jrn2des journalism and design
JOURNALISM AND DESIGN
JRN2DES
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students are introduced to the practical aspects of making a media product, from researching the current media market to develop a solid pitch for a new product, to executing the final design and delivery of the product. Along the way students are taught basic technical skills in design principles and editorial principles in order to deliver their product to industry standards. 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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMerryn Sherwood
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 30 credit points of MAC, JRN, STC or MIN subjects at first-year level, or subject coordinators approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsCore subject for the Journalism and Sports Journalism Majors in the Bachelor of Media and Communication (ABMC).
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerryn Sherwood
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
computer lab required
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Proposal (800 word equivalent) Develop and execute a sustainable product brief in a team, based on research and critical analysis of the current print media industry. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO5 |
| Feature Story (1000 word equivalent) Students must develop story ideas that fit their magazine brief, research and write these to industry standards, including interviewing multiple sources using appropriate ethical industry standards. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Media Product (2000 word equivalent) Students work in a team to produce a magazine that adheres to industry standard design principles, and also reflect on their individual and team performance across the semester. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |