A 100% portfolio [Learning Outcomes 1-5, weighting 100%] to include:

The design and layout of a double page spread in a tabloid-size format of either a national, regional or specialist newspaper, and the design and layout of a front page tabloid newspaper both demonstrating advanced sub-editing skills. You will also be required to source content and design a page for the faculty’s annual Fringe publication

An in-class assessment of sub-editing skills based on the requirements of the NCTJ sub-editing exam

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 while encouraging creative thinking, accuracy and independent problem solving.
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 portfolio.

Demonstrating and investigating the key concepts and technological systems employed in the design and production of specialised pages in print journalism.

Developing knowledge and understanding of the techniques to produce trade-standard work.

Drop-in Sessions

Independent learning = 126 hours

Indesign on Mac computers
Powerpoint, computer projector,
audio, video
Library resources
The Blackboard virtual learning environment is utilized extensively to provide up-to-date learning materials and guidance on using the software and designing up-to-date pages
Training resources from Lynda.com

Evans, H. (1978) Editing and Design. London. Heinemann
Franklin, B. (2008) Pulling Newspapers Apart: Analyzing Print Journalism. Oxon. Routledge
Hand, D; Middleditch, S. (2012) Design for Media. London. Routledge
Harcup, T. (2010) Newspaper Journalism. London. Sage Publications
Harrower, T. (2013) The Newspaper Designer’s Handbook. London. McGraw-Hill
Kordes Anton, K. (2014) Adobe Indesign CC Classroom in a Book. San Francisco. Peachpit
Quinn, S. (2001) Digital Sub-editing and Design. Oxford. Focal Press
Synge, D. (2010) Survival Guide to Journalism. Maidenhead. Open University Press

1. REALISE THE CONCEPT FOR SPECIALIST NEWSPAPER PAGES AND HONING SKILLS TO THE STANDARD OF A SUB-EDITOR EXPECTED IN A NEWSROOM [Learning]

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

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

4. DEMONSTRATE A MORE IN-DEPTH UNDERSTANDING AND USE OF APPROPRIATE EDITING SOFTWARE AND APPLY TO THE WORK PRODUCED [Analysis; Knowledge and Understanding]

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