Online Courses Handbook 2003

304404 v.2 Graduate Diploma in Journalism

Introduction
This course provides an intensive professional program in journalism. It combines core units in media ethics and media law with units in newspaper, radio and television production. Students enrolled in the program will publish or broadcast their work through The Curtin Independent, CurtinFM 100.1 and Channel 31. All production facilities are provided ensuring that students are provided with a professional working environment, enabling them to participate in a supportive and productive culture. The program is administered and taught by academic and industry professionals, with experience at all levels of media production and management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree or equivalent.

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

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of one year full-time duration or equivalent part-time.

Course Organisation
Students are required to participate in production classes outside the normal lecture or tutorial program. Some students may be eligible to undertake an industry placement program in their final semester.

Professional Recognition
Graduates may be eligible for membership to the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance.

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

304422 v.2 Journalism 511 - Media Ethics 3.0 25.0

SELECT 3 OPTIONS 75.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

304410 v.2 Journalism 510 - Media Law 3.0 25.0

304429 v.2 Journalism 517 - Industry Placement 25.0

304432 v.2 Journalism 595 - Print Production 4.0 50.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

304423 v.2 Journalism 512 - Radio News 4.0 25.0

304424 v.2 Journalism 513 - Print News 3.0 25.0

304425 v.2 Journalism 514 - Feature Writing 3.0 25.0

304426 v.2 Journalism 515 - TV News 3.0 25.0

304430 v.2 Journalism 518 - Photojournalism 3.0 25.0

304431 v.2 Journalism 594 - Advanced Independent Study 50.0

304433 v.2 Journalism 596 - Advanced Radio News 3.0 50.0

304435 v.2 Journalism 597 - Television Current Affairs 3.0 50.0

304436 v.2 Journalism 598 - Studio Production and Presentation 4.0 50.0