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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2008: Bachelor of Communication with a Major in Creative Writing - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2008

  • 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
  • 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, 2008

CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
AUS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
DES102 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
DES103 Digital Photographic Practice
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT110 Indonesian Language A
INT120 Japanese Language A
INT130 Italian Language A
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
JST101 Justice and the Australian Legal System
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A *
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCS180 Counselling for the Human Services Professional

Semester 2, 2008

CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2009

CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
Plus select 1 introductory course from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences area of study other than Communication
Plus select 2 courses from:
AUS290 Upfront: History of Film in Australia
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2009

Select 4 courses from:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
Or an elective course

Semester 1, 2010

Select 4 courses from:
AUS212 The Box: History of Television Culture
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN241 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 1)
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
CMN271 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 2) **
INT270 Politics and the Media
Or an elective course

Semester 2, 2010

Select 4 courses from:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN228 The Writer and the Law
CMN241 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 1)
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
CMN271 Production Workshop (Creative Writing 2) **
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
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.
  3. Students must complete 8 courses in Creative Writing for the Creative Writing major.
  4. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  5. Advanced level courses may have prerequisite courses. Select the course code to verify which prerequisites are required.

* Accreditation: Submitted to APAC and subject to final University approval.
** Enrolment is limited by quota and subject to approval by interview.

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