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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2010: Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication) - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2010

  • 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 credit 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, 2010

CMN102 Advanced Instrumental Techniques
DES101 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
Plus select 1 core course from:
COR109 Communication Theory and Practice
COR110 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
COR111 Communication and Thought
Plus select 1 course from (refer to Note 1):
CMN116 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN120 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
DES102 Introduction to Creative Writing
DES103 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics

Semester 2, 2010

DES105 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
Plus select 1 core course from:
COR109 Digital Photographic Practice
COR110 Introduction to Design
COR111 Communication and Thought
Plus select 2 courses from (refer to Note 1):
CMN130 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
CMN140 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
DES104 Introduction to Journalism
DES106 Introduction to Creative Advertising

Semester 1, 2011

CMN213 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History
Plus select 1 Communication course from:
CMN226 Typography
CMN228 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN229 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN235 The Writer and the Law
CMN237 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN248 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN249 Online Journalism
Plus select 1 advanced course towards your chosen Design major from:
DES211 Creative Advertising
DES221 Advanced News Reporting
DES231 Graphic Design A
Plus select 1 elective course

Semester 2, 2011

Select 2 Communication courses from:
CMN218 e-Media A
CMN224 3D Design A
CMN228 Media and Community Relations
CMN231 Advertising Campaigns
CMN237 The Writer and the Law
CMN240 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN256 Online Journalism
Plus select 1 advanced course towards your chosen Design major from:
DES212 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
DES222 Research into Journalism
DES232 Graphic Design B
Plus select 1 elective

Semester 1, 2012

Plus select 1 Communication course from:
CMN214 e-Media B
CMN216 3D Design B
CMN226 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN227 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN228 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN229 News Rounds
CMN235 The Writer and the Law
CMN237 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN248 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN249 Online Journalism
Plus select 2 advanced courses towards your chosen Design major from:
DES213 Creative Advertising
DES214 Advanced News Reporting
DES223 Graphic Design C
DES224 Graphic Design D
DES233 e-Media C
DES234 e-Media D
Plus select 1 elective course

Semester 2, 2012

Select 1 Communication course from:
CMN218 3D Design C
CMN224 3D Design D
CMN228 Media and Community Relations
CMN231 Advertising Campaigns
CMN237 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics
CMN240 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN256 Online Journalism
Plus select 2 advanced courses towards your chosen Design major from:
DES215 Feature Writing
DES216 Research into Journalism
DES225 Graphic Design E - Internship/Professional Project
DES226 Graphic Design F - Professional Portfolio
DES235 e-media E - Internship/Professional Project
DES236 e-Media F - Professional Portfolio
Plus select 1 elective course

Notes

1. Students must complete: 1 course from CMN116 , CMN120 , CMN130 and CMN140 , and 2 courses from DES102 , DES103 , DES104 and DES106 .

2. No more than 10 introductory courses are to be completed, including core courses in the Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication) program.

* Course is subject to approval

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