jrn3oep online editing and publishing
ONLINE EDITING AND PUBLISHING
JRN3OEP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject enables students to work in the editorial team of La Trobe University's journalism program's online publication, www.upstart.net.au Students undertaking editorial duties on upstart are given the opportunity to develop practical skills publishing and editing in a content management system. Students take responsibility for writing items for the site, selecting copy from contributors, managing contributors, podcasting, moderating comments, utilising social media to publicise the site's content and activities, writing search engine optimised (SEO) standfirsts and headlines and collaborating with other editors, writers and academic staff. This subject is an elective, and coordinator approval is required before students may enrol.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSteinar Ellingsen
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites The completion of both first and second years of the ABJ, including JRN2DIJ (except in exceptional circumstances). Requires co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects JRN4OEP, JRN5OEP, JRN5OEA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Available as an elective to ABA major in Journalism (with co-ordinator's approval).
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size15
Enrolment information This is a studio-based practicum subject, where the cohort must work collaboratively. Students will be selected according to academic performance, publishing and editing experience, and capactiy to work as part of a team.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteinar Ellingsen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Equivalent of 4,000 words; assessment will vary, depending on the specialisation the student takes | 100 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size15
Enrolment information This is a studio-based practicum subject, where the cohort must work collaboratively. Students will be selected according to academic performance, publishing and editing experience, and capactiy to work as part of a team.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteinar Ellingsen
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Equivalent of 4,000 words; assessment will vary, depending on the specialisation the student takes | 100 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 23-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size15
Enrolment information This is a studio-based practicum subject, where the cohort must work collaboratively. Students will be selected according to academic performance, publishing and editing experience, and capactiy to work as part of a team.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteinar Ellingsen
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 23 - 31
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 23 - 31
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Equivalent of 4,000 words; assessment will vary, depending on the specialisation the student takes | 100 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 47-09, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size15
Enrolment information This is a studio-based practicum subject, where the cohort must work collaboratively. Students will be selected according to academic performance, publishing and editing experience, and capactiy to work as part of a team.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteinar Ellingsen
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 47 - 09
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 09 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 47 - 09
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 09 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Equivalent of 4,000 words; assessment will vary, depending on the specialisation the student takes | 100 |