the last thirteen years, Macleay has won more industry awards in these areas than any other tertiary education institution in Australia.
These awards have been won by Macleay not just against other colleges and universities, but against the top professionals in industry. Macleay turns out students who are not only highly employable but who are widely recognised as the best in the business.
When you gain a qualification from Macleay you join an elite group who have better career prospects than from any other tertiary education institution - college or university - in their fields.
Quality of Education
The reason for Macleay’s success is the quality of education it provides. The college was founded by educationalists whose philosophy is based on small classes and individual attention. Macleay has better staff/student ratios, better qualified lecturers, better computer and equipment ratios and smaller classes than any educational institution in its field.
Macleay lecturers have tertiary qualifications and teach only in their own fields. A substantial number of staff lecture at the college while maintaining current positions at executive level in the industry. Macleay’s policy is that current professional practice is essential for tertiary educators to provide relevant, up-to-date skills and good contacts within industry.
Technology
Computer literacy is today essential in industry. Macleay has set up one of Sydney’s biggest computer training centres, giving the college a ratio of computers to students of 1 to 5 - significantly higher than in any other tertiary education institution.
Location
Macleay College is located in Sydney’s central business district. It is in high quality, air-conditioned offices at 175 Liverpool Street, overlooking Hyde Park. It is next to Museum Railway Station and on the direct route of buses from Circular Quay, Central Railway and the eastern suburbs.
Qualifications for Enrolment
1. Graduates who have completed university courses and who want to add a professional qualification to their degree.
2. Mature age people who have work experience and who want to change, re-orient or upgrade their careers.
Conditions of Enrolment
Enrolments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for applicants who fulfil one of the above two criteria. There are a limited number of places in Book Editing and Publishing so applicants are advised to enrol early.
To apply for enrolment, applicants should complete the application form and pay the enrolment fee of AUD$300.00. Applicants will be notified by return mail whether their application is successful.
Fees
Please contact the college for all information regarding fees.
Australia’s Award-Winning Institute
Macleay College has won more awards in its fields than any other college or university in Australia.
Journalism Awards |
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| Winner 2006 | JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Dr Charles Stuart Prize, Best Student Publication (any medium) |
| Winner 2006 | JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Occasional Student Publication (any medium) |
| Highly Commended 206 | JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Print Feature (Undergraduate) |
| Winner 2005 | JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Print Feature (Postgraduate) |
| Highly Commended 2005 | JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Print Feature (Undergraduate) |
Winner 2004 |
JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best (Broadcast) Current Affairs Story (Postgraduate) |
Highly Commended 2004 |
JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Occasional Student Publication (Any Medium) |
Winner 2003 |
JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Occasional Student Publication (Any Medium) |
Winner 2002 |
JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Broadcast Current Affairs Story (Postgraduate) |
Highly Commended 2001 |
JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Print Feature (Undergraduate) |
Winner 1999 |
JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Radio Current Affairs Story (Undergraduate) |
Winner 1999 |
JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Broadcast Current Affairs Story (Postgraduate) |
Highly Commended 1999 |
Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Print Feature (Undergraduate) |
Highly Commended 1999 |
Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Occasional Student Publication (Any Medium) |
Highly Commended 1997 |
Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Print Feature |
Winner 1995 |
JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Feature Article (Print) |
Winner 1995 |
JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Student Publication |
Winner 1994 |
Osmar White / Journalism Education Association, Student Journalism Award, Best Current Affairs Report (Television) |
Highly Commended 1993 |
Osmar White / Journalism Education Association, Student Journalism Award, Best Student Publication |
Highly Commended 1993 |
Osmar White / Journalism Education Association, Student Journalism Award, Best Feature Story (Print) |
Advertising Awards |
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| Finalist 2006 | The New York Festivals, Low Budget Spots |
Finalist 2003 |
Atv Retail Awards, Creative Category (Apparel and Sporting Goods) |
Finalist 2002 |
London International Advertising Awards (Direction - Visual) |
Finalist 2000 |
The New York Festivals, Best Direction (Television) |
Finalist 2000 |
London International Advertising Awards (Direction - Visual) |
Finalist 1999 |
The New York Festivals, Best Direction (Television) |
Finalist 1997 |
The New York Festivals, Best Direction (Television) |
Finalist 1997 |
London International Advertising Awards, Public Service (TV) Category |
Finalist 1996 |
London International Advertising Awards, Low Budget (Television) |
Winner 1993 |
Australian Retail Awards, National Best of Category (Direction) |
Finalist 1992 |
The New York Festivals, Best Television Commercial under $15,000 |
Highly Commended 1992 |
Facts Awards for Television Commercials, Clothing Advertising |
Tourism and Hospitality Awards |
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Award of Distinction 2001 |
NSW Tourism Awards for Business Excellence |
Winner 2000 |
NSW Tourism Award for Industry Education |
Award of the Decade |
NSW Tourism Awards for Industry Education |
Award of Distinction 1999 |
NSW Tourism Awards for Industry Education |
Award of Distinction 1998 |
NSW Tourism Awards for Industry Education |
Award of Distinction 1997 |
NSW Tourism Awards for Industry Education |
Winner 1996 |
NSW Tourism Award for Industry Education |
Winner 1995 |
NSW Tourism Award for Industry Education |
Award of Distinction 1994 |
NSW Tourism Awards for Industry Education |
Winner 1993 |
Australian Tourism Award for Industry Education |
Winner 1993 |
NSW Tourism Award for Industry Education |
Location: Level 1, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney, 2000
Postal Address: PO Box 433, Paddington NSW 2021 Australia
Telephone, local: (02) 9360 2033 Fax: (02) 9331 7368
Telephone, international: 61 2 9360 2033 Fax: 61 2 9331 7368
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