Faculty of Arts and Design
Credit Points: 18
Introduction: This Major explores the way in which societies have evolved in conjunction with advances in communication technology and addresses the way communications media such as newspapers, radio, television, and the internet have profoundly transformed the way we live. Through this Major you will develop an informed and critical understanding of how the media operate, the way they shape meanings and values, and the difference they are making to the social, economic and political worlds in which we live.
Prerequisite and/or Corequisite: None
Assumed knowledge: None
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 8128 | Communication, History and Society | 1 |
| 8134 | Understanding Media | 1 |
| 8133 | Media Industries and Audiences | 2 |
| 7003 | Communication and Media Research | 2 |
| 8131 | Communication Technologies and Change | 3 |
| 7545 | Risk, Crisis and Communication | 3 |