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50302 Magazine Publishing

8cp
Requisite(s): 50301 Editing and Publishing OR 57150 Editing and Design
Professional Strand – Journalism – 300 level

This subject is an introduction to the magazine industry and develops advanced production and publication techniques within a critical examination of contemporary magazine publication practice at a local and global level. It builds on knowledge and skills developed in 50301 Editing and Publishing 1 and/or 57150 Editing and Design. A wide range of magazines are studied including mass market magazines, women's magazines, men's magazines, home-maker, style, specialist and niche market magazines. The subject develops learning about magazines through a field research project and presentation, and through group collaboration in planning, editing and production of a magazine. Students also examine the contexts in which magazine ventures are conceived, succeed and fail. Students are introduced to and participate in a range of roles relevant to the production of magazines and are involved in critically reflecting on their own production as well as the broader magazine market.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus


Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2010 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $885
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.

2010 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3334

Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

Access conditions

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