Whitireia Community Polytechnic Diploma in Publishing

This highly regarded programme is New Zealand’s only training course for the publishing industry. It is one of the few in the world that covers the entire publishing process and is available online.

Publishing industry involvement
Developed and run in partnership with the publishing industry, the course is modelled on an apprenticeship, focusing on practical experience and industry contacts. All of the course tutors are practitioners in the publishing industry, students attend work placements in publishing firms, and guest speakers include publishers, editors, designers, sales reps, publicists, booksellers and authors. In addition, students on the course each take a manuscript through to publication, dealing with every aspect from developing the idea to selling the product.

New internship programme
On completion of the course, three graduates are offered the chance to work in publishing firms. These six-month internships are a new initiative designed to foster fresh voices and to help publishing graduates develop their practical skills and make the transition into full-time work or freelance careers.

Course structure
The Diploma in Publishing is a fulltime course, available in Wellington and online, running from late February to late November. It equips graduates with a range of skills and knowledge for publications work in the public and private sectors. It comprises the following areas:
• Planning and promoting a publication, through research, costing, scheduling, promotion and marketing.
• Production, from idea to printed or digital publication, through editing, word processing, typesetting, supervision of design and print, and project management.
• Completing a range of publication projects, such as retail books, reports, catalogues, academic journals, web pages and promotional material.
• Work experience in the book trade and government sector.
• Specialist workshops, seminars and site visits.
• Completing a range of assignments.

Entry requirements
Although there are no formal entry qualifications, a tertiary qualification or equivalent work or breadth of life experience is necessary, along with a high level of literacy and computer competency. Experience in the book industry is an advantage. The programme looks for people who have a firm commitment to working in publishing, the book trade and related industries. Limited places are available and shortlisted candidates will be selected for interview.

Publishing Course Part-Time Online
Study any or all of the courses that make up the highly regarded Diploma in Publishing at your own pace with the new part-time online option. The first two courses, Editing and Typesetting & Technology, start in July. Further courses will be offered in 2006. The full Diploma in Publishing is also offered part-time covering the entire publishing process, from developing and assessing a manuscript through editing and production to marketing. Starts 25 July, apply by 30 June.

Applications
Applicants should contact Whitireia Community Polytchnic at www.whitireia.ac.nz or arts@whitireia.ac.nz or phone + 64 4 472 4281 for the latest information on course dates and application closing dates.