MCM 202: EDITING AND GRAPHICS OF COMMUNICATION

NAME: DR. NWOSU MICHAEL ONWUMELU

COURSE: MCM 202: EDITING AND GRAPHICS OF COMMUNICATION

DEPARTMENT: MASS COMMUNICATION

FACULTY: MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

MODULE 1: Editing and Graphics of Communication: Types of Editing, Importance of Editing in Communication.

MODULE 2: Graphics of Communication, Elements of Graphics in Communication: The relationship between editing and Graphics.

MODULE 3: Functions of Editing, Introducing the Sub- Editor: Functions and Qualities

MODULE 4: Sub-Editing in Digital Journalism: Functions, Challenges and Best Practices

MODULE 5: Principles of Editing

MODULE 6: Graphic Design Principles for Nigeria Audiences

MODULE 7: Photo and Video editing Techniques in Nigeria

MODULE 8: Ethics and Legal considerations in Media Editing

LEARNING OUTCOME:

By the end of MAC 202: Editing and Graphics of Communication, students will be able to:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1.     Identify and explain the different types of editing used in communication.

2.     Describe the importance of editing in producing clear and effective media content.

3.     Recognize the basic elements of graphics and their role in communication.

4.     Explain how editing and graphics work together to improve media presentation.

5.     Understand the functions and key qualities of a sub-editor in the media industry.

6.     Discuss how editing is applied in digital journalism, including common challenges and best practices.

7.     Apply basic principles of editing and graphic design, with a focus on Nigerian audiences.

8.     Demonstrate introductory skills in photo and video editing relevant to media work in Nigeria.

9.     Identify key ethical and legal issues related to editing and the use of graphics in media.