306994 v.1 Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Media Production)

BA(Curtin)

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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 knowledge and skills required to work in a range of professional roles which requires understanding of the diversity and cultural ways of Indigenous Australians.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Standard University entry requirements.

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 vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10101	v.4		Introduction to Indigenous Australians 101	3.0	25.0
301430	v.3		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.2		Indigenous Australian Culture 102	3.0	25.0
301449	v.2		Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 102	3.0	25.0
					50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
301293	v.2		Policies and Indigenous Australian People 201	3.0	25.0
305620	v.1		Indigenous Australian Spirituality 101	3.0	25.0
					50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
301068	v.2		Media and Indigenous Issues 213	3.0	25.0
			SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		25.0
					50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
301292	v.2		Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 201	3.0	25.0
305626	v.1		Indigenous Australian Research Experiences and Perspectives 301	3.0	25.0
					50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
305630	v.1		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.