MJRP-MEPRA v.1 Media Practice Major (MMedCom)
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 Media Practice major is one of five in the Master of Media and Communication course. It is designed for those seeking to develop an understanding of professional communication practice in either Journalism or Corporate Media Production in the current environment. You will develop critical and analytical understandings, practical and professional skills orientated towards a career in one of the two main disciplines and you will also gain generic skills that are valuable in a range of situations, including leadership, problem-solving and working collaboratively in a team. Participants are encouraged to apply and test these skills and understanding through applied practice in the form of an advanced discipline project and a professionally-orientated placement.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| SPRO1000 | v.1 | Introduction to Screen Practice | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| JOUR1000 | v.1 | Introduction to Print | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| JOUR1001 | v.1 | Introduction to Broadcast | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SCWR5001 | v.1 | Graduate Corporate Documentary Screenwriting | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| JOUR5000 | v.1 | Graduate Media Law | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| VISA6006 | v.1 | Intercultural Media Practice | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| AUVS5001 | v.1 | Interdisciplinary Practice | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MGMT6037 | v.1 | Entrepreneurship and Creativity | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| COMS6001 | v.1 | Advanced Critical Reflection | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| AUVS5000 | v.1 | Screen Practice Studio | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPRO5004 | v.1 | Corporate Documentary Production | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPRO5003 | v.1 | Advertising and Music Videos Graduate Production | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MKTG5007 | v.1 | Buyer Behaviour and Analysis | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR5001 | v.1 | Graduate Media Ethics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR5009 | v.1 | Graduate Online Journalism | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR5007 | v.1 | Graduate Photo Journalism | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR5005 | v.1 | Graduate Television News | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR5004 | v.1 | Graduate Feature Writing | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR5002 | v.1 | Graduate Radio News | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR5003 | v.1 | Graduate News Writing and Reporting | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| JOUR5008 | v.1 | Graduate Print Production | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
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