This Bachelor of Design and Communication Study Plan is for students commencing in Semester 1, 2016.
Year 1
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought | |||
| CMN102 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| DES101 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change |
PLUS select either:
| Course | Semester of offer (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES105 Introduction to Indigenous Australia |
OR select 1 elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN116 Social Work and Human Services Practice | |||
| CMN120 Communication and Thought | |||
| CMN130 Communication Theory and Practice |
Semester 2
Select either:
| Course | Semester of offer (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES105 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice |
OR select 1 elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN116 Introduction to Design | |||
| CMN130 Introduction to Creative Writing | |||
| CMN140 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives |
You must select DES105 The Writer and the Law if you did not select this course in the previous semester.
PLUS select either 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES103 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| DES104 Introduction to Design | |||
| DES106 Introduction to Creative Writing |
OR select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES103 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| DES104 Introduction to Creative Advertising | |||
| DES106 Digital Photographic Practice |
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 (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN213 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History |
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 (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES102 Typography |
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 (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN222 Digital Photographic Practice | |||
| CMN224 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History | |||
| CMN228 Typography | |||
| CMN231 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| CMN237 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images | |||
| CMN240 Multimedia Advertising | |||
| CMN249 Advertising Campaigns |
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 (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN214 The Writer and the Law | |||
| CMN216 Communication Campaign Planning | |||
| CMN226 Online Journalism | |||
| CMN227 Feature Writing | |||
| CMN228 Television & Video Journalism | |||
| CMN235 Investigative and Data Journalism | |||
| CMN237 Crisis and Issues Management | |||
| CMN248 Advertising: Copy and Image |
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 (Gympie) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN222 News Rounds | |||
| CMN224 The Writer and the Law | |||
| CMN228 News Writing and Reporting | |||
| CMN231 Online Journalism | |||
| CMN237 Creative Advertising | |||
| CMN240 Multimedia Advertising | |||
| CMN249 Advertising Campaigns |
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).