Professional Orientation (Communication and Media) (10335.2)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Arts And Communications | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
In this unit you will start to understand what it means to be a professional communicator and the variety of career opportunities available to you in the fast-paced media and communications industries. Co-taught by academics and industry adjuncts with involvement from student clubs, you will explore the historical, social and political contexts to these industries and the impacts of the changing media landscape on professions, together with the influence of these industries on individuals and society. You will identify the professional skills and knowledge needed in your profession and will start your career awareness and planning through approaches such as five year plans and eportfolios.
1. Identify the personal skills, capabilities and knowledge necessary to meet the work standards expected by the communications and media professions in the workplace;
2. Map out their personal and professional trajectories over the next five years in an eportfolio; and
3. Understand the historical and contemporary contexts of the communication and media industries, the diverse opportunities within them and how they might play a role in the future.
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify the personal skills, capabilities and knowledge necessary to meet the work standards expected by the communications and media professions in the workplace;
2. Map out their personal and professional trajectories over the next five years in an eportfolio; and
3. Understand the historical and contemporary contexts of the communication and media industries, the diverse opportunities within them and how they might play a role in the future.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
10333 Professional Orientation (Arts), 10334 Professional Orientation (Built Environment), 10336 Professional Orientation (Design)Equivalent units
9799 Foundations in Professional PlanningAssumed knowledge
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Not available
Required texts
All readings and links will be placed on the Canvas site.
Participation requirements
Attending your workshops will assist you to complete your assessments successfully.
Required IT skills
Basic Microsoft word, powerpoint use and use of Canvas will be required.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None