Course overview
This course introduces students to the diverse fields of media and communication and to the variety of positions and types of employment on offer in these industries. It introduces students to the expectations of a range of professional media and communication specialisations within a variety of organisations, including strategic communication and public relations, social and digital media, content creation, immersive media, games design and production and screen production, and provides introductory career guidance and advice. Students will also explore the changing nature of professional media careers and the role of communication professionals in broader industry, government, not-for-profit and agency environments.
- Pathways in Media and Communication
- Social Media
- Strategic Communication
- Promotion, Advertising and Sponsorship
- Immersive Media
- Digital Media
- Games Design
- Screen Production
- Sector Perspectives
- Industry Panel
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the range of potential media and communication careers and environments
- Communicate and critically reflect on their identity as a future media and communication practitioner
- Demonstrate introductory understanding of the basics of career planning and positioning, including CV writing, networking and social media, and portfolio building understandings of visual and aesthetic media
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with peers to both give and receive feedback
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 53546
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 193
Class number 53549
Section TU01
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 53550
Section TU02
Size 24
Available 23
Class number 53551
Section TU03
Size 24
Available 20
Class number 53552
Section TU04
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 53553
Section TU05
Size 24
Available 22
Magill
Class number 54021
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 199
Class number 53547
Section TU01
Size 24
Available 23
Class number 53548
Section TU02
Size 24
Available 24
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