Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

CMM4137 Project Preparation 15
CMM5222 Communications Project 1 20
CMM5223 Communications Project 2 20
Plus one unit from:
CMM5110 Globalisation, Cultural Diversity and
20
Innovation
CMM5111 Convergences 20
Interactive Media Development Area of Specialisation
SPAACC
The Master of Professional Communications (Interactive Media
Development) at Edith Cowan University enables students to
harness the revolution in digital communications with a
challenging and rewarding mix of practical and critical studies,
including research and digital media development activities. The
course provides studies of both a theoretical and practical nature
in the area of interactive media development and draws together
theory and knowledge from the disciplines of information science,
media, art and graphic design, instructional design, computer
science and cognitive science.
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
Students must study these core units:
CMM4208 Communications and Digital Technology 15
IMM4121 Digital Photomedia 15
IMM4122 Publishing on the World Wide Web 15
IMM4123 Interactive Multimedia Authoring 1 15
IMM4125 Interface and Information Design 15
IMM4228 Project Management Methodology 15
Plus one unit from:
IMM4224 Three Dimensional Modelling and Animation 15
IMM4226 Interactive Multimedia Authoring 2 15
IMM4227 Advanced World Wide Web Applications 15
IMM4329 Multimedia Business Solutions 15
IMM4330 Industry Project Development 15
Plus:
CMM4137 Project Preparation 15
CMM5222 Communications Project 1 20
CMM5223 Communications Project 2 20
Plus one unit from:
CMM5110 Globalisation, Cultural Diversity and
20
Innovation
CMM5111 Convergences 20
Journalism Area of Specialisation
SPAACD
The Master of Professional Communications (Journalism) enables
graduates to enhance their familiarity with both the theoretical and
practical side of journalism. Students can build on their
knowledge base to specialise with their project in an area of their
choice, such as professional education, sports journalism, media
ethics or any other field relating to the practice or effects of
journalism.
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
Select seven units from:
JOU4101 Print Journalism 15
JOU4103 Media Law and Ethics 15
JOU4201 Print Journalism 2 15
JOU4204 Radio Journalism 15
CMM4113 Health Journalism 15
JOU4105 Specialist Writing 15
JOU4111 Journalism Project 15
JOU4214 Television Journalism 15
JOU4106 Sports Journalism 15
Plus:
CMM4137 Project Preparation 15
CMM5222 Communications Project 1 20
CMM5223 Communications Project 2 20
Plus one unit selected from:
CMM5110 Globalisation, Cultural Diversity and
20
Innovation
CMM5111 Convergences 20
Mass Communication Area of Specialisation
SPAACE
The Master of Professional Communications (Mass
Communication) has a focus on contemporary media and
communications and introduces students to a range of theoretical,
practical and critical approaches used in the analysis of media and
its role in shaping society. The specialisation allows students to
construct a hybrid programme of study which looks at theory and
practice in fields such as advertising, media, journalism and visual
communication. It also trains students to think critically to
research and communicate effectively.
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
144 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2007