Journalism
Year
Type
Major, Minor, Sub-Major
Description
Students will develop a sound basis in journalism theory and practice. They will critically reflect on the rapidly changing media and mass communication industries, and acquire the complex competencies needed in a multimedia environment particularly within the demands of current journalism practice.
Prerequisite(s)
Nil
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Courses
| Course | Area and cat no. | Units | Level | References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINOR | |||||
| News Reporting | COMM 1064 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 1 | |
| Media Contexts | COMM 1059 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 1 | |
| Radio Journalism and Podcasts | COMM 2077 | 4.5 | 2 | Note(s): 1 | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing and Editing for Publication | COMM 2009 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| Media Law and Ethics | COMM 2076 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| OR | |||||
| Production for News and Social Media | COMM 1063 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 1 | |
| SUB-MAJOR | |||||
| Four of the courses listed in the Minor plus two of the following: | |||||
| Professional Writing | COMM 3037 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| Advanced Professional Writing | COMM 3057 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| Feature Writing | COMM 3021 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 1 | |
| Television and Video Journalism | COMM 3060 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 1 | |
| MAJOR | |||||
| News Reporting | COMM 1064 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 2 | |
| Media Contexts | COMM 1059 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 2 | |
| Radio Journalism and Podcasts | COMM 2077 | 4.5 | 2 | Note(s): 2 | |
| Media Law and Ethics | COMM 2076 | 4.5 | 2 | Note(s): 2 | |
| Writing and Editing for Publication | COMM 2009 | 4.5 | 2 | Note(s): 2 | |
| Professional Writing | COMM 3037 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 2 | |
| Television and Video Journalism | COMM 3060 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 2 | |
| Advanced Professional Writing | COMM 3057 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 2 | |
Rules
Nil
Notes
- MBCD - Bachelor of Communication and Media students completing a sub-major in Journalism select this course
- DBCI - Bachelor of Creative Industries students completing a major in Journalism select these courses
