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This major provides an introduction to contemporary broadcast media, including conventional radio and television, as well as web-based and mobile technologies. The content equips students with key concepts, skills, attitudes and values required by broadcasters in the digital age. A key characteristic of the major is the development of critical appraisal skills, as applied in broadcasting, to varying degrees across all units. The ability to generate ideas is a cornerstone of the major, for example, editorial decision-making and identifying suitable interviewees. Students will examine a wide range of issues and learn to contextualise content for broadcast. Broadcasting is responsive to the news cycle, which may include content associated with the development of cross-cultural and international outlook. This includes addressing indigenous cultural issues. The major has been developed in consultation with industry. A strong feature is an ongoing relationship with the broadcasting community. This includes continued consultation with broadcast employers and revision of unit content to match industry requirements. All tutors and lecturers are professional broadcasters or journalists. The acquisition of high-level oral and written English language knowledge and skills is an essential element of this major. Work produced by broadcasting students can provide information to benefit the wider community by being published or broadcast. This major is recommended for students wishing to audition for entry to the intensive vocational training provided in the Graduate Diploma of Broadcasting.
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On Campus at Mount Lawley
Producer, Presenter, Reporter, Video Journalist, DJ, Commentator, Panel Operator
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BRO1000 | iTalk@ECU: Presentation Skills | 15 |
| BRO2000 | Radio Newsroom | 15 |
| JOU2103 | Media Law and Ethics | 15 |
| BRO2025 | Broadcasting Skills | 15 |
| BRO2026 | Finding Context in Reportage | 15 |
| BRO3010 | Practical Broadcasting | 15 |
| BRO3000 | TV Journalism | 15 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| BRO3106 ^ | Sports Broadcasting | 15 |
| CMM3104 ^ | Professional Placement 1 | 15 |
| HIS3101 ^ | Human Rights: Struggles for Global Justice | 15 |
| POL2127 ^ | Australian Government | 15 |
Note: Students may commence Level 2000 units of their major in the first and second semesters of study.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| It is recommended that students studying this major select electives from the following as per their course requirements: | ||
| FAV1101 | Introduction to Digital Video | 15 |
| CMM1204 | Writing for Communications | 15 |
| PAM1017 | Vocal Technique 1 | 15 |
^ Core Option
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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