C10251v1 Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Information and Media)

Overview

This course has been specifically designed to respond to the new demands created by the increasing convergence of information, media and communication, design, and the creative arts. The course uses a 'learning through making' approach which is creative, collaborative and critical. The broad range of skills and knowledge needed for creative information practice is reflected in the portfolio students develop throughout the course.

Students create a portfolio of products including blogs, podcasts, websites, databases as well as audience and user analyses. The degree also provides students with an opportunity to develop a secondary specialisation to complement core studies and to undertake a professional placement.

Course aims

This interdisciplinary course prepares students for work in a variety of creative information design and management roles. Students develop an understanding of the interrelationships between people, information and communication technologies, as well as practical skills in areas such as web design and architecture, media research and writing information and media content for diverse audiences.

Career options

Career options include work as information architects, media researchers, information managers, web content developers or content managers, new media producers, librarians, database designers, collection developers, project managers and in many other roles.

Assumed knowledge

HSC English and computer literacy.

External articulation

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has established recognition of prior learning packages with the following institutions for the courses listed:

• Insearch UTS: Diploma of Communication
• School of Communication, Taylor's College, Malaysia: Diploma in Communication (Journalism)
• Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Media Studies and Management
• Temasek Polytechnic: Diploma in Communication and Media Management
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Mass Communication

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a three-year, full-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete 144 credit points consisting of a 48-credit-point core program, a 48-credit-point major, a 24-credit-point sub-major, and 24 credit points of electives.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students contribute to the development of their professional portfolio throughout the course, have opportunities for industry placements and undertake a final capstone project for a client.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Honours

Professional recognition

Australian Library and Information Association

This course has professional recognition from the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

Other information

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