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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

313199 v.2 Journalism Double Degree Major

Introduction

This double degree major provides an opportunity to develop the ability to research, prepare and publish news and current affairs stories across media. Students develop skills in professional journalism and produce news stories and segments for publishednewspapers, Curtin FM 100.1 and Channel 31 Television. This major is currently undergoing review and further course structure will be available in 2011. Enquiries regarding this course can be directed to the Department of Journalism 9266 7211.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
1557 v.12   Journalism Introduction to Print 111 3.0 25.0
311922 v.1   Engaging in the Humanities 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1564 v.12   Journalism Introduction to Broadcast 112 3.0 25.0
311923 v.1   Making Meanings 103 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
2596 v.13   Journalism Media Law 210 3.0 25.0
3545 v.12   Journalism Media Ethics 211 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 1
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 2
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  50.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
10487 v.9   Journalism Print Production 395 3.0 50.0
10562 v.9   Journalism Industry Placement 317 8.0 25.0
2597 v.11   Journalism Radio News 212 4.0 25.0
312162 v.2   Journalism Online Reporting 310 2.0 25.0
313280 v.1   Journalism Presentation for Broadcast 398 3.0 25.0
3963 v.11   Journalism Feature Writing 314 3.0 25.0
3964 v.14   Journalism Television News 215 3.0 25.0
8885 v.10   Journalism Print News 213 3.0 25.0
8886 v.12   Journalism Photo Journalism 318 3.0 25.0
9362 v.11   Journalism Advanced Radio News 396 3.0 50.0
9363 v.10   Journalism Television Current Affairs 397 3.0 50.0