JOUR12-240: Digital Publishing and Design

Description

In this subject, you will explore the art of visual storytelling through publication design. You will integrate words with graphical elements for visual narratives that prioritise journalism before artistry. You will learn to repurpose your content seamlessly across print, smartphones, and ebooks. Utilising industry-standard software, you will gain practical skills that meet modern industry demands, all while being grounded in the established theoretical frameworks of publication design. This digital-first approach will help you master the traditions of legacy news publishing while innovating for contemporary media landscapes.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: JOUR12-240
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • September 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Communication, Film, and Creative Media
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Conceptualise and package compelling content for multi-platform publishing.
  2. Create and design workflows using industry-standard hardware and software.
  3. Analyse and evaluate publishing platforms, their traditions and audiences and how content changes across platforms.
  4. Apply ethically and legally sound publishing decisions.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
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.

Restrictions:

Subject outlines

Subject dates

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
Semester start: 09/09/2024
Subject start: 09/09/2024
Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
Teaching census: 04/10/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
By browsing this site you accept that cookies are used to improve and personalise our services to you for a better experience on our website and for social activity. If you continue, we will assume that you agree to our use of cookies statement
I Agree