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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2009: Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations) - 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

CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
CMN120 Introduction to Public Relations
Select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
AUS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
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 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS180 Counselling for the Human Services Professional

Semester 2, 2008

BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
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

Semester 1, 2009

CMN248 Creative Advertising
MKG210 Consumer Behaviour
Plus select 1 course from:
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
Plus select 1 course towards the chosen minor in: (refer to note 3)
3D Design
Advertising
Australian Studies
Communication Studies
Counselling
Creative Writing
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 2, 2009

CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
MKG220 Promotions Management
Plus select 1 course from:
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN251 International Communication
Plus select 1 elective course

Semester 1, 2010

CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
Plus select 1 course from:
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN243 Production Workshop (Professional Communication)
Plus select 1 elective course

Semester 2, 2010

CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
Plus select 1 course from:
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
CMN251 International Communication
CMN273 Internship/Research Project (Professional Communication)
Plus select 2 elective courses

* Accreditation: Submitted to APAC and subject to final University approval.
Notes
  1. Students must complete at least 12 advanced Communication courses, including CMN213 , CMN216 , CMN224 , CMN226CMN231 , CMN248 , 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.

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