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This double degree enables students to succeed in today's rapidly changing society in both critical and productive fields, such as Historical and Political Studies and Broadcasting and Digital Journalism, or Visual Arts and Screen Production, or Creative and Professional Writing and Public Relations. There are numerous combinations of majors the students can choose from. Engaging in both Arts and Media and Communication broadens students' understanding of themselves, their community and the larger world, as well as providing them with the theoretical and practical dimensions of communication. It is an engaging program leading to a double degree which is internationally recognised in the global marketplace.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
In the core unit – Industry and Community (SAH3200) - (which is mandatory for all those who enrol in the double degree) students will produce work in the form of presentation, performance, exhibition, strategic report or research project that will be driven and assessed by a community and/or industry representative. Projects can also be carried out in teams and be based on an industry/community problem. The unit requires students to engage in authentic project management process as they develop their project, analysing needs and appropriate methods, developing design and implementation plans and critically evaluating results, establishing clear metrics and responding to criteria. Also, individual majors embed at at least one capstone unit such as in the Broadcasting and Digital journalism major where the final third year unit is a capstone project.
Students should initially consult with their Course Coordinator at the commencement of their third year regarding Work Integrated Learning processes, timelines and requirements.
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
Students will be required to complete eight core units (120 credit points)
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SAH1100 | Communicating Ideas | 15 |
| SAH1150 | Creativity | 15 |
| SAH1200 | Media and Culture | 15 |
| SAH1250 | Storytelling and Meaning | 15 |
| SAH2110 | Identity | 15 |
| SAH2200 | Audience Perception and Experience | 15 |
| SAH3100 | Personal and Professional Planning | 15 |
| SAH3200 | Industry and Community | 15 |
Students are also required to complete an eight unit major from within the Bachelor of Arts: Creative and Professional Writing, English, Political and Historical Studies, or Visual Arts.
Students are also required to complete an eight unit major from within the Bachelor of Media and Communication: Advertising, Broadcasting and Digital Journalism, Screen Production, Photomedia, Media & Cultural Studies, Screen Studies or Public Relations.
Students are required to complete a further eight units (120 credit points) in the form of an eight unit major, minor(s), and/or elective units. These may be selected from anywhere within the university. Generally, units in this course should be completed in year sequence (e.g. all first-year units should be completed before proceeding to second-year units).
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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