Outline
Outline
In the Journalism stream you will develop the ability to research, prepare and publish news across different media platforms including online, radio and video. You’ll undertake practical work in excellent facilities, such as the on-campus Media Production Studio, and in the newsroom of Western Independent, the dedicated student journalism website.
The Journalism stream is taken as part of the Bachelor of Communications.
What jobs can the Journalism course lead to?
Careers:
- Journalist
- Media presenter
- Media producer
- Corporate and government communications officer
- Media relations officer
- Digital media officer
Industries:
- Media
- Government and corporate communications
- Public relations
What you'll learn
- explain critical theories relating to media-based communications in corporate applications and apply them to a range of roles and functions
- apply critical thinking and creative approaches to resolve issues and meet challenges in their own professional and creative practice
- access, evaluate and synthesise appropriate information in order to realise media-based communication objectives
- communicate ideas to a range of audiences by developing and applying media-based strategies
- utilise media production technologies and apply them to create effective media-based materials to meet required outcomes
- apply learning strategies to build on skills and understandings in order to adapt to continually changing industry and corporate needs
- recognise the significance of global media to business and be able to apply international standards and practices in their creative practice
- value the cultural and intercultural nature of corporate media and communications and represent this knowledge at a personal and professional level
- demonstrate professional behaviour and standards and work collaboratively to apply them in all aspects of media and business-related activities
