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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2007: Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations) - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2007

  • 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 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, 2007

CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
Select 2 courses 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
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, 2007

BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN230 Business Communication

Semester 1, 2008

CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN250 Media Relations
MKG210 Consumer Behaviour
Plus select 1 course towards the chosen minor in: (refer to note 3)
Australian and Cultural Studies
Communication Studies
Counselling
Creative Writing
Environmental and Planning Studies
Historical Studies
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Marketing (Faculty of Business)
Politics and International Relations
Public Policy
Social and Community Studies
Sociology
Studies in Art and Design

Semester 2, 2008

CMN212 Creative Event Management
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
MKG220 Promotions Management
Plus select 1 course towards the chosen minor

Semester 1, 2009

CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
Plus select 1 course towards the chosen minor
Plus select 1 elective course

Semester 2, 2009

CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
Plus select 1 course from:
CMN233 Non-Fiction Writing for the Small Screen
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN251 International Communication
CMN273 Internship/Research Project (Professional Communication)
Plus select 1 course towards the chosen minor
Plus select 1 elective course

Notes
  1. Students must complete at least 12 advanced Communication courses, including CMN212 , CMN213 , CMN224 , CMN226 , CMN230 , CMN231 , CMN250 , MKG210 and MKG220 .
  2. The program includes 6 electives. Electives may be any course from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, with a maximum of 3 chosen from other faculties.
  3. It is recommended that students utilise electives to complete a minor (4 courses).
  4. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  5. Prerequisites may apply for some advanced courses.