300341 v.3 Journalism Stream (Mass Communication)

Introduction

Journalism theory and practice through print and radio media, including learning the legal and ethical conditions under which journalism is practised. When taken in combination with the other elements of the Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) this stream provides students with the ability to communicate effectively, produce news and current affairs material for print and electronic media, and understand how contemporary news media operate. Journalism may usefully be combined with the Film and Television, Public Relations or Internet Design streams.