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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2009: Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication) - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2009

  • 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, 2009

CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
Select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Select 1 course from: (see note 1)
CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN120 Introduction to Public Relations
DES102 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
DES103 Digital Photographic Practice

Semester 2, 2009

DES105 Introduction to Design
DES106 Typography
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Select 1 course from: (see note 1)
CMN130 Introduction to Journalism
CMN140 Introduction to Creative Advertising
DES104 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Arts and Design History

Semester 1, 2010

CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
Plus select 1 course from:
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN256 Research into Australian Journalism
Plus select 1 advanced courses towards your chosen major from:
DES211 Graphic Design A
DES221 e-Media A
DES231 3D Design A
Plus select 1 elective

Semester 2, 2010

Select 2 courses from:
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
Plus select 1 advanced courses towards your chosen major from:
DES212 Graphic Design B
DES222 e-Media B
DES232 3D Design B
Plus select 1 elective

Semester 1, 2011

Plus select 1 course from:
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN256 Research into Australian Journalism
Plus select 2 advanced courses towards your chosen major from:
DES213 Graphic Design C *
DES214 Graphic Design D *
DES223 e-Media C *
DES224 e-Media D *
DES233 3D Design C *
DES234 3D Design D *
Plus select 1 elective

Semester 2, 2011

Select 1 courses from:
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
Plus select 2 advanced courses towards your chosen major from:
DES215 Graphic Design E *
DES216 Graphic Design Portfolio *
DES225 e-Media E *
DES226 e-Media Portfolio *
DES235 3D Design E *
DES236 Design Portfolio *
Plus select 1 elective

Notes
  1. Students must select:
    1 course from CMN116 , CMN120 , CMN130 and CMN140 and 1 course from DES102 , DES103 and DES104
  2. Electives may be any course from any faculty.
  3. Students must complete at least 6 advanced courses in Design and at least 6 advanced Communication courses as listed in the program structure.
  4. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  5. Prerequisites apply for some advanced courses.
* Subject to approval

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