General Information
In this subject, students will build a digital portfolio. They learn to sub-edit, layout and design story packages for various media platforms, including hard copy and online newspapers, magazines, blogs, web and tablets.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: JOUR12-240 Subject title: Digital Publishing and Design Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: September 2020 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Computer Lab: x12 (Total hours: 36) - Laboratory
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Recommended Study Hours
Attendance and learning activities: Full attendance is compulsory. Journalists are expected to communicate absences and lateness to their chiefs of staff or editors, and the same is required in this subject. An email note or a telephone message is usually possible, unless in the most extreme emergencies. Deductions will be made for absences and lateness without acceptable explanation. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Rob Layton (2011). Editing and News Design. n/a,
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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Subject code: | JOUR12-240 |
Subject title: | Digital Publishing and Design |
Subject level: | Undergraduate |
Semester/Year: | September 2020 |
Credit points: | 10.000 |
Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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Delivery mode: | Standard |
Workload items: |
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Attendance and learning activities: | Full attendance is compulsory. Journalists are expected to communicate absences and lateness to their chiefs of staff or editors, and the same is required in this subject. An email note or a telephone message is usually possible, unless in the most extreme emergencies. Deductions will be made for absences and lateness without acceptable explanation. |
Prescribed resources: | Books
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iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
Requisites: |
Nil |
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Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Identify and critically discuss the principles of publication design and create print and digital publications based on these principles.
- Use design program InDesign to create publications such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books across platforms.
- Package and publish content across a range of platforms, notably print, online and tablet.
- Understand different publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
- Identify current issues in the publishing industry and discuss the significance and analyse the potential impact on professional practice.
- Make ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed *Showcase Portfolio Portfolio of designs 40% Week 7 1,2,3,4,5,6 Oral Pitch In-class presentation 20% Week 10 1,4,5,6 Project Mobile app design 40% Week 12 1,2,3,4,5,6 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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*Showcase Portfolio | Portfolio of designs | 40% | Week 7 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Oral Pitch | In-class presentation | 20% | Week 10 | 1,4,5,6 |
Project | Mobile app design | 40% | Week 12 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A student who has not established a basis for an extension in compliance with University and Faculty policy either by 1) not applying before the assessment due date or 2) by having an application rejected due to failure to show a justifiable cause for an extension, will receive a penalty on assessment submitted after its due date. The penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment for every day late, with the first day counted after the required submission time has passed. No assessment will be accepted for consideration seven calendar days after the due date. Where a student has been granted an extension, the late penalty starts from the new due date and time set out in the extension.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Wk 1 Introduction & Overview
How and in which industries you could use the skills taught in this subject. An introduction to InDesign and Adobe Xd.
SLOs included
- Identify and critically discuss the principles of publication design and create print and digital publications based on these principles.
- Use design program InDesign to create publications such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books across platforms.
- Package and publish content across a range of platforms, notably print, online and tablet.
- Understand different publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
- Identify current issues in the publishing industry and discuss the significance and analyse the potential impact on professional practice.
- Make ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.
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Wk 2 Fundamental Publication Design
You will discover the techniques and psychology behind publication design. This will enable you to manipulate the reader by directing their eye sub-consciously across the page/screen.
SLOs included
- Identify and critically discuss the principles of publication design and create print and digital publications based on these principles.
- Use design program InDesign to create publications such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books across platforms.
- Package and publish content across a range of platforms, notably print, online and tablet.
- Understand different publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
- Identify current issues in the publishing industry and discuss the significance and analyse the potential impact on professional practice.
- Make ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.
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Wk3 Design DNA: Look & Feel
How to make your brand instantly recognisable and stand-out from the crowd; typography overview; the grid; intro to colour.
SLOs included
- Identify and critically discuss the principles of publication design and create print and digital publications based on these principles.
- Use design program InDesign to create publications such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books across platforms.
- Package and publish content across a range of platforms, notably print, online and tablet.
- Understand different publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
- Identify current issues in the publishing industry and discuss the significance and analyse the potential impact on professional practice.
- Make ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.
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Wk 4 Editing Text
The roles of editors and producers in legacy and digital newsrooms; editorial management; editing and technology; editing techniques; accuracy and storytelling.
SLOs included
- Identify and critically discuss the principles of publication design and create print and digital publications based on these principles.
- Use design program InDesign to create publications such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books across platforms.
- Package and publish content across a range of platforms, notably print, online and tablet.
- Understand different publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
- Identify current issues in the publishing industry and discuss the significance and analyse the potential impact on professional practice.
- Make ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.
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Wk 5 Publication Navigation
Guiding the reader; headlines; content flow; interaction design; interface elements.
SLOs included
- Identify and critically discuss the principles of publication design and create print and digital publications based on these principles.
- Use design program InDesign to create publications such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books across platforms.
- Package and publish content across a range of platforms, notably print, online and tablet.
- Understand different publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
- Identify current issues in the publishing industry and discuss the significance and analyse the potential impact on professional practice.
- Make ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.
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Wk 6 Using Pictures and Graphics
The power of photography in publications; how to read pictures; picture sources; types of photos; the picture editing process.
SLOs included
- Identify and critically discuss the principles of publication design and create print and digital publications based on these principles.
- Use design program InDesign to create publications such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books across platforms.
- Package and publish content across a range of platforms, notably print, online and tablet.
- Understand different publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
- Identify current issues in the publishing industry and discuss the significance and analyse the potential impact on professional practice.
- Make ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.
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Wk 7 Typography for Print & Screens
The purpose of typography; type styles, type groups; the measurement of type; legibility and readability; how to choose your own type; screen typography; the differences between print and screens.
SLOs included
- Identify and critically discuss the principles of publication design and create print and digital publications based on these principles.
- Use design program InDesign to create publications such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books across platforms.
- Package and publish content across a range of platforms, notably print, online and tablet.
- Understand different publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
- Identify current issues in the publishing industry and discuss the significance and analyse the potential impact on professional practice.
- Make ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.
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Wk 8 Mobile app prototyping using Adobe XD
You will design your own interactive mobile app using InDesign and other industry-standard applications. You will test your designs in real-time on your own mobile phone.
SLOs included
- Identify and critically discuss the principles of publication design and create print and digital publications based on these principles.
- Use design program InDesign to create publications such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books across platforms.
- Package and publish content across a range of platforms, notably print, online and tablet.
- Understand different publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
- Identify current issues in the publishing industry and discuss the significance and analyse the potential impact on professional practice.
- Make ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.
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Wk 9 eBook design and publishing
You will create interactive eBooks with rich imagery and layouts that are suitable for publishing to major platforms such as Amazon and Apple Books.
SLOs included
- Identify and critically discuss the principles of publication design and create print and digital publications based on these principles.
- Use design program InDesign to create publications such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books across platforms.
- Package and publish content across a range of platforms, notably print, online and tablet.
- Understand different publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
- Identify current issues in the publishing industry and discuss the significance and analyse the potential impact on professional practice.
- Make ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.
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Wk 10 Presentations
Scaffolding the major assessment item.
SLOs included
- Identify and critically discuss the principles of publication design and create print and digital publications based on these principles.
- Use design program InDesign to create publications such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books across platforms.
- Package and publish content across a range of platforms, notably print, online and tablet.
- Understand different publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
- Identify current issues in the publishing industry and discuss the significance and analyse the potential impact on professional practice.
- Make ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.
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Wk 11 Ethics & Law in Publishing
Responsible publishing; copyright and defamation; how to make ethical decisions; graphic material and decency; photo manipulation.
SLOs included
- Identify and critically discuss the principles of publication design and create print and digital publications based on these principles.
- Use design program InDesign to create publications such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books across platforms.
- Package and publish content across a range of platforms, notably print, online and tablet.
- Understand different publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
- Identify current issues in the publishing industry and discuss the significance and analyse the potential impact on professional practice.
- Make ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.
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Wk 12 Assessment drop-in session
Drop-in session in which you will work on your major assessment with your tutor's guidance.
SLOs included
- Identify and critically discuss the principles of publication design and create print and digital publications based on these principles.
- Use design program InDesign to create publications such as newspapers, magazines, newsletters and books across platforms.
- Package and publish content across a range of platforms, notably print, online and tablet.
- Understand different publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
- Identify current issues in the publishing industry and discuss the significance and analyse the potential impact on professional practice.
- Make ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.