Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

306994 v.2 Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Media Production)


BA(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 054618G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

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 the knowledge and skills required to work in professional roles that require 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 essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10101 v.5   Introduction to Indigenous Australians 101 3.0 25.0
301430 v.4   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.3   Indigenous Australian Culture 102 3.0 25.0
301449 v.3   Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 102 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

301293 v.3   Policies and Indigenous Australian People 201 3.0 25.0
305620 v.2   Indigenous Australian Spirituality 101 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 2

301068 v.3   Media and Indigenous Issues 213 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  50.0

Year 3 Semester 1

301292 v.3   Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 201 3.0 25.0
305626 v.3   Indigenous Australian Research 301 6.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 3 Semester 2

305630 v.2   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

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.



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