Module Descriptors
EDITING AND PRODUCTION 2
JOUR50269
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
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Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 22
Independent Study Hours: 128
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A portfolio consisting of the design and lay out of a double-page spread in the style of a tabloid-format British national or regional newspaper and a project evaluation to include a design analysis. 2,500 words [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3]
Module Indicative Content
This module provides advanced knowledge, understanding and experience of content processing, development and management for newspapers. It builds on the foundations of techniques and acumen acquired in Editing and Production 1 (which is a prerequisite for taking this module).
Module Texts
Evans, H., (1978) Editing and design, Heinemann
Hodgson, F.W., (1998) Newsubediting : AppleMac, QuarkXPress and after, Focal Press
Quark Incorporated (2003) QuarkXPress reference manual, Quark Incorporated
Quinn, S., (2001)Digital sub-editing and design, Focal Press
Module Resources
Library resources
OHP / PowerPoint/computer projector
Audio / video playback facilities
QuarkXPress on Apple computers
Module Special Admissions Requirements
AM75056-2 Editing and Production 1
Module Learning Strategies
11 x workshops (2 hours) = 22 hours
Demonstrating and investigating the key concepts and technological systems employed in the design and production of specialised pages in print journalism.

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