JRN 2001 Publication Layout and Design

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
JRN2001109851, 2002ONCPublication Layout and Design1.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA004
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:100703

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Neil Lomas
Moderator: Craig Burgess



PRE-REQUISITES:

Pre-requisite: JRN 1000


OTHER-REQUISITES:

Pre-requisite: JRN1000 or Postgraduate Enrolment.


SYNOPSIS:

This course will concentrate on the development of layout, design, and subeditorial skills through theoretical studies and practical work. A focal point will be the professional issues that arise. Instruction will be given in copy-tasting, layout, handling illustrations, writing headlines and blocklines, print production and electronic sub-editing. Students will also contribute to an on-going discussion group. Students are expected to have regular access to e-mail and the Internet. This course does not teach how to use more advanced programs such as Adobe Pagemaker or Quark Express, although students are welcome to work on these environments at their own discretion.


OBJECTIVES:


On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  • edit their own and other reports to a given length and to perform editing on a desktop publishing system;

  • demonstrate an understanding of fundamentals of print production.

  • demonstrate an understanding of the principles of layout and design in publications.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. Print production
    		 10.00
    2. Layout and design
    		 30.00
    3. Design
    		 20.00
    4. Sub-editing principles
    		 40.00

    TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

    Books can be ordered by fax or telephone. For costs and further details use the 'Book Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au by entering the author or title of the text.

    Harrower, T. 1998, "The Newspaper Designer's Handbook", 4th edn, McGraw-Hill, Boston, Mass or latest edition.




    REFERENCE MATERIALS:

    Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

    Hodgson, F.W. 1995 Subediting: A Handbook of Modern Newspaper Editing and Production, 2nd edn, Focal Press, Oxford.

    Hutt, A. & James, B. 1989 Newspaper Design Today: A Manual for Professionals, Lund Humphries, London.

    Nelson, R.P. 1991 Publication Design, 5th edn, Wm C. Brown, Duburque, IA.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Assessment30
    Directed Study60
    Private Study30
    Project Work40


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    PREP FOR PUBLICATION (ON-SCREE999.0020.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 1)
    HEADLINE TEST (IN INTRODUCTORY999.0020.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 2)
    LAYOUT AND DESIGN999.0035.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 3)
    CURRENT AFFAIRS999.0015.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 4)
    DISCUSSION GROUP999.0010.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 5)
    NOTES:
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    Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.
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    5.
    Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Students must submit all pieces of assessment.
    2. No assignments will be accepted after the relevant deadline unless a medical certificate is presented.
    3. The final grade is determined on the basis of total accumulated points. For example, if the final accumulated percentage across all items of assessment is within the credit range, the final grade is Credit[B]. If the total is within the Pass range, the final grade is Pass[C], etc.
    4. Correct English is essential. Spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes will be penalised.
    5. Access to the Internet will be required for regular participation in a discussion group which will be set up for the duration of this course. Students will be required to take part in discussion and contribute in ways that reflect wider reading and thinking on the given topic.