Visual Journalism and Book DesignLaajuus (6 cr)
Code: GD25VJBD01
Credits
6 op
Objective
Course Learning Outcomes
The student:
- Understands principles of layout and typography in book design.
- Masters the creation of visual material for journalistic purposes.
- Has the practical skills to create layouts that support journalistic storytelling.
- Can interpret and analyze visual storytelling in journalism.
Content
- Principles of visual journalism.
- Layout and typography for book design.
- Storytelling through image and text.
- Ethical considerations in visual journalism.
- Practical exercises in book and magazine layout.
Qualifications
No prior knowledge required
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1 (pass)
The student
- participates in the course according to the mandatory attendance requirements
- completes assignments and receives a passing grade
- understand the basic contents of the course of studies
Grade 2 (fair)
The student
- participates in the course
- completes assignments in an independent manner
- hands in the required assignments
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3 (good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- hands in the required assignments on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently
Grade 4 (very good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- hands in the required assignments on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies and applies the knowledge in their own work
- gathers information independently and applies the knowledge in their own work
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5 (excellent)
The student
- actively participates in the teaching
- completes assigned tasks independently and demonstrates initiative
- submits assigned tasks on time
- masters the course content and applies the knowledge in their own work
- independently acquires information and applies it in their work
- demonstrates development of their professional identity