Mass Text Application

Aim

This unit aims to develop learners’ understanding of and skills in exploring mass text designed for a range of situations and publications.

Learning outcomes

LO1 Understand problems associated with mass text

1.1 Record, and evaluate legibility, interrupted reading patterns

1.2 Record and evaluate problems associated with placing illustrations, visual balance and imbalance

1.3 Record and evaluate different environments, contexts, indexing and referencing systems

LO2 Be able to experiment with mass text in order to create balance, accessibility, legibility and incorporate visual imagery

2.1 Produce work that shows balance and imbalance

2.2 Produce work that demonstrates experimentation with the use of text and image

2.3 Produce work that demonstrates legibility for identified audiences and contexts

LO3 Be able to present mass text to meet specific requirements

3.1 Produce work that is suitable for a niche market

3.2 Produce work that is fit for purpose and meaning in relation to its application

LO4 Understand advanced pagination, planning, folding, and print finishing

4.1 Record, demonstrate and evaluate different systems of pagination

4.2 Record, demonstrate and evaluate different systems of folding

4.3 Record, demonstrate and evaluate different types of print finishing.