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

BA(Curtin)

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

None.

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
307007	v.1	Film and Television Stream (Indigenous Media Production)		300.0
301430	v.3	Aboriginal Land and Native Title 101	3.0	25.0
		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.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	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.

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

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites None.

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

Year 1 Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 2

Year 3 Semester 1

Year 3 Semester 2

Availability

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.

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.