Ryerson's Chang School expands mag publishing program to encompass web publishing

Ryerson University's G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education has broadened the scope and the name of its industry-endorsed magazine publishing program. Starting with the 2010-2011 academic year, the Magazine Publishing program will change its name to Magazine and Web Publishing.

"We have seen digital delivery become increasingly important to the future of ink-and-paper magazines. By expanding our program, we are offering students the opportunity to sharpen knowledge and skills that are very much in-demand. The incorporation of more web-related content in our courses simply reflects a changed reality," says Charles Oberdorf, academic coordinator of the program.

The Chang School's Magazine and Web Publishing program offers career-focused courses in publishing and management; editing; copy editing and fact-checking; writing; design and production; ad sales and circulation; website content; and desktop publishing software. Much of the program was already applicable to both those working for print magazines and those working for online magazines or websites. The recently added course  -- Creating Website Editorial (CDJN 206) --  provides students with the opportunity to develop their online editorial skills. New curriculum for 2010-2011 includes a wider focus for some of the current courses as well as the introduction of a new offering on online advertising ­ -- Ad Sales on the Web (CDJN 208).

Students are still welcome to take individual courses for personal or professional development, or to boost their credentials by pursuing the Certificate in Magazine and Web Publishing. Effective Fall 2010, graduating students will receive the new certificate name.

For more information about the Magazine and Web Publishing program, visit www.ryerson.ca/ce/magazine.

[Disclosure: I have taught and expect to continue to teach a course that will now be called Magazine and Website Publishing (CDJN112)]