Core Module Information
Module title: Magazine Production

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: JAC09107
Module leader: Carolyn Scott
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Media and Humanities
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

The module will examine the changing nature of the magazine industry in the UK and the growing importance of digital publications. It is a practical industry-focused module which requires you to think like magazine editors and journalists by critically examining the range of magazines available on both news stands and online. The module will explore the various approaches and styles that digital magazines adopt in order to appeal to a particular target readership. You will then apply these critical skills to conceiving your own publication and then draw upon a range of editorial and design skills to produce your own digital magazine.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate critical understanding of the contemporary magazine marketplace.

LO2: Develop critical understanding of the group dynamics and processes of magazine production.

LO3: Engage in effective teamwork in order to produce a publication to tight deadlines.

LO4: Develop writing and design skills acquired in previous modules.

LO5: Evaluate advertising and distribution challenges.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, IN PERSON,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Carolyn Scott
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 LECTURE
Face To Face Supervised time in studio/workshop 54 Supervised time in studio/workshop
Online Guided independent study 134 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 80 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 Project - Written
Learning Log 20 1~2~5 Week 13 HOURS= 1000 Learning Log
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
JAC09107 Magazine Production