Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2005: Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication) with a major in Art and Design and a major in Public Relations * | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2005: Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication) with a major in Art and Design and a major in Public Relations *

Recommended Enrolment Pattern: Students Commencing Semester 1, 2005

  • This 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.
  • Course offerings may change without notice.
  • Consult the Course Schedule to confirm when courses are offered.
Semester 1, 2005

ADN100 Introduction to Computer-Based Art and Design
CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
Plus select one course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Plus select one course from:
AUS120 The TeXt Files: An Introduction to Cultural Studies
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? **
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
SCS120 Introduction to Psychology

Semester 2, 2005

ADN211 CBAD: Graphics/Imaging A (Design and Process)
ADN215 CBAD: Electronic Media A (Interface Design)
Plus select one course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Plus select one course from:
AUS100 History of Australian Popular Culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond
CMN100 Critical Reasoning **
INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia

Semester 1, 2006

ADN212 CBAD: Graphics/Imaging B (Design and Context)
ADN216 CBAD: Electronic Media B (Multimedia Architecture and Navigation)
CMN250 Media Relations
CMN213 Editing for the Communication Professional

Semester 2, 2006

ADN213 CBAD: Graphics/Imaging C (Corporate Identity and Project Management)
ADN217 CBAD: Electronic Media C (Interactive Media Design)
CMN212 Creative Event Management
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning

Semester 1, 2007

CMN243 Production Workshop (Professional Communication)
Plus select one course from:
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN230 Business Communication
Plus select any two elective courses

Semester 2, 2007

ADN112 Visualisation and the Digital Image
CMN273 Internship/Research Project (Professional Communication)
Plus select one course from:
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN230 Business Communication
Plus select one course from:
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
Or an elective course

Notes:

  1. Electives may be any course from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or a maximum of 6 from the faculties of Business or Science.
  2. Students must complete at least 10 advanced courses in Studies in Art and Design.
  3. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  4. Prerequisites may apply for some advanced courses.

* The Public Relations Major is limited by a quota and subject to application and interview. Students must apply at the end of their second year. In the case of an unsuccessful application, the Major will be converted from Public Relations to Communication Studies.
** Students choosing both INT140 and CMN100 as introductory options will meet the prerequisites for enrolment in CMN235 News Writing as an advanced elective in subsequent semesters.