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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2010: Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication) - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2010

  • 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 credit 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, 2010

CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
Plus select 1 core course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from (refer to Note 1):
CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN120 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics
DES102 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
DES103 Digital Photographic Practice

Semester 2, 2010

DES105 Introduction to Design
Plus select 1 core course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 2 courses from (refer to Note 1):
CMN130 Introduction to Journalism
CMN140 Introduction to Creative Advertising
DES104 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History
DES106 Typography

Semester 1, 2011

CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
Plus select 1 Communication course from:
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
Plus select 1 advanced course towards your chosen Design major from:
DES211 Graphic Design A
DES221 e-Media A
DES231 3D Design A
Plus select 1 elective course

Semester 2, 2011

Select 2 Communication courses from:
CMN218 Media and Community Relations
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN256 Research into Journalism
Plus select 1 advanced course towards your chosen Design major from:
DES212 Graphic Design B
DES222 e-Media B
DES232 3D Design B
Plus select 1 elective

Semester 1, 2012

Plus select 1 Communication course from:
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
Plus select 2 advanced courses towards your chosen Design major from:
DES213 Graphic Design C
DES214 Graphic Design D
DES223 e-Media C
DES224 e-Media D
DES233 3D Design C
DES234 3D Design D
Plus select 1 elective course

Semester 2, 2012

Select 1 Communication course from:
CMN218 Media and Community Relations
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN256 Research into Journalism
Plus select 2 advanced courses towards your chosen Design major from:
DES215 Graphic Design E - Internship/Professional Project
DES216 Graphic Design F - Professional Portfolio
DES225 e-media E - Internship/Professional Project
DES226 e-Media F - Professional Portfolio
DES235 3D Design E - Internship/Professional Project
DES236 3D Design F - Professional Portfolio
Plus select 1 elective course

Notes

1. Students must complete: 1 course from CMN116 , CMN120 , CMN130 and CMN140 , and 2 courses from DES102 , DES103 , DES104 and DES106 .

2. No more than 10 introductory courses are to be completed, including core courses in the Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication) program.

* Course is subject to approval

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