303780 v.2 Bachelor of Arts

Introduction

This course is designed for those intending to explore, practically and critically, the questions and opportunities that arise at the intersection of media, information and new communications technologies. It combines a commitment to publicly recognised professional outcomes, scholarly creativity and technological skills with intellectually demanding academic study. Study is undertaken of the history, theory, ethics and criticism of the various practices, institutions and discourses that constitute the field of media, communication and information. Students select one major from - Film and Television, Internet Studies, Journalism, Librarianship and Corporate Information Management, or Media Studies. Minor areas of study may also include - computing, multimedia, photography, cultural heritage, asian languages and culture, art and technology, various social science and cultural studies disciplines.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.

Specific Requirements

While not a formal requirement for entry, students are encouraged to have basic computing skills. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. Those studying the Internet Studies and Librarianship and Corporate Information Management major are expected to have regular, reliable Internet access.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Qualified library technicians are eligible for substantial recognition of prior learning in the Librarianship and Corporate Information Management major.

Duration and Availability

The course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units, including the school's core units, are available in a flexible mode and can be studied off-campus or with limited campus attendance - the Librarianship and Corporate Information Management and Internet Studies majors are fully available to external students. Studying in this way requires regular and reliable Internet access. Because some other units involve hands-on production work in radio, print and television journalism, and film and television production, students may need to make a substantial time commitment on-campus, sometimes outside normal business hours.

Course Organisation

As well as major studies (consisting of 8, 12 or 14 units, depending on choice of major), students undertake core studies in media, communication and information (6 units) and select a complementary minor (4 units). In most majors students undertake two electives and, in media studies, an additional minor.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 7, 2004
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