Sub-editing and design

Introduction to sub-editing

Who should attend: Reporters, photographers or artists with no subbing experience. Sub-editors who have had no formal training.

Course Length: Two days.

SUBBING MASTERCLASS

Who should attend: Anyone wanting to learn to sub and layout pages in a modern newspaper environment.

Course Length: Five days.

An essential one-day workshop for sub-editors at all levels to sharpen their headline skills. In these days of templates, two-deck syndrome and the need to "fill" the paper too many subs are churning out uninspired headlines that are alienating the readers. This workshop deals with building effective images, headlining mediocre stories, when to pun (and when not to) and gives delegates a 30 point guide to writing better headlines.

Who should attend: Anyone who writes headlines.

Course Length: One day.

This course is aimed at the experienced sub-editor, already competent in the mechanics of subbing, or artists who are now involved in page design. The programme deals with the basics of page layout from the principles to the creation of pages on the computer. The course looks at the rules that govern good layout, the way readers read and the relationship between the elements of the page. The programme also covers all the elements of modern design practice, including type dress, colour and graphics. There is practical work using either QuarkXPress or Adobe InDesign.

Who should attend: Anyone who wants to develop their design and layout skills.

Course Length: Two days.

This course looks in depth at the different disciplines required in magazine work. The programme deals with the target market, the appropriate grids, gutters, white space, column widths, the right typefaces, use of pictures, colour, design tips and much more. Delegates work on QuarkXPress or InDesign and Photoshop to create a modern magazine look.

Who should attend: Anyone taking responsibility for magazine or supplement design.

Course Length: Two days.

The Editorial Centre has redesigned many of the country's leading regional titles and advised on the redesign of national newspapers. In this course we assist design editors and others who are about to embark on the business of revitalising a newspaper in content and appearance. There are sessions on every aspect of the design, from analysis of content and readership to choice of typefaces, use of grids, formats, pictures and graphics, and workshops to put these matters into perspective. The end result will be a set of colour visuals that set the style for a better looking newspaper.

Who should attend: Editors or design editors looking to redesign their title without falling into any of the common pitfalls.

Course Length: Three days.

A step-by-step guide through everything a publication needs to introduce an effective colour policy. The course looks at the power of branding, how to select the right palette, colour relationships, setting up a colour working party to embrace all disciplines and the creation of a colour style book.

Who should attend: Anyone, from any discipline, who influences colour in a newspaper or magazine.

Course Length: One day.

This top-quality course examines graphics in theory and in practice. A look at charts, maps, information graphics, storyboards, logos and how they can influence modern page design. The programme includes practical sessions in which delegates produce topical information graphics. The course looks at colour and gives delegates hands-on experience of graphics software. We also examine budget graphics and essential reference material.

Who should attend: Anyone likely to create or commission graphics. Suitable for editorial executives, journalists and graphic artists.

Course Length: Two days.

An important course dealing with the principles and practice of typography, colour and design in advertising. The programme deals with the choice and use of typefaces for advertising, classified and display, page layout, and the help that might be offered to advertisers to improve the effectiveness of their advertisements.

Who should attend: Advertising managers, reps, copywriters and designers.

Course Length: One day.

Just how readable and accessible is your classified section? This course looks at the legibility of the typefaces used for classified, examines the effective use of artwork and logos, discusses policy on mixing semi-display and display and finds ways to make the classified pages easier and more attractive to both readers and advertisers.

Who should attend: Advertising executives, artists and designers.

Course Length: One day.

A practical course which deals with the effective marketing of newspapers, in particular promotional panels, bill-writing, reaching new readers and keeping the existing ones. There is a thorough analysis of content that sells - and that which doesn't.

Who should attend: Journalists, artists or sales staff with responsibility for the content and design of blurbs and bills.

Course Length: One day.

Colour is an essential part of today's publications, yet how many times do we see it misused? This course gives delegates a thorough understanding of colour in theory and practice. Sessions include branding, use of pictures, colour washes, colour typography, the relationship between editorial and advertising, introducing a colour policy and practical colour selection exercises.

Who should attend: Anyone from editorial, advertising or production who plays a part in the selection and implementation of colour.

Course Length: One day.

This course takes the beginner right through the Quark application from switching on the computer to complex page layout and the manipulation of images. Course numbers are restricted to ensure the best individual attention.

Who should attend: All production journalists and executives with little or no Quark experience.

Course Length: Two days.

This course takes up where our beginners' course leaves off. Among the material covered is how to create style sheets, master pages and templates, and the advanced uses of runaround. Using colour and trapping, how to set up dictionaries and libraries, and hyphenation are all covered in greater depth.

Who should attend: Anyone who has done a beginners' course, journalists and designers with basic experience of the programme.

Course Length: Two days.

Whether you are a raw beginner or making a switch from Quark to InDesign, we can help. We run bespoke hands-on courses at Howden or London to guide you through the full programme.

Who should attend: Beginners or those wishing to get deeper into the programme. The training is also suitable for experienced Quark users who wish to change to InDesign.

Course Length: Two days.

A comprehensive introduction to the professional's choice of image editing package. This course guides the beginner through the processes of scanning pictures for newspapers and magazines; editing to improve the quality of the graphic; cleaning up and cropping pictures to maximise impact; and manipulating the picture to tell the story. Course numbers are limited to guarantee individual attention. We also run advance Photoshop courses on request.

Who should attend: All production journalists, designers, photographers and executives. Anyone involved in selecting, editing or processing pictorial material.

Course Length: Two days.