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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2008: Bachelor of Communication with a Major in Journalism - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2008

  • 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.
  • 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, 2008

CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
AUS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN120 Introduction to Public Relations
DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
DES102 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
DES103 Digital Photographic Practice
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT110 Indonesian Language A
INT120 Japanese Language A
INT130 Italian Language A
JST101 Justice and the Australian Legal System
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A *
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS180 Counselling for the Human Services Professional

Semester 2, 2008

CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
CMN218 Community and Media Relations
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN251 International Communication
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2009

CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
Plus select 3 courses from:
AUS290 Upfront: History of Film in Australia
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2009

CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN237 Writing for the Web
Plus select 2 courses from:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN218 Community and Media Relations
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN251 International Communication
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2010

CMN227 News Rounds
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
Plus select 2 courses from:
AUS212 The Box: History of Australian Television Culture
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN256 Research into Australian Journalism
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
INT270 Politics and the Media
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2010

CMN272 Industry Research Project (Journalism)
Plus select 3 courses from:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN218 Community and Media Relations
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
CMN251 International Communication
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Or an elective course

* Accreditation: Submitted to APAC and subject to final University approval.
Notes
  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 must complete 8 courses in Journalism for the Journalism major.
  4. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  5. Prerequisites may apply for some advanced courses.
  6. The Journalism major is limited by a quota and subject to application and interview. Students must apply at the end of their second year. In the case of an unsuccessful application, the major will be converted from Journalism to Communication Studies.

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