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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

313824 v.1 Web Media Stream (Mass Communication)

Introduction

This stream provides a pathway into employment in the rapidly expanding field of web-based media and communications, from web production to online community management. The stream emphasises social media and networking, and all units involve practical components as well as the core concepts to put you at the forefront of web media. Combined with marketing or public relations, you will learn the key skills to work in online marketing and corporate communications; combined with digital design, or screen production you will become a multi-skilled web content producer; combined with journalism, you will be a cross-platform writer and reporter.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 0 Semester 2
301052 v.4   Internet and Everyday Life 102 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 1
301517 v.4   Internet Communities and Social Networks 204 2.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 2
301515 v.4   Web Publishing 206 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 3 Semester 1
301063 v.5   Web Media 207 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 3 Semester 2
306026 v.2   Internet Commerce and Consumers 205 2.0 25.0
  25.0

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