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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2006: Bachelor of Communication with a Major in Journalism * - 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

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:
ADN100 Introduction to Computer-Based Art and Design
ADN110 Visual Design and Communication
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
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
SCS120 Introduction to Psychology

Semester 2, 2006

CMN100 Critical Reasoning
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:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS222 Sports Media
AUS285 Wonderworlds
CMN215 Creative Writing A: Structuring Narrative
CMN230 Business Communication
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2007

CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
Plus select 3 courses from:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS290 Upfront: History of Film in Australia
CMN215 Creative Writing A: Structuring Narrative
CMN230 Business Communication
CMN233 Non-Fiction Writing for the Small Screen
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN250 Media Relations
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2007

CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN237 Writing for the Web
Plus select 2 courses from:
AUS290 Upfront: History of Film in Australia
AUS291 Otherlands: Myths and Legends from Homer to Disney
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN212 Creative Event Management
CNM215 Creative Writing: A Structuring Narrative
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN230 Business Communication
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN245 Creative Writing C: Writing for Children and Young Adults
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, 2008

CMN242 Production Workshop (Journalism)
CMN227 News Rounds
Plus select 2 courses from:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS212 The Box: History of Australian Television Culture
CMN215 Creative Writing A: Structuring Narrative
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN230 Business Communication
CMN233 Non-Fiction Writing for the Small Screen
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN250 Media Relations
CMN256 Research into Australian Journalism
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
INT270 Politics and the Media
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2008

CMN272 Industry Research Project (Journalism)
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
Plus select 2 courses from:
AUS222 Sports Media
AUS285 Wonderworlds
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN212 Creative Event Management
CMN215 Creative Writing A: Structuring Narrative
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN230 Business Communication
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN245 Creative Writing C: Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN251 International Communication
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
Or an elective course

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.

* 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.