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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2007: Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2007

  • This full-time 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.
  • For detailed program information, please refer to the program structure
  • Course offerings may change without notice. Consult the course schedule to confirm when courses are offered.
Semester 1, 2007

CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
Select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 2 courses from:
ADN100 Introduction to Computer Based Art and Design
ADN110 Visual Design and Communication
AUS120 The TeXt Files: An Introduction to Cultural Studies
AUS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
CMN110 Australian Media Industries
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT110 Indonesian Language A
INT120 Japanese Language A
INT130 Italian Language A
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
SCS100 Knowledge, Power and Society: Introduction to the Social Sciences
SCS120 Introduction to Psychology
Or an introductory elective from the Faculties of Business or Science, Health and Education

Semester 2, 2007

CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
AUS260 Coast to Coast: Mystery, Crime and Writing the City
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
Or a course towards the chosen minor in:
Australian and Cultural Studies
Communication Studies
Counselling
Environmental and Planning Studies
Historical Studies
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Politics and International Relations
Public Relations
Social and Community Studies
Sociology
Studies in Art and Design

Semester 1, 2008

CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
Plus select 1 course towards the chosen minor
Or select
1 course from:
AUS212 The Box: History of Australian Television Culture
An elective course

Semester 2, 2008

CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
Plus select 2 courses from:
AUS291 Otherlands: Myths and Legends from Homer to Disney
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN212 Creative Event Management
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
Or select 1 course towards the chosen minor

Semester 1, 2009

CMN241 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 1) **
Plus select 1 course towards the chosen minor
Plus select 2 electives which could include:
CMN250 Media Relations

Semester 2, 2009

4 courses which may include:
AUS260 Coast to Coast: Mystery, Crime and Writing the City
AUS285 Wonderworlds
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN212 Creative Event Management
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN271 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 2) **
And/or courses towards the chosen minor
And/or elective courses

Notes
  1. Electives may be any course from any faculty (Maximum of 4).
  2. Students must complete at least 12 advanced courses in Communication Studies.
  3. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  4. Select the course code to verify prerequisites for advanced level courses.

** Enrolment is limited by quota and subject to approval by interview.