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JRN213 Images and Text for Magazines (8)

Abstract

Students will explore the role of relevance of orthodox photojournalism in the age of digital media and the changing role of the journalist in the contemporary context, including that of the freelance journalist. This subject will develop students' theoretical and practical skills in the meaning and placement of image and text in magazine media. Student will devise, source and produce a dummy magazine and contribute a section to the existing online publication.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Communication and Creative Industries

Assumed Knowledge

JRN113

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Arts (Communication - Journalism) students majoring in Print Journalism

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- identify and assess meaning in news imagery
- understand professional responsibilities in relation to the
production and reproduction of photographic images
- explore styles and meaning in visual reproduction in news and
entertainment media
- critically overview visual media by analysing the section,
gathering and presentation of images
- identify the historical context of images and text in the
magazine industry

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
- visual and textual techniques in context - editorial choice in relation to the placement of text and image - photo opportunities and how to identify and use them - the role of the press in democratic societies and the responsibilies of and constraints on journalists - basic styles eg feature, criticism, literary etc - ethics and professional responsibilities - professional conduct

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.