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CMNS3480

Editing Multimedia Publications

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Develops the principles of production, editing and design of screen- and print-based documents and multimedia for web-based delivery. Students will through production engage with social and cultural communication theories. As students will be generating documents for both print and on-line applications they will have the opportunity to review the production requirements and professional practices required for both media.

Objectives
On successful completion of the course, the student will have:

1. gained skills in the development of print and on-line publications;
2. gained skills in the editing of publications;
3. engaged with the conceptual and technical aspects of design for cross-media delivery of publications;
4. developed their ability to analyse their own and others work.
Content
The course will explore the editing and design of publications for both print and on-line applications. Students will be producing traditional 'desktop published' documents and expand their skills by the development of on-line document delivery techniques. As students will be generating documents for both print and on-line applications they will have the opportunity to review the production requirements and professional practices required for both media.
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
CMNS1000 and CMNS1090 and/or DESN2270
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Student Projects
Computer Lab
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Laboratory Exercises
Presentations - Group
Projects
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks
Computer Lab: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables