Semesters
MD105 Editorial design
Sufficient mastery of the English language is required. Students following Erasmus programs and media related study programs will be given priority. A primary admission list will be made within two weeks after the first application deadline. VUC reserves non-commercial user rights to work submitted during the course. This course has a limited capacity and a pre-booked Erasmus quote. The course admission will be continuous. Students in Bachelor of PR Communication, journalism, media production or animation with a minimum of 60 ects credits can apply to this course.
Editorial design is about constructing editorial content for a media production or event (magazin, exhibition, performance, presentation, application) with focus on both content and design. Depending on the individual choice of interpretation and visualisation of content, the result can contain visual elements like text, photos, illustrations, animations, movies or anything else that emphazises and communicates the chosen topic in the best way.
In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework the student will achieve the following learning outcomes after completing the course:
Students will
- acquire extended knowledge in visualising content by research
- acquire extended knowledge about layout skills
Students will
- acquire extended skills in editorial planning, including aspects of journalistic research and design planning
Students will
- have aquired an understanding of editorial design, its relation/response to research and its visual presentation that will help them to develop versatile knowledge for different target groups and customers
During the course, the students will develop a magazine based on group work. Lectures related to design, production planning and relevant software will be given during the course, and by regulary scheduled meetings the students will receive continously feedback. Lectures are mandatory. The students will be attached to editorial groups and the editorial piece of work (preferably a magazin) will be based on research, interviews, photos, illustrations and own articles. A given topic will be the framework for the project. Scheduled meetings during the whole course.
Students failing to attend the first lecture without valid reason will be excluded.
The final product is to be presented electronically for the whole class.
Fill out the evaluation form of the course (done anonymously).
Grading will be done in accordance with the Regulations governing admission, studies and examinations at Volda University College.
- Bachelor in Medieproduction
- Journalism - bachelor
| Assessment Form | Grouping | Duration | Grading scale | Proportion | Comment | Support Materials | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Portfolio | Individual | 1 Semester | A-F, A is the best grade and E is the lowest passing grade |