Module Descriptors
EDITING AND PRODUCTION 2
JOUR60280
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Jacqueline Gregory
Email: J.R.Gregory@staffs.ac.uk
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 Indicative Content
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 Editing and Production 1 (which is a pre-requisite for taking this module)
Module Additional Assessment Details
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, 2, 3, and 4)
An in class assessment of sub-editing skills based on the requirements of the NCTJ sub-editing exam (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3)
A 1,000 word project evaluation.
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, 2, 3, and 4)
An in class assessment of sub-editing skills based on the requirements of the NCTJ sub-editing exam (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3)
A 1,000 word project evaluation.
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.
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.
Module Texts
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
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
Module Resources
QuarkXpress 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.
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.