304404 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Journalism
GradDipJournlsm(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 041939J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Introduction
This course provides an intensive professional program in journalism. It combines core units in media ethics and media law with units in newspaper, radio, television and on-line news production. Students enrolled in the program will have the opportunity to publish or broadcast their work through the student newspaper The Western Independent, the journalism's program website InkWire, the on-campus radio station Curtin FM 100.1 and local television stations. All production facilities are provided, ensuring that students enjoy a professional working environment and a supportive and productive culture. The program is administered and taught by academic and industry professionals with experience at all levels of media production and management.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A Bachelor degree or equivalent.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Course Organisation
Students are required to participate in production classes outside the normal lecture or tutorial program. Some students may be eligible to undertake an industry placement program in their final semester.
Professional Recognition
Graduates will be eligible for membership to the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 304410 | v.4 | Journalism Media Law 510 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 304422 | v.4 | Journalism Media Ethics 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 304423 | v.4 | Journalism Radio News 512 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304424 | v.4 | Journalism Print News 513 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304425 | v.4 | Journalism Feature Writing 514 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304426 | v.4 | Journalism Television News 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304430 | v.4 | Journalism Photojournalism 518 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313244 | v.1 | Journalism Online Reporting 510 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 304429 | v.4 # | Journalism Industry Placement 517 | 25.0 | ||
| 304432 | v.4 | Journalism Print Production 595 | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 304433 | v.5 | Journalism Advanced Radio News 596 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 304435 | v.4 | Journalism Television Current Affairs 597 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 313290 | v.1 | Journalism Presentation for Broadcast 598 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
# This unit can be substituted with any 25 credit unit(s) not previously done from the Semester One Optional List.
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
