This Bachelor of Design and Communication Study Plan is for students commencing in Semester 1, 2016.
Year 1
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching | |||
| CMN102 Professional Learning: Transitioning into the Profession | |||
| DES101 Professional Practice: Teacher as Researcher |
PLUS select either:
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES105 Communication and Thought |
OR select 1 elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN116 Communication Theory and Practice | |||
| CMN120 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice | |||
| CMN130 Introduction to Design |
Semester 2
Select either:
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES105 Introduction to Creative Writing |
OR select 1 elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN116 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives | |||
| CMN130 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| CMN140 Introduction to Design |
You must select DES105 Online Journalism if you did not select this course in the previous semester.
PLUS select either 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES103 Introduction to Creative Writing | |||
| DES104 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| DES106 Introduction to Creative Advertising |
OR select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES103 Digital Photographic Practice | |||
| DES104 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History | |||
| DES106 Typography |
AND select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
PLUS select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN213 Digital Photographic Practice |
PLUS select 1 required course from the one of the following streams for a major:
Graphic Design, 3D Design, e-Media Design.
PLUS select either:
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES102 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History |
AND select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
OR select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Semester 2
Select 2 advanced level (200 / 300 coded) courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN222 Typography | |||
| CMN224 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| CMN228 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images | |||
| CMN231 Multimedia Advertising | |||
| CMN237 Advertising Campaigns | |||
| CMN240 The Writer and the Law | |||
| CMN249 Communication Campaign Planning |
PLUS select 1 advanced level (200 / 300 coded) required course from the one of the following streams for a major:
Graphic Design, 3D Design, e-Media Design.
PLUS select 1 advanced level (200 / 300 coded) elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
Semester 1
Select 2 advanced level (200 / 300 coded) course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN214 Online Journalism | |||
| CMN216 Feature Writing | |||
| CMN226 Television & Video Journalism | |||
| CMN227 Investigative and Data Journalism | |||
| CMN228 Crisis and Issues Management | |||
| CMN235 Advertising: Copy and Image | |||
| CMN237 News Rounds | |||
| CMN248 The Writer and the Law |
PLUS select 2 advanced level (200 / 300 coded) required courses from the one of the following streams for a major:
Graphic Design, 3D Design, e-Media Design.
Semester 2
Select 1 advanced level (200 / 300 coded) course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN222 News Writing and Reporting | |||
| CMN224 Online Journalism | |||
| CMN228 Creative Advertising | |||
| CMN231 Multimedia Advertising | |||
| CMN237 Advertising Campaigns | |||
| CMN240 The Writer and the Law | |||
| CMN249 Communication Campaign Planning |
PLUS select 2 advanced level (200 / 300 coded) required courses from the one of the following streams for a major:
Graphic Design, 3D Design, e-Media Design.
PLUS select 1 advanced level (200 / 300 coded) elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).