303570 v.2 Journalism Major
Introduction
The BA (Journalism) forges a strong link between the theoretical and practical work of journalism. The course combines professional outcomes, scholarly creativity, technological skills and intellectually demanding academic study, with an emphasis on deeper understandings, as well as the chance for innovative, cutting-edge project work. There are opportunities for students to develop abilities to research, prepare and publish news and current affairs stories across the media. Skills are developed in professional journalism, and there is involvement in production of news for published newspapers, Curtin Radio, 100.1fm and Channel 31 Television. The course also allows for students to incorporate studies in related media areas, such as Film and Television, in the Social Sciences (Politics, History, Sociology, Anthropology) and in other disciplines.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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| SELECT 2 ELECTIVES | 50.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 1557 | v.10 | Journalism 111 - Introduction to Print | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 1564 | v.10 | Journalism 112 - Introduction to Broadcast | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 2597 | v.9 | Journalism 212 - Radio News | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3545 | v.10 | Journalism 211 - Media Ethics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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| 2596 | v.11 | Journalism 210 - Media Law | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8885 | v.8 | Journalism 213 - Print News | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Year 3 |
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| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 150.0 | ||||
| 150.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 3548 | v.10 | Journalism 394 - Advanced Independent Study | 2.0 | 50.0 | |
| 3963 | v.9 | Journalism 314 - Feature Writing | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8886 | v.10 | Journalism 318 - Photo Journalism | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9362 | v.9 | Journalism 396 - Advanced Radio News | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 9363 | v.8 | Journalism 397 - Television Current Affairs | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 10487 | v.7 | Journalism 395 - Print Production | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 10562 | v.7 | Journalism 317 - Industry Placement | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| NB | In consultation with the Course Coordinator students may choose to study the core units in semesters other than stated. | ||||
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Current as of: July 7, 2004
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