Print Production and Design (PUBL90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 1
Overview
| Availability | Summer Term Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject teaches students practical skills in creating documents using the industry-standard software, Adobe Indesign through practical workshops that take the student from beginner to intermediate skill levels. It also introduces students to the concepts and practice of print production and design, and outlines the underlying principles of publishing design and page layout, the characteristics of good typesetting, the interrelationship of images, space, colour and text and the importance of design briefs. Through reference to the history of printing, this subject will extend students’ understanding of the impact of changing technologies on typography, graphic design and production processes, enabling them to develop a critical awareness of trends in the field. A brief insight to some of the specific design and publishing challenges of ePublishing is also provided.
Please note: Students should subscribe to Adobe Indesign via Adobe Creative Cloud for the duration of the subject in order to be able to complete assignments out of class time.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Grasp the fundamentals of the aesthetics and practice of print production and design
- Understand the fundamental principles and value of good typography
- Have extended their understanding of the relationship between editing, publishing and design
- Have developed analytical and critical understanding of contemporary design practice
- Have reached an intermediate skill level in the use of publishing layout software
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- Ability to complete relevant exercises and assignments, and knowledge of the protocols of publishing practice
- An understanding of the principles of document design through class discussion and the completion of exercises and assignments
- Skills in research, including the use of online as well as print-based materials in the course of exercises and assignments
- Skills in time management and planning through managing workloads for recommended reading, tutorial presentations and assessment requirements
- Capacity for close critical analysis through engagement with a range of texts and critique of their structures and strategies
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Semester 1
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Book sample spreads 1 | Mid semester | 30% |
In-class Production Proofing test
| Late in the teaching period | 20% |
Book sample spreads 2
| During the examination period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. All assessments must be submitted. | N/A |
Summer Term
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Book sample spreads 1 | Day 4 | 30% |
In-class production proofing test
| Day 6 | 20% |
Book sample spreads 2
| During the examination period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. All assessments must be submitted. | N/A |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Coordinator Tim Fluence Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 28 hours: Seminars taught over 6 days Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 January 2023 to 10 February 2023 Last self-enrol date 26 January 2023 Census date 3 February 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 February 2023 Assessment period ends 20 February 2023 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 1
Coordinator Tim Fluence Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: 1x2-hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A bibliography of suggested further reading, and links to relevant articles and commentary will be made available on the subject LMS.
Adobe Creative Cloud is required for this subject, to purchase with University of Melbourne discounted pricing please go via Student IT https://studentit.unimelb.edu.au/software#adobecc
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 10 November 2023