Core Major in Communication and Media (CM0002)

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Core Major in Communication and Media

Faculty	Discipline	Credit points
Faculty of Arts and Design	School of Arts and Communications	24

Introduction

In this Program core you produce and track digital content across multiple platforms for diverse audiences to create narratives that inform, persuade and generate change; creating compelling content and solving problems in novel ways to contribute to the world around you. Working closely with your peers, staff, and industry in a supportive learning environment, you develop your creativity and critical thinking, your fundamental skills in communication and collaboration and invaluable lifelong professional networks through extensive professional practice and work integrated learning opportunities.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Additional information

Core majors are only available to students in the course for which the major is required.

Referenced courses

Requirements

Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning (11017) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning (11018) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Professional Practice Internship (11575) | 6 credit points — Level 3

Professional Practice (Internships A) (11829) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Professional Practice (Specialist Skills) (11830) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Professional Practice (Internships B) (11832) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects) (11833) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Professional Practice (Internships A) (12144) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Professional Orientation (Communication and Media) (10335) | 3 credit points — Level 1

The Art and Power of Communication (11079) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Digital Media Fundamentals (11080) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Producing Credible Communication (11081) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Engaging Audiences (11082) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Professional Evidence (Communication and Media) (11083) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Note: - Must note the following

2. From 2025, unit 12144 Professional Practice (Internships A) replaces unit 11829 Professional Practice (Internships A)
5. All other students must select two units from 12144, 11830, 11832 and 11833. Please email FAD.student@canberra.edu.au and request a personalised course plan if you are not sure.
3. Students in the Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sports Media) must complete one of 11575 or 12144 and 11832.
1. From 2022 11017 Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning and 11018 Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning are no longer offered.
4. Students in the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) must complete 11830 and can then choose their final Professional Practice unit.

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Core Major in Communication and Media (CM0002.1)