Develop the skills and knowledge needed for editing text in the English-language media. This certificate provides a practical introduction to the essential skills required in the key areas of editing. The seven compulsory courses cover all stages of the process: substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading and production. A 45-hour work placement gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills in a work setting. For more information, call 416-415-5000, ext. 2092, or e-mail celiberal@georgebrown.ca. You are also invited to attend an information session.

Editing skills are in demand in many sectors, both public and private, and in a wide range of media, including newspapers, magazines, books, corporate newsletters and online publications.

You should complete the compulsory courses in the order shown below. You must achieve a cumulative grade average of B- (70%) or better in the eight required courses in order to receive the certificate.

Compulsory Courses (Seven)
LIBA 9309   Grammar for Editors and Writers
LIBA 9326   Editing Principles and Practices
LIBA 9103   Substantive Editing
LIBA 9294   Copyediting
LIBA 9332   Proofreading
LIBA 9102   Production Editing
LIBA 9110   Editorial Work Placement

Elective Courses (Choose One)
COMP 9413   Adobe Acrobat (Macintosh)
COMP 9528   Adobe Acrobat (Windows)
LIBA 9323   Arts Journalism
COMP 9103   Basic Layout and Design for Digital Publishing
LIBA 9293   Complete Travel Writer
LIBA 9302   Editing for the Web
LIBA 9325   Elements of Feature Writing
LIBA 9300   Food Writing
LIBA 9322   Fundamentals of Reporting
BUS 9095   Starting a Small Business
LIBA 9096   Writing for Magazines