Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DINS-0009
Organization's ID:
DINFOS-CMC
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 weeks (160 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 digital media and communications
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the knowledge and skills required to perform the
duties of an editor/content manager.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate effective use of design principles
  • Apply copy-editing techniques
  • Apply communication product management skills and methods
  • Critique communication products for effective content and design

General Topics:

  • Apply communication management skills and methods
  • Identify DoD and services publication policies
  • Explain how to gather and analyze audience feedback
  • Apply internet-based capabilities
  • Edit for search engine optimization (SEO)
  • Explain publication ethics
  • Coach writers
  • Apply copy-editing techniques
  • Edit a news story
  • Edit a feature story
  • Write a commentary or editorial
  • Demonstrate imagery editing principles
  • Critique communication products for effective design
  • Develop proposed improvements to communication products
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials