Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
68 / 13
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BMedia
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Course code
3007084
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Students in the Bachelor of Media have the opportunity to develop the essential critical and practical skills required for work in a variety of media industries such as film, television, newspapers, radio, advertising, public relations and graphic design, or to work as journalists, freelance producers or media consultants.
Through industry placement and project units, students develop skills in networking, collaboration and project management.
Students have had their work published in a variety of regional, national and international publications and our graduates have worked with numerous media organisations including APN News and Media, ABC Radio and TV, SBS TV and News Limited.
This degree has strong links to the vibrant creative industries of the North Coast of NSW and beyond. Graduates are critical and creative thinkers, able to quickly adapt to new technologies. They are entrepreneurial and imaginative and ready for work in the digital media industry.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Analyse, interpret and evaluate issues, texts, sources and problems through creative, critical and reflective thinking in Australian and global media contexts. |
Creativity | Conceptualise, initiate, develop, deliver and promote industry-standard outcomes across a range of traditional and emerging media forms. |
Ethical practice | Apply an understanding of ethical values and practices to media production and analysis, and professional practice. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate a broad, integrated command of knowledge of media industries, theories and practices in Australian and global contexts |
Lifelong learning | Work independently and collaboratively on media projects in response to project demands. Demonstrate the ability to self-direct and evaluate their own learning, and make a confident transition to professional life. |
Communication and social skills | Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals, and within teams, in professional media and community settings. |
Cultural competence | Demonstrate awareness of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives in professional practice. |
The degree includes a compulsory professional placement unit at the closing stages of the course. This unit enables students to undertake practical workplace experience within media organisations. Work experience is encouraged and students have worked on a variety of local and national industry projects and events, at radio
Screen enables students to creatively, critically and technically immerse themselves in the screen culture of the 21st century, across digital video, animation, online media and film studies. Students can choose from a range of units that focus on screenwriting, video production, film theory and analysis, gaining valuable industry experience and essential skills in emerging media forms.
Journalism prepares students for a range of professional writing careers. Emphasis is given to quality content and analysis, situating journalism within a political and global framework, while also equipping students with basic technical and software skills that enable them to be new media practitioners in a rapidly evolving industry. The Journalism major also allows students to work in online and real-world environments and prepare broadcast quality materials.
Media Design equips students with key skills in graphic and multimedia design. It combines contemporary media theory with practical study that prepares students to address design issues from creative, commercial, technical and conceptual perspectives. Students work on real-world projects, both individually and collaboratively, applying design thinking and visual communication principles to find innovative design solutions. This major enables students to become competent practitioners in an ever-changing media environment.
Media and Society considers how and why we communicate with one another, and provides students with the knowledge and skills to become media practitioners who are sound critical thinkers and collaborators in the era of media convergence. The central concern of this major is the critical analysis of media’s influence on society and the individual. A wide variety of existing and emerging media forms are examined as elements of cultural and social processes, and students become familiar with the roles that television, cinema, journalism, advertising, radio, online and cross-media forms play in shaping and reflecting contemporary life.
University-wide majors are also available in this course.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Lismore | Session 1 , Session 2 | 333103 | 053041 |
Online | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award Bachelor of Media degree a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- one eight (8) unit specialist major listed in Part B of the Schedule; and
- another major from Part B of the Schedule; or a University-wide Major; or eight (8) elective units or an eight unit major from the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science.
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To be eligible for the award of the Associate Degree of Media a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units comprising:
- twelve (12) units from Part A or Part B of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- four (4) elective units.
- A candidate who, while enrolled for the Bachelor of Media, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Media may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Media following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Media Degree.
- To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Media a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units comprising any unit from Parts A or B listed in the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Media, has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Media may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Media following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Media Degree.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award Bachelor of Media degree a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- one eight (8) unit specialist major listed in Part B of the Schedule; and
- another major from Part B of the Schedule; or a University-wide Major; or eight (8) elective units or an eight unit major from the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science.
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To be eligible for the award of the Associate Degree of Media a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units comprising:
- twelve (12) units from Part A or Part B of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- four (4) elective units.
- A candidate who, while enrolled for the Bachelor of Media, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Media may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Media following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Media Degree.
- To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Media a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units comprising any unit from Parts A or B listed in the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Media, has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Media may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Media following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Media Degree.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 1, Year 1 |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Session 1, Year 1 and the remaining two units for Session 1, Year 2 | |||||
COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
COM00439 - Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | ||||
COM10110 - Caught in the Web: Designing for the Digital Space | Introductory | ||||
CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Session 2, Year 1 and the remaining two units for Session 2, Year 2 | |||||
COM10627 - Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | ||||
COM00446 - The Big Picture: Global Media | Introductory | ||||
COM10082 - Film Studies: Cinema, Culture, Context | Intermediate | ||||
SOC10399 - Philosophy on Screen: Film and Television | Introductory | ||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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COM01402 - Act One: Screenwriting | Intermediate | ||||
COM10112 - From Page to Production: Essential Screen Skills | Intermediate | ||||
Choose either a second major or 8 electives option | |||||
First Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Second Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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COM10113 - Visions of Light: Making Music Video | Advanced | ||||
Third Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Fourth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Fifth unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 1, Year 3 |
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CAR10503 - Arts Industry Studies | Intermediate | ||||
COM00456 - Animation Theory and Practice | Intermediate | ||||
Choose 1 from:Screen Major Option | |||||
Sixth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 2, Year 3 |
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COM10628 - To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | ||||
COM00471 - Professional Placement | Advanced | ||||
Seventh Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Eighth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 1, Year 1 |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Session 1, Year 1 and the remaining two units for Session 1, Year 2 | |||||
COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
COM00439 - Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | ||||
COM10110 - Caught in the Web: Designing for the Digital Space | Introductory | ||||
CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Session 2, Year 1 and the remaining two units for Session 2, Year 2 | |||||
COM10627 - Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | ||||
COM00446 - The Big Picture: Global Media | Introductory | ||||
ART10275 - Digital Photography I | Introductory | ||||
Choose either a second major or 8 electives option | |||||
First Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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COM00481 - The Fourth Estate: News Journalism | Intermediate | ||||
COM10081 - True Stories: Factual Media | Intermediate | ||||
1 unit from: Journalism Major Option | |||||
Second Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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COM00482 - Hot Topics: Feature Journalism | Intermediate | ||||
Third Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Fourth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Fifth unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 1, Year 3 |
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COM00461 - Making Radio: Production Essentials | Intermediate | ||||
1 unit from: Journalism Major Option | |||||
Sixth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Seventh Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 2, Year 3 |
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COM10628 - To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | ||||
COM00471 - Professional Placement | Advanced | ||||
COM10111 - Online Journalism | Intermediate | ||||
Eighth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 1, Year 1 |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Session 1, Year 1 and the remaining two units for Session 1, Year 2 | |||||
COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
COM00439 - Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | ||||
COM10110 - Caught in the Web: Designing for the Digital Space | Introductory | ||||
CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Session 2, Year 1 and the remaining two units for Session 2, Year 2 | |||||
COM10627 - Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | ||||
COM00446 - The Big Picture: Global Media | Introductory | ||||
ART00630 - Design | Introductory | ||||
ART10275 - Digital Photography I | Introductory | ||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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ART10094 - Digital Art and Design I | Intermediate | ||||
COM10112 - From Page to Production: Essential Screen Skills | Intermediate | ||||
Choose either a second major or 8 electives option | |||||
First Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Second Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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COM00455 - Online Media Design | Intermediate | ||||
1 unit from: Media Design Major Option | |||||
Third Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Fourth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 1, Year 3 |
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CAR10503 - Arts Industry Studies | Intermediate | ||||
COM00456 - Animation Theory and Practice | Intermediate | ||||
Fifth unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Sixth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
COM10628 - To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | ||||
COM00471 - Professional Placement | Advanced | ||||
Seventh Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Eighth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 2, Year 1 |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Session 2, Year 1 and the remaining two units for Session 2, Year 2 | |||||
COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
COM10627 - Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | ||||
Choose your Part B major | |||||
First unit from: Part B Major | |||||
Second unit from: Part B Major | |||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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COM00439 - Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | ||||
COM10110 - Caught in the Web: Designing for the Digital Space | Introductory | ||||
Third unit from: Part B Major | |||||
Fourth unit from: Part B Major | |||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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COM00446 - The Big Picture: Global Media | Introductory | ||||
Fifth unit from: Part B Major | |||||
Sixth unit from: Part B Major | |||||
Choose either a second major or 8 electives option | |||||
First Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 1, Year 3 |
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CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||||
Seventh unit from: Part B Major | |||||
Eighth unit from: Part B Major | |||||
Second Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 2, Year 3 |
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COM10628 - To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | ||||
Third Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Fourth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Fifth unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 1, Year 4 |
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COM00471 - Professional Placement | Advanced | ||||
Sixth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Seventh Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Eighth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 1, Year 1 |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Session 1, Year 1 and the remaining two units for Session 1, Year 2 | |||||
COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
COM00439 - Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | ||||
COM10110 - Caught in the Web: Designing for the Digital Space | Introductory | ||||
CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Session 2, Year 1 and the remaining two units for Session 2, Year 2 | |||||
COM10627 - Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | ||||
COM00446 - The Big Picture: Global Media | Introductory | ||||
COM10082 - Film Studies: Cinema, Culture, Context | Intermediate | ||||
SOC10399 - Philosophy on Screen: Film and Television | Introductory | ||||
Session1, Year 2 |
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COM00447 - The Rebirth of Frankenstein: Media and New Technologies Studies | Intermediate | ||||
COM00481 - The Fourth Estate: News Journalism | Intermediate | ||||
COM10081 - True Stories: Factual Media | Intermediate | ||||
1 unit from: Media and Society Major Option | |||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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1 unit from: Media and Society Major Option | |||||
Choose either a second major or 8 electives option | |||||
First Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Second Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Third Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 1, Year 3 |
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Fourth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Fifth unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Sixth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Seventh Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major | |||||
Session 2, Year 3 |
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COM10628 - To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | ||||
COM00471 - Professional Placement | Advanced | ||||
SOY10114 - Independent Project | Advanced | ||||
Eighth Unit from: 2nd Part B Major OR Shared majors OR University Wide Elective OR Part B BA Major OR Part B BSocSc Major |
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COM00439 | Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COM00446 | The Big Picture: Global Media | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COM00471 | Professional Placement | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COM10110 | Visual Communication and Design | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COM10295 | Written Communication | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COM10628 | To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COM10627 | Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CUL00412 | Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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