JRN 2001 Publication Layout and Design

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
JRN2001209851, 2003ONCPublication 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: JRN1000


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. The Newspaper Designer's Handbook, McGraw-Hill, latest edition, Boston, Mass.




    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 edition, 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 edition, Wm C. Brown, Dubutque, IA.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Assessment30
    Directed Study60
    Private Study30
    Project Work40


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    PREP FOR PUBLICATION ON-SCREEN100.0020.00Y28 Mar 2003
    HEADLINE TEST (IN INTRO BOOK)100.0020.00Y17 Apr 2003
    LAYOUT AND DESIGN100.0035.00Y09 May 2003
    CURRENT AFFAIRS100.0025.00Y06 Jun 2003

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Students must submit all pieces of assessment to pass this course.
    2. No assignments will be accepted after the relevant deadline unless a medical certificate is presented.
    3. The final grade is based on the aggregate of all assessment items and is assigned as follows: HD = 90-100, A = 80-89, B = 65-79, C = 50-64, F = 0-49
    4. Correct English is essential. Spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes will be penalised.