Module Descriptors
PRODUCTION JOURNALISM 2
JOUR60456
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Ian Whittell
Email: Ian.Whittell@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 22
Independent Study Hours: 128
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- DESIGN AND LAYOUT (DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD) weighted at 25%
- DESIGN AND LAYOUT (FRONT PAGE) weighted at 25%
- SUB-EDITING SKILLS ASSESSMENT weighted at 25%
- PROJECT EVALUATION (1000 WORDS) weighted at 25%
Module Details
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
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
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
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 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, 4 and 5)
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, 4 and 5)
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 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 the Production Journalism L5 module.
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 critical evaluation of the porfolio.
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 critical evaluation of the porfolio.
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.