312085 v.1 Internet Communications Major

Introduction

The Internet Communications major provides you with an opportunity to learn in detail about the human dimensions of the Internet: how people network, collaborate, and share information through Internet communications, media and design. You will develop advanced skills in creating, maintaining and managing online communications for personal and commercial interactions, as well as gaining knowledge of the social and cultural contexts within which those interactions occur. The approach is interdisciplinary:you develop skills in website design, public communication, social network management, collaboration via virtual organisations, and web media production. At the same time you will understand the political, economic and social changes associated with the Internet. By combining this major with recommended electives in media, design, business, information technology, marketing, and other disciplines, you will create the right degree program for you to become an astute, engaged professional communicator via the Internet.

Major combinations within the BA

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. Combinations of majors are listed in the handbook at http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/31/311921.html.

Course Entry Requirement

Students should complete Web Communications 101 and Internet and Everyday Life 102 in first year.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
301063	v.5		Web Media 207	3.0	25.0
301517	v.4		Internet Communities and Social Networks 204	2.0	25.0
					50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
301515	v.4		Web Publishing 206	3.0	25.0
306026	v.2		Internet Commerce and Consumers 205	2.0	25.0
					50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
306012	v.2		Web Presence 309	2.0	25.0
308965	v.2		Internet Collaboration and Organisation 308	2.0	25.0
					50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
301054	v.5		Internet Politics and Power 303	2.0	25.0
312215	v.1		Web Production 300	2.0	25.0
					50.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)				Hrs/Wk	Credit
301059	v.5		Internet Studies Project 390		50.0