ALJ217 - Editing and Design
Unit details
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| Enrolment modes: | (B*, G, W, X) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | (*Burwood offering only available to students enrolled in A328) |
| Unit chair: | J Harkin |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit covers the practices and theories behind the production of print and online publications. It specifically considers the role of the newspaper sub-editor and online producer in the production of news. The first half of the unit covers the editing of body text and the writing of headlines and captions for both forms. The second half considers the design aspects of print production, such as newspapers and magazines and considers designing for the Web.Assessment
In class group work 20%, In class editing exercises 30% (equivalent to 2000 words total), one essay 2000 words 50%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $680 | $680 | $680 | $2261 | $2610 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.