JRN 5021 Publishing and Production Management Project

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
JRN5021151142, 2002EXTPublishing and Production Management Project1.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA004
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:100700

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Neil Lomas
Moderator: Dianne Jones



PRE-REQUISITES:

Pre-requisite: JRN 5000 or JRN 2001 or JRN 5022


SYNOPSIS:

This course is the final in a series of courses which provide the framework for coordination, supervision and management of publishing projects. In this course, students will apply the skills and decision- making processes acquired in previous courses in the development of a complete publishing proposal.


OBJECTIVES:

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

  • Apply an understanding of the decision-making processes involved in the development of a publishing proposal.

  • Prepare a complete publishing proposal.

  • Critically analyse and evaluate the decisions made in developing the publishing proposal.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. Project proposal
    		 20.00
    2. Publishing proposal
    		 60.00
    3. Evaluation of decision-making
    		 20.00

    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.

    Schwarz, S. 1995, Australian Guide to Getting Published, Hale & Iremonger, Sydney.




    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.

    Jefferis, B 2001, Australian Book Contracts, 3rd edition, Australian Society of Authors, Australia.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Directed Study50
    Private Study40
    Project Work70


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    PROJECT PROPOSAL (1000 WORDS)20.0020.00Y16 Aug 2002
    PUB & PRODUCT'N PROJ 2500-300060.0060.00Y27 Sep 2002
    ANALYTICAL ESSAY 1500-2000 WDS20.0020.00Y01 Nov 2002

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. In order to be eligible for a passing grade, students must submit all items of assessment.
    2. No assignment will be accepted after the relevant deadline without evidence justifying an extension.
    3. Projection of a professional image is essential in this unit. It will be required that students demonstrate a high degree of care in planning and execution.
    4. The final grade is based on the total of all assessment items and is assigned in accord with Arts Faculty guidelines