A portfolio weighted at 50% consisting of the design and layout of an inside tabloid news page
and the design and layout of a magazine front cover. (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3)

An in-class assessment weighted at 25% of correcting a newspaper page, spotting design errors, grammatical mistakes and re-writing headlines. (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3)

A project evaluation weighted at 25% of 1,000 words which includes an evaluation of the role and duties of the sub-editor and a discussion of student's favourite and least favourite newspapers. (Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3)

This module provides basic knowledge, understanding and experience of processing words and pictures for newspaper and magazine use through an introduction to production methods constraints and needs, while also improving reporting and writing skills. It introduces computer-based editing and design using industry-standard software, typography, layout, the use of headlines, and the analysis of how news values and reader needs and expectations are addressed through the editing process.

Industry appropriate software on Mac computers
Powerpoint, computer projector
Audio, video
Library resources
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Evans H, (1978) Editing and design, Heineman
Hodgson FW (1998) News subediting: Apple Mac, QuarkXpress and after, Focal Press
Morrish J (1996) Magazine editing
Quark incorporated - QuarkXpress reference manual, Quark Incorporated

11 x workshops (2 hours) 22 hours.
Demonstrating and investigating the key concepts and technological systems employed in the design and production of print journalism.

Independent learning 128 hours.
Developing knowledge and understanding of the techniques to produce trade-standard work.