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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2008: Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2008

  • 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, 2008

CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
Select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 2 courses from:
AUS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN110 Australian Media Industries
CMN120 Introduction to Public Relations
DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
DES102 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
DES103 Digital Photographic Practice
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT110 Indonesian Language A
INT120 Japanese Language A
INT130 Italian Language A
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
JST101 Justice and the Australian Legal System
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A *
SCS100 Knowledge, Power and Society: Introduction to the Social Sciences
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS180 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
Or an introductory elective from the Faculties of Business or Science, Health and Education

Semester 2, 2008

CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
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 towards the chosen minor in:
3D Design
Advertising
Australian Studies
Communication Studies
Counselling
e-media Design
Environmental and Planning Studies
Graphic Design
Historical Studies
Human Services
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Journalism
Justice Studies
Legal Studies
Politics and International Relations
Psychology
Public Policy
Public Relations
Social and Community Studies
Sociology

Semester 1, 2009

CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
Plus select 1 course towards the chosen minor

Semester 2, 2009

CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
Plus select 2 courses from:
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN218 Community and Media Relations
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
Or select courses towards the chosen minor

Semester 1, 2010

CMN241 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 1) **
AUS212 The Box: History of Australian Television Culture
Plus select 1 course towards the chosen minor
Plus select 1 elective which could include:
CMN120 Introduction to Public Relations

Semester 2, 2010

4 courses which may include:
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN218 Community and Media Relations
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN271 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 2) **
And/or courses towards the chosen minor
And/or elective courses

Notes
  1. Electives may be any course from any faculty (Maximum of 4).
  2. Students must complete at least 12 advanced courses in Communication Studies.
  3. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  4. Select the course code to verify prerequisites for advanced level courses.

* Accreditation: Submitted to APAC and subject to final University approval.
** Enrolment is limited by quota and subject to approval by interview.

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