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Print Production and Design (PUBL90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Off Campus and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Winter Term
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 - On Campus Winter Term - On Campus August - Off Campus |
|---|---|
| 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: 9 April 2024
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: 9 April 2024
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: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | 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
| 1 Week after the end of teaching | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - On Campus
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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Winter Term - On Campus
Coordinator Tim Fluence Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: Seminars taught over 6 days Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 July 2024 to 17 July 2024 Last self-enrol date 1 July 2024 Census date 12 July 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 July 2024 Assessment period ends 24 July 2024 Winter Term contact information
- August - Off Campus
Coordinator Tim Fluence Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Total 30 hours: Seminars taught over 6 days Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 13 August 2024 to 23 August 2024 Last self-enrol date 26 March 2024 Census date 23 August 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 August 2024 Assessment period ends 30 August 2024
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
This subject has a quota of 50 students in Winter term. Selection is automated and based on the order in which students enrol. Your enrolment in this subject guarantees a space unless you withdraw.
If the subject is full, spaces may become available in the future as others withdraw. The only way to check this is by attempting to enrol. Please note that there are no waiting lists for this subject.
As entry into this subject is based only on the order in which students enrol, special permission will not be offered to any students.
The August offering is only available to an external cohort of students. A quota of 12 applies to the August offering only.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
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.
Recommended texts and other resources
Adobe Creative Cloud is required for this subject. It is recommended that you purchase a licence 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.
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
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 9 April 2024