QuarkXpress on Mac computers
Adobe Photoshop CS5
Powerpoint, computer projector,
audio, video
Library resources
The Blackboard virtual learning environment is used extensively to support this module.
Module handbook

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.
A total of one hour tutorial available for each student.
Independent learning = 127 hours
Developing knowledge and understanding of the techniques to produce trade-standard work.

Key Information Set:
75% Course work
25% Class test

Evans, H (1978) Editing and design, Heinemann
Hodgson FW (1998) News sub-editing: AppleMac, QuarkXpress and after, Focal Press
Quark Incorporated QuarkXpress reference manual, Quark Incorporated
Quinn, S (2001) Digital sub-editing and design, Focal Press
Anton, K K and Cruise, J (2009) QuarkXPress 8: Essential Skills for Page Layout and Web Design,
Peachpit Press
Synge, D (2010) Survival Guide to Journalism, Open University Press

The 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 Production Journalism 1 and Sports Production Journalism (which is a pre-requisite for taking this module)

A portfolio consisting of : The design and layout of a double page spread in the style of a tabloid format British national or regional newspaper, and the design and layout of a front page tabloid newspaper both demonstrating advanced sub-editing skills. (Learning outcomes 1 - 4)

An in class assessment of sub-editing skills based on the requirements of the NCTJ sub-editing exam (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3)