jrn3ajd advanced journalism and design
ADVANCED JOURNALISM AND DESIGN
JRN3AJD
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students are introduced to the practical aspects of print journalism production, from developing editorial skills to page layout and basic design considerations. Students work in teams to create a mock-up magazine, moving from the basic concept to production using industry-standard software Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Students are also given opportunities to develop and hone their writing, research, editing and sub-editing skills. No special design skills are required to undertake this subject.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLawrie Zion
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have completed 30 credit points of Journalism or Strategic Communication subjects at 2nd year, or coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Compulsory subject to ABJ, ABJS, ABSC and ABSCB. Third-year core subject for Journalism major in ABA.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. On successful completion of this subject, students should appreciate the creative challenges in producing a print publication.
- Activities:
- In weekly workshops students are introduced to the industry standard software used in the production of magazines and will be guided through the potential pitfalls and challenges of creating print products.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to apply and display writing news and feature-writing skills in the production of a magazine.
- Activities:
- Weekly lectures will be devoted to advanced writing and research skills and extensive feedback will be provided on assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
03. On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to identify, evaluate and synthesise newsworthy information.
- Activities:
- Weekly lectures introduce students to the kinds of information that will enable them to write, edit and design compelling stories, while reinforcing their sense of story form. This is reinforced through exercises in class and feedback on assessment tasks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to identify, evaluate and synthesise publication design and practice.
- Activities:
- In weekly workshops students are introduced to the industry standard software used in the production of magazines and will be guided through the potential pitfalls and challenges of creating print products.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
05. On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to interpret and evaluate information from primary and archival sources and construct this into news narratives.
- Activities:
- Weekly lectures will be devoted to advanced journalistic research skills and will be required to source interview subjects and locate appropriate archival sources in the writing of news and feature articles for assessment. Students are also introduced to the considerations that go in to the production of a print product and are guided through printing and typesetting terminology and technologies.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
06. On successful completion of this subject, students should have demonstrated the skills necessary to organise themselves and co-ordinate their efforts in collaborating in the production of a magazine.
- Activities:
- Production of a magazine prototype; students will work jointly on a proposal and in the production of a final printed product along with peer assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLawrie Zion
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature article (1000 words) | 30 | 05, 02, 03 | |
| Magazine articles (500 words) | 20 | 04, 06 | |
| Magazine prototype (equivalent 2500 words) | 50 | 01, 04, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLawrie Zion
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature article (1000 words) | 30 | 05, 02, 03 | |
| Magazine articles (500 words) | 20 | 04, 06 | |
| Magazine prototype (equivalent 2500 words) | 50 | 01, 04, 06 |