Creative Communication and Design in a Global Context (12098.1)

This immersive study tour provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a globalized world. Students will be exposed to and learn the diverse practices that marketing communication, branding, public relations, and design professionals are using to promote understanding, build relationships, and solve real-world problems in different cultures. Students will also have the opportunity to develop their own creative solutions using learned knowledge and skills through hands-on projects and workshops with industry professional guidance.

In addition, students will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals and peers from around the world. This will help them to develop their networking skills and confidence which are essential for success in the global workforce.

Overall, this study tour will complement the existing curriculum and provide students with practical, real-world insights into their field of study.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply disciplinary-related knowledge and skills in a professional environment through an experiential learning opportunity related to creative communication and design;
2. Demonstrate skills and competencies in intercultural awareness, self-management, and organisational skills;
3. Communicate effectively within professional settings using a range of modes and methods appropriate to creative communication and digital design;
4. Work appropriately in a diverse team providing an inclusive, safe, and fun environment for all members; and
5. Plan, monitor, evaluate and reflect on professional learning and skill development.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
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 - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
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 - think globally about issues in their profession
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 - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.