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307141 v.1 Journalism Double Degree Major



Introduction

This double degree major provides an opportunity 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, Curtin FM 100.1, and Channel 31 Television.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
301065 v.3   Media, Communication and Information 101 - Research and Presentation Skills 3.0 25.0
12194 v.5   Media, Communication and Information 111 - The Information Age 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
12881 v.5   Media, Communication and Information 112 - The Critical Attitude 3.0 25.0
301066 v.3   Media, Communication and Information 102 - Cross-Cultural Media Project 2.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

   
12882 v.5   Media, Communication and Information 211- Law, Policy and Regulation 3.0 25.0
1557 v.10   Journalism 111 - Introduction to Print 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 2

   
12883 v.5   Media, Communication and Information 212 - Consumers, Audiences, Publics and Users 2.0 25.0
1564 v.10   Journalism 112 - Introduction to Broadcast 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 3 Semester 1

   
3545 v.10   Journalism 211 - Media Ethics 3.0 25.0
8885 v.8   Journalism 213 - Print News 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 3 Semester 2

   
2596 v.11   Journalism 210 - Media Law 3.0 25.0
2597 v.9   Journalism 212 - Radio News 4.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 4 Semester 1

   
10487 v.7 * Journalism 395 - Print Production 4.0 50.0
  50.0

Year 4 Semester 2

   
      SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  50.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 4 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
3963 v.9   Journalism 314 - Feature Writing 3.0 25.0
8886 v.10   Journalism 318 - Photo Journalism 3.0 25.0
10085 v.6   Journalism 294 - Independent Study 2.0 25.0
10562 v.7   Journalism 317 - Industry Placement 8.0 25.0
           
* Students undertaking a double degree with Muresk must choose instead optional unit to the value of 50 credits.
           

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