Module Details

Module Code: DESI6012
Title: Creative Technology –Editorial
Long Title: Creative Technology –Editorial
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2140 - Design Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides instruction and exploration of editorial software as used in the design industry. The students will gain an understanding of system and software capabilities, import and export of files between applications. Students are required to communicate a message through graphic solutions with the use of image and typography in design layouts for digital print reproduction.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Recognise import and export file formats between graphic industry applications
LO2 Apply technicalities of layout as appropriate to editorial design
LO3 Interpret artwork of finished visual in appropriate digital formats for reproduction
LO4 Recognise the use and abilities of editoral graphic software programmes
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
12368 DESI6005 Creative Technology
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
none
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
none
 
Indicative Content
File Formats
Import of appropriate graphic file formats into editorial software and export of files and document content in relevant formats for print production.
Layout Specification of Adobe Editorial Software applications
Demonstrate ability to layout typography for print production. Preparation of layout including margins, bleeding, columns, measurements and dimensions, pagination, colour modes and proofreading.
Artwork
Demonstrate ability to export editorial files for print repoduction.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Exercises exploring tools of editorial software
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Practical (editorial layout)
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Practical (relating editorial format for print reproduction)
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Practical Based Instruction Every Week 3.50 3.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Implementation of class based theory. Either research or practical work Every Week 3.50 3.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Adobe Creative Team. (2012), Adobe InDesign CS6 Classroom in a Book, First. Adobe Press, [ISBN: 978-032182249].
  • Samara, Timothy. (2017), Making and Breaking the Grid, [ISBN: 163159284X].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Rob Carter, Ben Day and Philip Meggs. (2011), Typography design: form and communication, [ISBN: 10: 0471783900].
  • Karen Triedman. (2002), Color Graphics: The Power of Color in Graphic Design, [ISBN: 10: 1592530893].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DVICO_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Communications 3 Mandatory