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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2008: Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication) - commencing Semester 2

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 2, 2008

  • 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 2, 2008

CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
DES105 Introduction to Design
DES106 Typography
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Semester 1, 2009

CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
Plus select 1 course from:
DES102 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
DES103 Digital Photographic Practice
Plus select 1 course from:
DES211 Graphic Design A *
DES221 e-Media A *
DES231 3D Design A

Semester 2, 2009

CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 advanced courses towards your chosen major from:
DES212 Graphic Design B *
DES222 e-Media B *
DES232 3D Design B
Plus select 1 elective

Semester 1, 2010

Select 1 course from:
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN248 Creative Advertising
Plus select 2 advanced courses towards your chosen major from:
DES213 Graphic Design C *
DES214 Graphic Design D *
DES223 e-Media C *
DES224 e-Media D *
DES233 3D Design C *
DES234 3D Design D *
Plus select 1 elective

Semester 2, 2010

Select 1 course from:
CMN218 Media and Community Relations
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN240 Digital Photojournalism
CMN249 Advanced News Reporting
Plus select 2 advanced courses towards your chosen major from:
DES215 Graphic Design E *
DES216 Graphic Design Portfolio *
DES225 e-Media E *
DES226 e-Media Portfolio *
DES235 3D Design E *
DES236 Design Portfolio *
Plus select 1 elective

Semester 1, 2011

Select 2 courses from:
CMN214 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN216 Crisis and Issues Management *
CMN226 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN227 News Rounds
CMN229 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN235 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN237 Writing for the Web
CMN248 Creative Advertising
CMN256 Research into Australian Journalism
Plus select 2 electives

* Subject to final approval

Notes
  1. Electives may be any course from any faculty.
  2. Students must complete at least 6 advanced courses in Design and at least 6 advanced Communication courses as listed in the program structure.
  3. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  4. Prerequisites apply for some advanced courses.

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