This subject is intended to introduce students to the basic principles, techniques and professional practice of editing, layout, design and production, taking into account the changing environments in which today's journalists and professional communicators work – from media outlets still handling hard copy to electronic publishing systems. The subject is particularly intended for print in all its forms, but some aspects in, for example, news selection or achieving deadlines also apply to radio and the electronic media. The subject takes as its premise that wherever information is to be delivered, and by whatever sophisticated means, it remains imperative this is achieved with accuracy, clarity, fairness and balance. The scrupulous eye and rigorous standards of a trained subeditor are essential to the outcome. The subject covers the theory and practice of editing, the role of the subeditor, basic design and layout, and production via print publication or desktop.

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