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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2007: Bachelor of Communication with a Major in Creative Writing - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 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 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
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 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

CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
AUS285 Wonderworlds
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2008

CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
Plus select 2 courses from:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS212 The Box: History of Australian Television Culture
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN233 Non-Fiction Writing for the Small Screen
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN250 Media Relations
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2008

CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
Plus select 3 courses from:
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
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2009

CMN242 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 1) **
Plus select 3 courses from:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN233 Non-Fiction Writing for the Small Screen
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN248 Creative Advertising
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, 2009

CMN271 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 2) **
Plus select 3 courses from:
AUS285 Wonderworlds
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN212 Creative Event Management
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN215 Creative Writing A: Structuring Narrative
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN251 International Communication
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 Creative Writing for the Creative Writing major.
  4. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  5. Advanced level courses may have prerequisite courses. Select the course code to verify which prerequisites are required.

** Enrolment is limited by quota and subject to approval by interview.