San Antonio College -- 1300 San Pedro Ave. -- San Antonio, TX, 78212-4299
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Instructor Yuk-kwong Edmund Lo.
Office: Loftin 212B for department -- Instructors are usually in Loftin 212 Phone Number: (210) 733-2878
FAX: (210) 733-2868
Email: email to elo@accd,edy Web Address: http://www.accd.edu/sac/j-p/Lo.html
I. Catalog Description: COMM 2310 - News Editing and Copy Reading 2 Prerequisite: COMM 2309 or approval of instructor
This course focuses on editing and design for newspapers or magazines. It includes a review of modern publication trends and a writing component. It also reviews copy editing for errors of fact and interpretation of English, newspaper style, headline writing, proofreading and page makeup. .
II. Pre-requisites, co-requisites and other requirements: COMM 2309 or approval of instructor.
III. Texts:
"The Newspaper Designer's Handbook" by Tim Harrower, San Antonio Express-News or other daily newspaper. In addition, we will look at many pages from well-designed and poorly designed newspapers
IV. Instruction will consist of: Much of the learning in this course depends on reading and understanding course materials. We will survey the course information through class discussions and lab experiences. Learning to meet deadlines and developing the ability to manage time also are part of the course.
V. Course Content: - Although American newspapers have undergone many changes in the last decade, probably the most noticeable change has come in design, blending words and visual images on a page. This course will enable the student to become more aware of excellence in design and capable of adapting to design changes. Study of excellent newspapers and magazines will provide the basis for this course.
VI. Learning Outcomes and Performance Objectives with their methods of measurement as used to determine the students' mastery of those outcomes.
Learning Outcome 1: The student will develop an appreciation for contemporary publication design.
Performance Objectives/Method(s) of measurement for each objective
1. The student will learn how contemporary design fits into a modern publication by reviewing the different design styles of current newspapers and magazines and demonstrate that knowledge through work on The Ranger and through class projects and exams.
2. The student will develop an understanding of how words, graphics, photographs and non-photographic illustrations work together in designing a publication by examining and critiquing current newspapers and magazines and by demonstrating that knowledge through laboratory work on The Ranger and through class projects and exams.
3. The student will master the basic principles of design in producing pages for The Ranger and The Fourth Write and receiving critiques on their design work They will demonstrate their understanding by compiling a portfolio of work during the semester.
Learning Outcome 2: The student will demonstrate expertise in news media design principles
Performance Objectives/Method(s) of measurement for each objective
1. The student will gain practical experience by laying out pages for The Ranger and The Fourth Write and be tested on the principles involved.
2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of writing for publication by editing, headline writing and proofreading of the articles on The Ranger and The Fourth Write and by compiling a portfolio of their work with critiques. They also will be tested on the basic design principles.
3. The student will demonstrate a better understanding of excellent design by studying outstanding publications from around the world and giving critiques of the publications in class and lab.
4. The student will develop people skills by working on a student publication in a realistic lab situation on deadline and be graded on that work.
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(SCANS COMPETENCIES are only required for courses which are a part of an AAS degree plan.) SCANS Competencies: See attached for a list of competencies related to the workplace as outlined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
VII. Course requirements and grade computation: Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, videotapes, slides and group activities as well as readings.
You should end the semester with at least 10 page-design grades. An average of these grades and grades for any other class assignments will account for 90 percent of the final grade while the final examination will count 10 percent.A. College Requirements: A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean. Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.
A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded "F." Postponed examinations result in a grade of "I." The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an "F." (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook - January 1995)
B. Departmental Requirement: A student wishing to withdraw from this class during the semester must process a formal withdrawal through the Office of Admissions and Records. Failure to withdraw formally will result in the assignment of a failing grade (F) for the course. You may drop by going to the Office of Admissions and Records, or you may send me an e-mail requesting that I drop you from the class. If you do the latter, please be sure to type your full name at the bottom of your request. You also may drop by Room 204-a of Loftin Student Center to pick up a drop slip.
The college bulletin allows absences for the equivalent of two weeks of class, but you will be dropped after that number. After the drop date, each absence over six will take three (3) points off your final grade.
C. Instructor Requirements:
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students are expected to attend all classes and arrive on time. Students arriving after roll call may be refused admittance or counted absent. Students who miss the equivalent of two weeks (10 absences from lab or lecture in any combination) may be dropped from the course. Students will have two points deducted from their final average for each absence beginning with the 11th.. VIII. College Policies:<p> A. San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.B. Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic Council - April, 1998
C. ADA Statement: "As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
D. A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
E. Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the "Student Code of Conduct" in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
F. Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College Academic Council, 01/ 2000.
G. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of "W' (withdraw). It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
H. San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.
I. ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911J. Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the "Student Code of Conduct" and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099
ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 208-8189 (For information on college closures)