Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2006: Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication) with a Major in Art and Design and a Major in Public Relations * - Commencing Semester 1 | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2006: Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication) with a Major in Art and Design and a Major in Public Relations * - Commencing Semester 1

Recommended Enrolment Pattern for Students Commencing Semester 1, 2006

  • 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, 2006

ADN100 Introduction to Computer-Based Art and Design
CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Intro to Communication Studies
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
AUS120 The TeXt Files: An Introduction to Cultural Studies
AUS140 Global citizens: A history of humanity **
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT110 Indonesian A
INT120 Japanese A
INT130 Italian A
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
SCS120 Introduction to Psychology

Semester 2, 2006

ADN211 CBAD: Graphics/Imaging A (Design and Process)
ADN215 CBAD: Electronic Media A (Interface Design)
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
AUS100 History of Australian popular culture: The twentieth century and beyond
AUS110 Sport and Leisure Issues
CMN100 Critical Reasoning
INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
INT111 Indonesian B
INT121 Japanese B
INT131 Italian B
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia

Semester 1, 2007

ADN212 CBAD: Graphics/Imaging B (Design and Context)
ADN216 CBAD: Electronic Media B (Multimedia Architecture and Navigation)
CMN250 Media Relations
CMN213 Editing for the Communication Professional

Semester 2, 2007

ADN213 CBAD: Graphics/Imaging C (Corporate Identity and Project Management)
ADN217 CBAD: Electronic Media C (Interactive Media Design)
CMN212 Creative Event Management
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning

Semester 1, 2008

CMN243 Production Workshop (Public Relations)
Plus select 1 course from:
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN230 Business Communication
Plus select 2 elective courses

Semester 2, 2008

ADN112 Visualisation and the Digital Image
CMN273 Industry Research Project (Public Relations)
Plus select 1 course from:
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN230 Business Communication
Plus select 1 course from:
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
An elective course

* The Public Relations 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 Public Relations to Communication Studies.
** New course subject to final approval

Notes
  1. Electives may be any course from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or a maximum of 6 from the faculties of Business or Science.
  2. Students must complete at least 10 advanced courses in Studies in Art and Design.
  3. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  4. Prerequisites may apply for some advanced courses.
  5. Students who select both INT140 and CMN100 as introductory options will meet the prerequisites for enrolment in CMN235 News Writing as an advanced elective in subsequent semesters.