312084 v.1 Journalism Major

Introduction

The Journalism major forges a strong link between the theoretical and practical work of journalism. It combines professional outcomes, scholarly creativity, technological skills and intellectually demanding academic study with an emphasis on deeper understandings, as well as the chance for innovative, cutting-edge project work. There are opportunities for students to develop abilities to research, prepare and publish news and current affairs stories across the media. Skills are developed in professional journalism and there is involvement in production of news for published newspapers, Curtin Radio 100.1FM and Access 31. The course also allows for students to incorporate studies in related media areas, such as screen arts, design, social sciences andin other disciplines across the university, including the Curtin Business School

Major combinations within the BA

Students choosing this major within the Bachelor of Arts degree will also choose another or an elective stream. Choosing a second major allows students to study in an additional discipline area. Choosing an elective stream allows students to undertake further study in the discipline of their first major or choose from a variety of units from around the University. Combinations of majors are listed in the handbook at http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/31/311921.html.

Course Entry Requirement

Students should complete Journalism- Introduction to Print 111 and Journalism- Introduction to Broadcast 112 in first year.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
2596	v.12	Journalism- Media Law 210	3.0	25.0
8885	v.9	Journalism- Print News 213	3.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
2597	v.10	Journalism- Radio News 212	4.0	25.0
		OR
3964	v.13	Journalism- Television News 215	3.0	25.0
3545	v.11	Journalism- Media Ethics 211	3.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10487	v.8	Journalism - Print Production 395	3.0	50.0
		OR
9362	v.10	Journalism- Advanced Radio News 396	3.0	50.0
		OR
9363	v.9	Journalism- Television Current Affairs 397	3.0	50.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
312162	v.1	Journalism- Online Reporting 310	2.0	25.0
		OR
10085	v.7	Journalism- Independent Study 394	2.0	25.0
3963	v.10	Journalism- Feature Writing 314	3.0	25.0
		OR
8886	v.11	Journalism- Photo Journalism 318	3.0	25.0
				50.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10562	v.8	Journalism- Industry Placement 317	8.0	25.0