Magazine Design and Production

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School:

School of Arts and Humanities

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2023-08-03

Module Leader:

Jenny Gibson

Version Number

2023.02

Learning Methods

Practical Classes and Demonstrations

Guided Independent Study

Requirements

Recommended Prior Study

Synopsis

This module analyses the diversity and complexity of the magazine market and considers how magazines are designed and produced. You will examine the economics, costs, techniques and organisation of magazine design and production and investigate the nature of the publishing industry. The module also looks at the market for new … For more content click the Read More button below.

This module analyses the diversity and complexity of the magazine market and considers how magazines are designed and produced. You will examine the economics, costs, techniques and organisation of magazine design and production and investigate the nature of the publishing industry. The module also looks at the market for new magazines and you will examine how editors and publishers identify new opportunities, allowing you to develop your own entrepreneurial ideas. You will work with design software packages used in the magazine industry.

Learning Strategy

The module is delivered through weekly practical classes. In the first term these are two hours long and include lecture content, providing knowledge and understanding of the magazine industry, including through contact with practitioners. Students investigate the basis and nature of good practice from which assessments are used to develop … For more content click the Read More button below. Students’ learning will be supported using the University’s VLE which will contain information about the module including relevant course documentation and supporting materials.

The module is delivered through weekly practical classes. In the first term these are two hours long and include lecture content, providing knowledge and understanding of the magazine industry, including through contact with practitioners. Students investigate the basis and nature of good practice from which assessments are used to develop skills and analysis and production. These sessions also include practical skills as students develop their abilities in page layout using industry software. In the second term, students take part in weekly one-hour practical classes as they develop their group magazine projects, with the tutor providing guidance and supervision. The final presentation of Assessment 2 will typically be delivered to outside industry experts, as well as the tutor.

Students’ learning will be supported using the University’s VLE which will contain information about the module including relevant course documentation and supporting materials.

Outline Syllabus

Students will engage with a broad range of theories and topics including, but not necessarily limited to: The magazine publishing industryMagazine content, design, style and readershipThe relationship between advertising and editorialThe processes, techniques and economics of print and digital productionDesign skills in publishing softwareIdentifying markets for journalistic products in relation … For more content click the Read More button below.

Students will engage with a broad range of theories and topics including, but not necessarily limited to:

The magazine publishing industry
Magazine content, design, style and readership
The relationship between advertising and editorial
The processes, techniques and economics of print and digital production
Design skills in publishing software
Identifying markets for journalistic products in relation to readership, market forces and changing demands
Identifying new markets and interests and creating proposals for new magazines
Magazine production and promotion
Presentation skills

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

be able to assess the nature of design for magazine publication.

be able to recognise the economics and practices of magazine design and production.

be able to recognise the nature of organisation and ownership within the magazine publishing industry.

be able to evaluate market analysis, readership and advertising patterns.

be able to employ design skills to create magazine materials.

be able to demonstrate enterprise skills in the planning and costing of a magazine business.

will be able to originate and present a proposal for a new publication.

be able to express ideas cogently and coherently in writing and in presentation.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Project work

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Project Work

Assessment 2: Project Work

Description:The individual contribution to a group project. Each group, typically four students, will produce a 30-minute presentation of a proposal for a new magazine title, including sample materials. It is assessed by observation and submission of individual contributions to the group effort. Sample pages can be incorporated into each student’s PDP.

Assessment Weight:70

Assessment Length:3500 Words (Equivalent Word Count)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO3, MLO2, MLO4, MLO5, MLO6, MLO8, MLO7

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:Yes

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:No

Assessment Criteria

This module will be graded in line with University regulations. The assessment criteria will be those used by the Media, Journalism, Film and Drama subject area, designed in accordance with the appropriate benchmark document and made available to students in module handbooks and on assessment briefs. This module will specifically … For more content click the Read More button below.

This module will specifically include criteria reflecting technical and creative abilities in magazine design and production. Assessment 2 will require students to display both enterprise and verbal presentation skills.

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