MCM 202: Editing and Graphics of Communication

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students will

1. trace the history of Editing and Graphics in Nigeria and other countries;
2. explain the art and method of graphic editing;
3. identify, explain and editing symbols;
4. edit photographs for newspaper publication; and
5. demonstrate the use of editing software for editing and graphics.

Course Contents

Students are taught how to write and edit copy in a style appropriate to the news media. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of articles and photographs in photo editing for newspaper publication. Editing symbols and news proof reader’s symbols will be used in this case.