Portfolio [100%] consisting of:
The design and layout of an inside tabloid news page, a double page spread of a British national or regional newspaper, a front page tabloid news page and the design and layout of a magazine front cover, sourcing content and designing a page for Fringe magazine, submitting a page produced for StaffsLive, all demonstrating advanced sub-editing skills. (Learning Outcomes 1-5)

Two in-class assessments of sub-editing skills based on requirements of the NCTJ sub-editing exam.
(Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 4)

Key Information Set:
90% coursework
10% practical exam

This module provides 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 (Indesign) typography, layout, the use of headlines, and the analysis of how news values and reader needs and expectations are addressed through the editing process. Within the module you will have an in class assessment which is based on the format of the NCTJ production journalism exam aligning it to professional standards. There will also be a written submission outlining an idea to develop a new newspaper and show awareness of the needs of a target audience.

Indesign and Adobe photoshop on Macs
Blackboard
Training videos from Lynda.com

Evans, H (1978) Editing and design, Heinemann
Franklin B (2008) Pulling newspapers apart: analyzing print journalism
Harrower T (2013) The Newspaper Designer’s Handbook
Kordes Anton, K: (2014) Adobe Indesign CC Classroom in a Book
Quinn, S (2001) Digital sub-editing and design, Focal Press
Synge, D (2010) Survival Guide to Journalism, Open University Press

1. REALISE CONCEPTS AS COHERENT NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE PAGES AND LEARN THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO BE A SUB-EDITOR.
[Learning]

2. DEMONSTRATE FLUENCY WITH INDESIGN AND UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENT ROLES A SUB EDITOR MUST UNDERTAKE IN A NEWSROOM.
[Knowledge & Understanding]

3. CRITICALLY EVALUATE READER PERCEPTION AND PRODUCT CONSISTENCY.
[Analysis]

4. DEMONSTRATE PRESENTATION SKILLS AND TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS TRANSFERABLE TO OTHER DISCIPLINES. [Application]

5. ANALYSE AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE YOUR WORK GIVING CONSIDERATION TO IMPROVING ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.
[Reflection]

26 x workshops (2 hours) 52 hours; Independent learning 248 hours

Demonstrating and investigating the key concepts and technological systems employed in the design and production of print journalism.
Developing knowledge and understanding of the techniques to produce trade-standard work