21442VIC Diploma of Communication and Media
Qualification: Diploma (AQF)
TAFE Course No: 313
Nominal Hours: 1030
This course provides an introduction to print, radio, television and online journalism. Students develop essential skills in writing, research, interviewing and reporting through a combination of class and project work and work experience in the media industry.
The core subjects develop knowledge of cultural, social, legal and political aspects of today's media industry, along with practical skills working in industry. Electives develop writing, information technology and communication skills relevant to a range of career options.
Career Opportunities: communication and media skills are highly regarded by employers across a range of positions. The course provides pathways into careers in journalism, radio and television broadcasting, newspaper, magazine and book editing, online publishing, public relations, promotions and marketing, and publicity and events management.
Articulation: Graduates may receive advanced standing of up to one year in degrees in Communication and Media at leading Australian universities including one year advanced standing in the Communication degree at Charles Sturt university.
Entry Requirements: NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent statement from another educational authority).
Student Selection: There are two selection criteria and they are equally important. Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:
1. Education and Training (50%) - Evidence will demonstrate your current and previous education and training and any factors that may have influenced the type and level of education and training you have undertaken.
2.
Relevance to Career Plans and Goals (50%) - Evidence will demonstrate the relevance of the course to your career goals.
You should:
* indicate your reasons for undertaking the course, including your career plans and goals
* include any other factors relevant to your application, which may include:
- your paid or unpaid work experience
- your life and community experience
- knowledge of the career area
- any other factors that influenced your career plans and goals.
Selection Method: Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the TAFE NSW Course Application Form.
| Modules/Units | |
| Core: | |
| 0303A | Communication theory, mass communication |
| 0303B | Communication industry orientation |
| 0313A | Organisational communication and culture |
| 8486AH | Conduct research |
| 9506GD | Coordinate research and analysis |
| 0313E | Media law and ethics |
| 0313D | Industry project - work placement |
| Elective: | |
| 0303C | Writing for the workplace |
| 0303D | Editing for communicators |
| 0303E | Making presentations |
| 0313B | Language in context |
| 0313C | Writing features and non-fiction |
| 9404GF | Gather and analyse information |
| 7516D | Writing for the news media |
| 7516E | News media research skills |
| 7872P | Write content and/or copy |
| 0313F | Promotional writing |
| 7824C | Radio interviewing |
| 7516R | Negotiating in the news media |
| 9592C | Team Participation skills |
| 7473R | Use information technology |
| 3651H | Advanced operations of computer applications |
| 3756G | Apply principles of visual design and comm. |
| 3756K | Produce and manipulate digital images |
| 7603J | Incorporating digital photography |
| 7615N | Web page development for multimedia |
| 7839G | Video camera operations |
| 0313H | Manage a communication project |
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Applying and enrolling:
Semester 1, 2008: Places may still be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.
Campuses:
Murwillumbah - contact the Sharyn Lane on (02) 6672 0810
Port Macquarie -
contact Lisa Rushton on
(02) 6581 6224.
