JOUR 276 - Magazine and Journal Publishing

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Kapiolani Community College

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6 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): JOUR 275 with a grade of "C" or higher, or consent of instructor.Recommended Preparation: ENG 227/JOUR 227; ENG 200, ENG 206 or ENG 215. JOUR 276 builds on the skills learned in JOUR 275. Students will produce a magazine and/or journal in both print and online formats. The process will include envisioning the publication, identifying audiences, gathering and editing content, designing layouts, and completing all pre-press work. Upon successful completion JOUR 276, the student should be able to: Determine purpose, audience, and focus of a magazine or journal, taking into consideration budget and method of dissemination. Select articles and graphics appropriate for a particular purpose, audience, and focus. Select the most appropriate means of publication (offset, copier, web) for a given publication, taking into consideration content, audience and cost. Edit a paper to improve organization, word choice, clarity, and do it with the author when possible. Demonstrate an understanding of copyright MLA or APA style guide. Use film and flatbed scanners to input text and graphics. Use Adobe Photoshop to prepare graphics for reproduction, with attention to resolution, contrast, sharpness, and file format. Demonstrate an understanding of the special requirements of spot color and four-color art. Design a layout and execute it using Adobe InDesign or Quark Xpress. Choose appropriate fonts and demonstrate an understanding of size, leading, and line width guidelines to ensure readability. Select appropriate stock based on price and method of reproduction. Estimate amount of paper needed based on parent-size sheets and standard ordering procedures. Prepare publication for printer, including paste-ups and pdf files. Develop a plan of action to solicit submissions and then publicize and deliver the finished product. Create a Web version of the publication with graphics, sound, and possibly video, using Macromedia Dreamweaver.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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