Mass Communication

The Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries attract keen interest from students seeking careers in the rapidly expanding world of media and corporate communication.

As a humanities student, you will be exposed to industry throughout the duration of your studies, providing you with the opportunity to learn from practical experience, create networks and advance your career. The Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) is a flexible, dynamic degree that allows you to tailor your studies to suit your personal interests and goals.

Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Creative Writing
Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Internet Communications
Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Journalism
Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Literary and Cultural Studies
Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Mass Communication
Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Professional Writing & Publishing
Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Screen Arts

CRICOS CODE: 087938G

Stage 1 Course Structure - with Credit for Recognised Learning

Students to complete 4 required units before progressing to Stage 2:

ARW01S1 Academic Research and Writing
IMT01S1 Information and Media Technologies
MCC01S1 Media Culture and Communications
PMG01S1 Project Management

Note: must enrol in 4 units in your first study period.

Stage 1 Course Structure

Students to complete 8 units (7 required + 1 elective)

Study Period 1

ARW01S1 Academic Research and Writing
IMT01S1 Information and Media Technologies
MCC01S1 Media Culture and Communications
PMG01S1 Project Management

Study Period 2

ACS01S1 Academic Communication Skills (pre-req for this unit: ARW01S1)
IDC01S1 Introduction to Design Computing
DES01S1 Design Skills

+ 1 elective from the following list:

MGT01S1 Management
MKT01S1 Marketing
PMG01S1 Project Management

LIST OF OTHER ELECTIVES THAT MAY BE CHOSEN IF REQUESTED

Students to make an appointment with the Program Coordinator to gain approval.
ACC01S1 AccountingCHE01S1 ChemistryECN01S1 EconomicsPHY01S1 PhysicsPRG01S1 ProgrammingEMT01S1 Essential MathematicsTMT01S1 Technical Mathematics (pre-req for this unit: EMT01S1)HBI01S1 Human Biology

Stage 2 Course Structure

Students to complete 8 core units

Study Period 1

APCOMSA Academic and Professional Communications
DC1004 Design Computing 1
ISP1000 Introduction to Screen Practice
WCOM101 Web Communications

* must enrol in APCOMSA in your first study period

Study Period 2INP1000 Introduction to PrintMCCA102 Culture to CulturesMCCA104 Engaging MediaDIMA1100 Discovering Marketing

Program Structure Pattern - if commencing in October 2020.

Enrolment Information

For Stage I and 2 enrolment information and deadlines, please click here.

Unit Materials

College taught unit materials will be made available to you on the College's Student Portal under Moodle as soon as you enrol.

Booklists

The required textbooks and unit materials will be listed in the Unit Outlines once you have enrolled.

Any questions?

If you require more information about the course, please make an appointment with the Program Coordinator - Humanities by contacting the College Reception either in person or by calling 9266 4888.

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