MA / MSc Electronic Publishing
Course content for 2009 entry
The syllabus of the course reflects the multi-disciplinary nature of interactive media publishing. The first term's teaching comprises core modules that cover: the creation of written and aural content, usability, and technical knowledge and skills required by web publishers. The first term also includes a module on Master's level research skills - an essential pre-requisite for the project/dissertation that students complete in the summer.
In the second term students are free to choose from a number of more specialist modules covering the many disciplines involved in the art and practice of electronic publishing including web application development and e-commerce.
The course has excellent links with industry. See our graduates' employment record and the guest speakers who have shared their expertise with our students.
4 core module(s):
View the study timetable for 2008.
The Departments' computing equipment and network are maintained by a dedicated Technical Support Team provided by the School of Informatics.
Students also have access to the Department of Journalism's audiovisual and computing facilities, comprising:
- Four dedicated PC/Mac labs with software including Adobe Audition, Premiere, InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop
- Broadcast-quality audio studios
- Portable audio recording outfits (minidisc and hard disk) for use on location
- Digital video and stills cameras
Note: The University reserves the right to make changes
in syllabuses, programme options and modules as necessary.