MJRU-JOURN v.1 Journalism Major (BA)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
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 television. The course also allows for students to incorporate studies in related media areas, such as screen arts, design, social sciences and in other disciplines across the university, including the Curtin Business School.
Major Overview Note
Students choosing this major within the Bachelor of Arts degree will also choose another major 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.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
Students must complete Introduction to Print (JOUR1000) and Introduction to Broadcast (JOUR1001) in their first year.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. identify, explain and apply key disciplinary concepts in Journalism
2. integrate theory and creative practice; conceive, develop and evaluate news content and media production
3. access and evaluate the sources, authority and relevance of information, and synthesise key facts, themes, and ideas in creating journalism
4. communicate ideas to a range of audiences and in a variety of media
5. use technologies to communicate effectively and develop journalistic skills
6. engage with new forms of journalism and ensure an ongoing commitment to reflective practice
7. acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and the impact of these on journalism and the media
8. demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in professional life
9. work independently and collaboratively within the ethical and legal parameters relevant to journalism in the pursuit of excellence
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| JOUR2001 | v.1 | Media Ethics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| JOUR2005 | v.1 | Media Law | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| JOUR2005 | v.1 | Media Law | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| JOUR2001 | v.1 | Media Ethics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| JOUR3005 | v.1 | Feature Writing | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR2002 | v.1 | Television News | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR2003 | v.1 | News Writing and Reporting | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR3003 | v.1 | Online Journalism | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR2000 | v.1 | Radio News | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR3006 | v.1 | Photo Journalism | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR3002 | v.1 | Presentation for Broadcast | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR3000 | v.1 | Print Production | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| JOUR3001 | v.1 | Journalism Industry Placement | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR3004 | v.1 | Advanced Broadcast | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
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