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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2007: Bachelor of Communication with a Major in Communication Studies - commencing Semester 2

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 2, 2007

  • 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 the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences program adviser for recommended enrolment.
  • Course offerings may change without notice.
  • Consult the course schedule to confirm when courses are offered.
Semester 2, 2007

CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 2 courses from:
ADN100 Introduction to Computer Based Art and Design
ADN112 Visualisation and the Digital Image
AUS100 History of Australian Popular Culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond
INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
JST102 Foundations in Criminology
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Social Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2008

CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 2 courses from:
AUS212 The Box: History of Australian Television Culture
CNM116 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN250 Media Relations
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
INT270 Politics and the Media
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2008

Select 4 courses that should include advanced communication courses from: (refer to note 2)
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS285 Wonderworlds
CNM116 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN212 Creative Event Management
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2009

Select 4 courses that should include advanced communication courses from: (refer to note 2)
AUS225 Life and Death in the City: From Settlement to Federation
AUS290 Upfront: A History of Film in Australia
CNM116 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN250 Media Relations
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2009

Select 4 courses that should include advanced communication courses from: (refer to note 2)
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS291 Otherlands: Myths and Legends from Homer to Disney
CNM116 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN211 Small Screen, Big Business: The Television Industry
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
CMN251 International Communication
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2010

Select 4 courses that should include advanced communication courses from: (refer to note 2)
AUS212 The Box: History of Australian Television Culture
AUS225 Life and Death in the City: From Settlement to Federation
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN250 Media Relations
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
INT270 Politics and the Media
Or an elective course

Notes
  1. Electives may be any course from any faculty (maximum of 6).
  2. Students must complete at least 12 advanced courses in Communication Studies, 10 of which must have course codes that begin with the 'CMN' prefix.
  3. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  4. Prerequisites may apply for some advanced courses.