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Unit Set Information

Media and Journalism Major

Effective from 01-JUL-2024 : Code MAAALG

In this major students will develop an expert background in journalism and media. It provides an opportunity to work in state of the art radio and TV studios and gain knowledge of the latest in online media production and reporting skills. Students further enrich their knowledge, developing research and analytical skills for an ever-changing media landscape. With its focus on local, national and global understandings it provides journalism with a leading edge in the field, developing both a sound cultural knowledge and excellent communication expertise. There is a focus on student employability and what employers want, such as effective writers and speakers, team players and problem solvers. These abilities are transferable across a wide range of media and communication jobs.

Disclaimer

This unit set 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 unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Global Media and Communication

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

Prof Panizza ALLMARK

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply Media, Communication and Cultural Studies knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical/practical local, international and global media situations.
2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex Media & Communication knowledge/problems with an understanding of cultural, social and political influences.
3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate Media and Communication solutions/responses.
4. Use digital technologies and Media and Communication related literacy to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
5. Communicate local, international and global Media and Communication knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate disciplinary methods.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship and/or professional practice.

Related Careers

Journalist, Broadcaster, Radio Reporter, Producer, Television Presenter, Digital Editor, Political Media Staff, Film/Food/Music Reviewer, Digital Content Producer, Social Media Consultant, Media Teacher, Advertising Copywriter, Public Relations Professional, Media and Communication Officer, Sports Reporter, Business Reporter, Health Reporter, Science Reporter, Data Journalist

Employment Opportunities

This major provides students with advanced communication and critical engagement skills that are essential in a wide range of professions.

Major Structure

ECU Students (Outbound) Year 3 of this major is studied at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. Students complete 6 units x 20cp each. For details of the units, please consult the University of Portsmouth handbook which can be found online at https://www.port.ac.uk/

Year 3 - Semester 1

M25664 Self Promotion

Plus, complete 2 units from the following:

M20225 Documentary Film-making

M32824 Magazines: Print Media in a Digital World

M32833 Social Media and Journalism

Year 3 - Semester 2

M32827 Mobile Journalism

Plus, complete 2 units from the following:

M24290 Global Journalism and Human Rights

M25712 Digital Media and Democracy

M21595 News, War and Peace

M25729 Newsroom Production

University of Portsmouth Students (Inbound) Students from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom will complete their Year 3 major units as detailed below. For details of the units, please consult the ECU handbook which can be found online at https://www.ecu.edu.au/handbook.

Year 3 - Semester 1

Complete 2 units from the following:

BDJ3100 Convergent Digital Newsroom

BDJ3350 Visual Storytelling

BDJ2200 New Media and Social Influence

PHO3201 Photojournalism and Editorial Practice

SPO2200 Screen Practice 2: Factuals and Formats

Year 3 - Semester 2

Complete 2 units from the following:

BDJ2100 Audio Storytelling

BDJ3150 Investigative Journalism

CMM3129 Contemporary Issues in Culture

CMM3115 Global Communications

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