Issues in Publication and Design

Course aim

To introduce students to the theoretical issues relating to the publication and design of visuals and text for print, digital and social media. Students will identify, explain and discuss these issues in relation to different genre. 

Course content

Students will develop knowledge of rhetorical theories of form in relation to function and content. How language theory relates to context, content, and meaning is also explored. Students will also develop an understanding of the interrelationship between  different genre and its target audience.  Students will be introduced to researching current issues in publishing relating to form and function for print, digital and social media.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE
Seminar	8 hours x 1 day
Seminar	4 hours x 2 days
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, TAYLOR'S BUSINESS SCHOOL
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Seminar	2 hours x 8 weeks
Seminar	4 hours x 2 days
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Genre change folio, Reading review presentation, Weblog

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.