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Bachelor of Communication CU10

Program at a glance

Program outline

The Bachelor of Communication allows students to acquire key communications skills across a range of areas. All students will complete a common core of theoretical and practical courses. They will also complete two elective plans from any of the following areas of specialisation: Professional Communication, Journalism, Film Studies, Multimedia, Visual Media

Career options

journalist, editor, public relations officer, communication officer, multimedia developer, desktop publisher, writer

Program structure

The program consists of 24 courses/144 units of credit, comprised of at least 8 and no more than 10 level one courses. The program consists of the following components:

• 6 core courses
• Two Communication plans. These are chosen areas of specialisation. Choose from Professional Communication, Journalism, Film Studies, Multimedia, Visual Media. A plan consists of 2 level one and 4 advanced level courses. No course may be counted as part of more than one plan. A double plan in Journalism may be taken.
• 6 elective courses. These may be any Communication courses not used as part of the core courses or elective Communication plans, or courses from other undergraduate programs. The six courses can be unrelated individual courses or they can comprise a coherent group.

Core courses:

Program plans

Communication Plan

Students must choose two of the following specialisations:

Professional Communication

Professional Communication provides vocational skills relevant to public relations, information management, publishing and other communication careers. Note that any course used in the course courses cannot also contribute to the Communication plans.

Journalism

This plan provides vocational skills required for the practice of journalism, such as news gathering and news writing, as well as providing an understanding of ethical issues and the historical, legal and other contexts relevant to the news media.

Double plan in Journalism

A double plan in Journalism is possible if the six elective courses are used to complete a second Journalism plan. This would require students to complete the following

Multimedia

The multimedia plan provides students with the technical skills and contextual understanding of media needed to design and develop multimedia software applications.

Visual Media

The Visual Media plan allows students to acquire practical expertise in media that rely on images and graphic design and also to gain theoretical insights into image-based communication.

Film Studies

Rockhampton only

This plan provides a comprehensive study of film within cultural, social and industrial contexts. Students will be able to study and analyse film texts and genres from different perspectives and engage in independent research.

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Transitional arrangements for continuing students

The existing rules have only applied since Autumn Term 2003. Students enrolled prior to 2003 may continue in the Program Structure as it was prior to 2003.

Continuing students who enrolled in 2003 have two options:

1. Conform to new rules and complete two plans. This will be quite feasible for students who have already chosen optional courses that could be used as Level One components in plans. For example a student who did Introduction to Multimedia either as a general elective or as a Winter term 'skills stream' course could use it towards the Multimedia plan. Contemporary Communication Skills could be accepted as a Level One course in the Professional Communication plan.
2. Complete the degree under the 2003 rules. There would not have to be any departure from what would otherwise have been done in the second year of study. In the third year of study students would be allowed to substitute other courses for the compulsory courses which will not be available. Communication Genres and Communication, Culture and Communities could be replaced by any two of the following theoretically-oriented courses: Screen Studies, Mass Media and Journalism, Journalism and Media History. Applied Media Skills could be replaced by any of a range of practical courses including Desktop Publishing, Contemporary Photomedia, Speech Communication, various advanced level journalism or multimedia courses provided only that any prerequisites were met and the courses were not already been used as part of the elective plan.

Concerns may be directed to the Program Administrator on 07 4930 9681 or email ic-program-ug1@cqu.edu.au

Application for credit transfer

Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies equivalent in content and depth to the CQU program has been successfully completed. Students should examine the course synopses in this handbook to determine the courses from which they may be eligible to claim exemption. For more information about credit transfers contact your program administrator.

• CQU CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD - 00219C; NSW - 01315F; VIC - 01624D
• This handbook was correct as at: 17-08-2004
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