James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

JN3012:04

Subediting and Layout

Townsville, Cairns

Prerequisites: JN2001 JN2002

13 lectures, 24 tutorials. First semester.

Staff: Dr J Norgate (Cairns campus).

The subject introduces students to copy-tasting, subeditorial and print production aspects of daily newspaper journalism.

Learning Objectives:

1. evaluate the news worthiness of news copy;
2. subedit news copy electronically;
3. write headlines as directed;
4. layout copy and illustrations electronically on broadsheet and tabloid pages as directed.

Assessment by practical assignments.