This Bachelor of Design and Communication Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Embedded System Design | |||
| CMN102 Engineering Project Management | |||
| DES105 Engineering Research Methodology |
PLUS select either 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN116 Mechatronic Design 2 | |||
| CMN130 Communication and Thought | |||
| CMN140 Communication Theory and Practice |
OR select 1 introductory level (100 coded) elective course from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES101 Introduction to Design |
PLUS select either:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN120 Introduction to Creative Writing |
OR select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
PLUS select either:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES102 Introduction to Journalism |
OR select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
PLUS select 1 advanced (200 / 300 coded) required course from the one of the following streams for a major:
Year 2
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN213 Introduction to Creative Advertising |
PLUS select either 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES103 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice | |||
| DES104 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives | |||
| DES106 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images |
OR select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES103 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| DES104 Digital Photographic Practice | |||
| DES106 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History |
AND select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
PLUS select 1 advanced (200 / 300 coded) required course from the one of the following streams for a major:
Graphic Design, 3D Design, e-Media Design.
Semester 1
Select 2 advanced (200 / 300 coded) required course from the one of the following streams for a major:
Graphic Design, 3D Design, e-Media Design.
PLUS select 1 advanced CMN (200 / 300 coded) course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN214 Typography | |||
| CMN216 Digital Photographic Practice | |||
| CMN226 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History | |||
| CMN227 Typography | |||
| CMN228 Investigative and Data Journalism | |||
| CMN235 Risk, Crisis and Issues Management | |||
| CMN237 Advertising: Copy and Image | |||
| CMN248 News Rounds | |||
| CMN249 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics |
PLUS select 1 advanced (200 / 300 coded) elective course from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
Semester 2
Select 2 advanced (200 / 300 coded) required courses from the one of the following streams for a major:
Graphic Design, 3D Design, e-Media Design.
PLUS select 2 advanced CMN (200 / 300 coded) courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN222 News Writing and Reporting | |||
| CMN224 Online Journalism | |||
| CMN228 Creative Advertising | |||
| CMN231 Television & Video Journalism | |||
| CMN235 Multimedia Advertising | |||
| CMN237 Advertising Campaigns | |||
| CMN240 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics |
Semester 1
Select 2 advanced CMN (200 / 300 coded) courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN214 Communication Campaign Planning | |||
| CMN216 News Writing and Reporting | |||
| CMN226 Online Journalism | |||
| CMN227 Feature Writing | |||
| CMN228 Investigative and Data Journalism | |||
| CMN237 Risk, Crisis and Issues Management | |||
| CMN248 Advertising: Copy and Image | |||
| CMN249 News Rounds |
PLUS select 2 advanced (200 / 300 coded) elective course from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).