Module Code - Title:
JM4031
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SUB-EDITING AND DESIGN 1
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module aims to introduce students to key principles of sub-editing and design for journalism. It will develop students' theoretical understanding as well as skills and abilities by introducing them to the fundamentals of sub-editing practices including grammar, punctuation and syntax for news and feature journalism, for both print and online. It will also introduce students to the basic principles of news design using text and images for print and online.
Syllabus:
Students will use a stylebook to understand basic elements of text editing, proofreading and sub-editing. They will learn the principles of professional editing, headline and standfirst writing, and cutting to length. They will be introduced to the basic principles of illustrating news, including taking photographs and generating graphics. They will learn print and website design and will create their own websites. They will analyse and compare design in national and local newspapers and websites, and will use these analyses to inform their own work. Assessment will be by sub-editing assignments, the production of a portfolio of work completed during the course, and a news website.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
* Summarise the processes involved in the production of news - print and online
* Identify and discuss key principles of print and website design.
* Discriminate between the basic principles of professional editing, headline and standfirst writing
* Compare and contrast page design in national and local newspapers and websites.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
* Demonstrate an understanding of the role of both the journalist and print and broadcast media in Ireland
* Challenge traditional views of illustration and visual communication in news journalism
* Value the importance of editing in news media
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
1. McKane, A (2006)
(2006)
News Writing.
, London: Sage
Shufflebothan, Robert . (2008)
InDesign in Easy Steps
, Southam: Computer Step
Strunk, W. and White, E. B
(1999)
The Elements of Style
, London: Longman
Other Relevant Texts:
1. Evans, H. (2000)
Essential English for Journalists, Editors and Writers.
, New York: Pimlico
2. McKane, A (2004)
Journalism: A Career Handbook
, London: A&C Black
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BAJNMEUFA - JOURNALISM AND NEW MEDIA
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Module Leader:
audrey.galvin@ul.ie