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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.

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