Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2005:<br>Bachelor of Arts (Communication) with a major in Journalism | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2005:<br>Bachelor of Arts (Communication) with a major in Journalism

Recommended Enrolment Pattern: Students Commencing Semester 1, 2005

  • This enrolment pattern is designed to comply with program requirements.
  • Variations are possible but should only be considered in consultation with the Program Adviser.
  • Students with advanced standing from prior tertiary study should consult their Program Adviser for recommended enrolment.
  • Course offerings may change without notice.
  • Consult the Course Schedule to confirm when courses are offered.

Semester 1, 2005
COR109 Communication and Thought
Or
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Plus
CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
Plus
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
Plus
One course from the following:
ADN100 Introduction to Computer Based Art and Design
ADN110 Visual Design and Communication
AUS120 The Text Files: An Introduction to Cultural Studies
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
SCS120 Introduction to Psychology
A language course OR an elective course

Semester 2, 2005
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Or
COR109 Communication and Thought
Plus
CMN100 Critical Reasoning
Plus
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
Plus
One course from the following:
ADN100 Introduction to Computer Based Art and Design
AUS100 Australian Spaces: History of Popular Culture
INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN215 Creative Writing: A Structuring Narrative
CMN230 Business Communication
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2006
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
Plus
Three courses from the following:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS212 The Box: A History of Australian Television Culture
CNM215 Creative Writing: A Structuring Narrative
CMN230 Business Communication
CMN233 Non-Fiction Writing for the Small Screen
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN250 Media Relations
INT270 Politics and the Media
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2006
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
Plus
CMN237 Writing for the Web
Plus
Two courses from the following:
AUS222 Sports Media
AUS285 Wonderworlds
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN212 Creative Event Management
CNM215 Creative Writing: A Structuring Narrative
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN230 Business Communication
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN245 Creative Writing: Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2007
CMN242 Production Workshop (Journalism)*
Plus
CMN227 News Rounds
Plus
Two courses from the following:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS212 The Box: A History of Australian Television Culture
CMN215 Creative Writing: A Structuring Narrative
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN230 Business Communication
CMN233 Non-Fiction Writing for the Small Screen
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2007
CMN272 Industry Research Project (Journalism)*
Plus
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
Plus
Two courses from the following:
AUS290 Upfront: A History of Film and Live Performance in Australia
AUS291 Otherlands: Myths and Legends from Homer to Disney
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN215 Creative Writing: A Structuring Narrative
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN230 Business Communication
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN245 Creative Writing: Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN251 International Communication
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Or an elective course

Please Note:

  1. Electives may be any course from any faculty (Maximum of 6).
  2. Students must complete at least 12 advanced courses in Communication Studies.
  3. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  4. Prerequisites may apply for some advanced courses.
* Enrolment is limited by quota and subject to approval by interview.