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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2007: Bachelor of Journalism - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2007

  • 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, 2007

CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from: (refer to note 1)
Introductory Arts and Social Sciences courses:
ADN100 Introduction to Computer Based Art and Design
ADN110 Visual Design and Communication
AUS120 The TeXt Files: An Introduction to Cultural Studies
AUS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT110 Indonesian Language A
INT120 Japanese Language A
INT130 Italian Language A
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
SCS120 Introduction to Psychology
Or introductory Science courses:
MTH101 Introduction to Mathematics
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods

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 1 course from: (refer to note 1)
Introductory Arts and Social Sciences courses:
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
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Or introductory Science courses:
SCI102 Biodiversity and Environment
SCI107 Physics
SCI109 Environment and Health
SCI111 Public Health Foundations
Plus select 1 course towards the chosen minor in:
Australian and Cultural Studies
Communication Studies
Counselling
Creative Writing
Environmental and Planning Studies
Historical Studies
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Politics and International Relations
Public Relations
Social and Community Studies
Sociology
Studies in Art and Design
Or an elective

Semester 1, 2008

BUS102 Economics for Business
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN250 Media Relations
Plus select 1 course towards the chosen minor
Or an elective

Semester 2, 2008

CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN237 Writing for the Web
Plus select 1 course towards the chosen minor
Or an elective

Semester 1, 2009

CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN256 Research Into Australian Journalism
CMN242 Production Workshop (Journalism)

Semester 2, 2009

CMN233 Non-Fiction Writing for the Small Screen
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
CMN272 Industry Research Project (Journalism)
Plus select 1 course towards the chosen minor
Or an elective

Notes
  1. Students must complete 1 introductory course from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and 1 introductory course from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
  2. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  3. The 4 electives may be any course from any faculty. It is recommended that electives be utilized to complete a minor in one of the areas listed.

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