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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 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
DES101 Personality and Assessment
Plus select 1 core course from:
COR109 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
COR110 Communication Theory and Practice
COR111 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
Plus select 1 course from (refer to Note 1):
CMN116 Communication and Thought
CMN120 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
DES102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
DES103 Introduction to Creative Writing

Semester 2, 2010

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

Semester 1, 2011

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

Semester 2, 2011

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

Semester 1, 2012

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

Semester 2, 2012

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