Learn the fundamentals of sub-editing and digital formatting in this two-day training course
When: Two consecutive Saturdays, December 3 and 10, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Cost (includes morning and afternoon tea): $500 per person
Venue: Media Alliance Federal Office, 245 Chalmers Street, Redfern, Sydney
Saturday, December 3: Fundamentals of Sub-Editing
Includes grammar and punctuation, aids to accuracy, pitfalls and how to avoid them, subs' responsibilities, and liaising with writers and designers. There will be practical lessons in subbing raw copy, writing heads, intros and captions, and fitting copy to layout, with individual feedback.
Saturday, December 10: InDesign training
Aimed at training people in the latest developments in one of the key digital publishing platforms. Customised for subs, with a focus on text features, the lessons will be put into practice with hands-on computer work on typical InDesign layouts.
Who are Kerrie Lee and Kim Jacobs?
Kerrie has more than 40 years' experience in print journalism, much of it as an editor or sub-editor. She has run subbing courses for the Media Alliance and the Sydney Community College, ACP Magazines, ACP Custom Media, Pacific Magazines, Federal Publishing Company and individuals. She has also hosted subbing workshops at two Media Alliance Freelance Conventions.
Kim is a magazine art director with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. She has more than 15 years' experience in publishing and has been using InDesign since its inception into the industry.
Bookings and further information: Please contact Kerrie Lee on 0417 260 258 / kerrielee35@gmail.com
