306994 v.1 Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Media Production)


BA(Curtin)

Introduction


This course offers the opportunity to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students to combine expertise in cultural knowledge and critical thinking along with a detailed understanding of media production and practical skills in a media area of choice. It develops knowledge and skills required to work in a range of professional roles which requires understanding of the diversity and cultural ways of Indigenous Australians.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


None.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability


This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

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.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10101 v.4   Introduction to Indigenous Australians 101 3.0 25.0
301430 v.3   Aboriginal Land and Native Title 101 3.0 25.0
307007 v.1   Film and Television Stream (Indigenous Media Production)   300.0
  OR  
307008 v.1   Journalism - Electronic Media Stream (Indigenous Media Production)   300.0
  OR  
307011 v.1   Journalism - Print Media Stream (Indigenous Media Production)   300.0
  350.0

Year 1 Semester 2

301440 v.2   Indigenous Australian Culture 102 3.0 25.0
301449 v.2   Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 102 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

301293 v.2   Policies and Indigenous Australian People 201 3.0 25.0
305620 v.1   Indigenous Australian Spirituality 101 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 2

301068 v.2   Media and Indigenous Issues 213 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  50.0

Year 3 Semester 1

301292 v.2   Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 201 3.0 25.0
305626 v.2   Indigenous Australian Research 301 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 3 Semester 2

305630 v.1   Indigenous Australian Community Project 302 2.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  50.0
NB Electives selected must be second or third year units.
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    

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.