IA1106:03
Print I
Townsville
HECS Band 1
48 hours lectures/workshops. Block mode, Semester 2.
Available to DipIndgStud and BIndgStud students.
Staff: Ms M Mollison.
This subject covers the principles of writing for print media such as newspapers, magazines and newsletters and includes instruction in print production using desktop publishing software.
Learning Objectives:
- provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with the basic skills required to put together a community newsletter;
- introduce students to the technology required to produce a printed publication;
- enable students to become familiar with and use the standard of grammar required in mainstream journalism;
- enable students to edit, design, layout and print their stories;
- enable students to study the possibilities of culturally appropriate print media in remote communities;
- introduce students to a wide range of print media dealing with international, national, State and local issues as they affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Assessment by on-campus assignments and practicals (70%); off-campus assignment (20%); attendance and participation (10%).