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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2007: Bachelor of Communication with a Major in Creative Writing - commencing Semester 2

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 2, 2007

  • 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 the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences program adviser for recommended enrolment.
  • Course offerings may change without notice.
  • Consult the course schedule to confirm when courses are offered.
Semester 2, 2007

CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 courses from:
ADN100 Introduction to Computer Based Art and Design
ADN112 Visualisation and the Digital Image
AUS100 History of Australian Popular Culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond
INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
JST102 Foundatiosn in Criminology
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Social Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2008

CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
AUS212 The Box: History of Australian Television Culture
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN250 Media Relations
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
INT270 Politics and the Media
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2008

CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
Plus select 3 courses from:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS291 Otherlands: Myths and legends from Homer to Disney
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN212 Creative Event Management
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN247 Creative Writing Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2009

Select 3 courses from:
AUS290 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN250 Media Relations
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2009

Select 4 courses from:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN212 Creative Event Management
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN241 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 1)
CMN242 Production Workshop (Creative writing 1)
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
CMN251 International Communication
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2010

Select 4 courses from:
AUS212 The Box: History of Australian Television Culture
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Writing for the Web (refer to note 4)
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN250 Media Relations
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
CMN271 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 2)
INT270 Politics and the Media
Or an elective course

Notes
  1. The Creative Writing 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 Creative Writing to Communication Studies.
  2. Electives may be any course from any faculty (Maximum of 6).
  3. Students must complete at least 12 advanced courses in Communication Studies, 10 of which must have course codes that begin with the 'CMN' prefix.
  4. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  5. Select the course code to verify prerequisites for advanced level courses.