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 collection developers, database designers, information architects, information managers, librarians, media researchers, new media producers, project managers, and web content developers or content managers.

Assumed knowledge

Any two units of English and computer literacy.

External articulation

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

• INSEARCH UTS: Diploma of Communication
• 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.

Course program

Typical course programs are shown below for students commencing in either Autumn or Spring semester.

Honours

Professional recognition

Other information

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