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303570 v.2 Journalism Major



Introduction

Opportunity for students to develop abilities to research, prepare and publish news and current affairs stories across media. Development of skills in professional journalism. Involvment in production of news for published newspapers, CurtinFM 100.1, andChannel 31 Television. To complete the major, students undertake 12 units in Journalism leading to Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) and 2 elective units of their choice.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

   
      SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  50.0

Year 1 Semester 1

   
1557 v.10   Journalism 111 - Introduction to Print 3.0 25.0
  25.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
1564 v.10   Journalism 112 - Introduction to Broadcast 3.0 25.0
  25.0

Year 2 Semester 1

   
2597 v.9   Journalism 212 - Radio News 4.0 25.0
3545 v.10   Journalism 211 - Media Ethics 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 2

   
2596 v.11   Journalism 210 - Media Law 3.0 25.0
8885 v.8   Journalism 213 - Print News 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 3

   
      SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   150.0
  150.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Hrs/Wk Credits
3548 v.10   Journalism 394 - Advanced Independent Study 2.0 50.0
3963 v.9   Journalism 314 - Feature Writing 3.0 25.0
8886 v.10   Journalism 318 - Photo Journalism 3.0 25.0
9362 v.9   Journalism 396 - Advanced Radio News 4.0 50.0
9363 v.8   Journalism 397 - Television Current Affairs 3.0 50.0
10487 v.7   Journalism 395 - Print Production 4.0 50.0
10562 v.7   Journalism 317 - Industry Placement 8.0 25.0
           
NB In consultation with the Course Coordinator students may choose to study the core units in semesters other than stated.
           

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