Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

Select seven units from:
CMM4119 Case Studies in Communications 15
CMM4123 Media and Social Context 15
JOU4101 Print Journalism 15
MAS4102 Technoculture 15
MST4151 Media and Identity 15
MST4150 Media in Asia 15
CMM4118 Case Studies in Communications 2 15
MST4135 Australian Television 15
CMM4102 Media and Nation 15
Plus:
CMM4137 Project Preparation 15
CMM5222 Communications Project 1 20
CMM5223 Communications Project 2 20
One unit from:
CMM5110 Globalisation, Cultural Diversity and
20
Innovation
CMM5111 Convergences 20
Media and Cultural Studies Area of Specialisation
SPAACF
The Master of Professional Communications (Media Studies)
allows students to examine the ways in which the Media are
organised, the social position and power they have and the ways
they communicate to audiences. It also introduces students to a
significant range of contemporary theoretical and critical
approaches used to analyse media texts, media technologies and
their position in the world today. It trains students to think
critically and to communicate effectively, and to research and
write a project.
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:
CMM4119 Case Studies in Communications 15
CMM4131 Reading Media Texts 15
MAS4102 Technoculture 15
MST4150 Media in Asia 15
MST4151 Media and Identity 15
CMM4102 Media and Nation 15
CMM4105 Global Communications 15
CMM4106/ Psychology, Psychoanalysis and Cinema 15
CMM2106
CMM4123 Media and Social Context 15
CMM4107 Documentary, Film and Television 15
CMM4108 Independent Study 15
CMM4118 Case Studies in Communications 2 15
CMM4215 Cultural Matrix 15
Plus:
CMM5222 Communications Project 1 20
CMM5223 Communications Project 2 20
One unit selected from:
CMM5110 Globalisation, Cultural Diversity and
20
Innovation
CMM5111 Convergences 20
Photomedia Area of Specialisation
SPAACG
The Master of Professional Communications (Photomedia) equips
graduates to produce photographic images to professional
standards in a range of contexts, for a range of uses. Graduates
will also demonstrate critical skills and understanding of the roles
photographic images perform in specific cultural/communication
contexts. These skills and understandings will be creatively
integrated in the completion of a substantial inquiry.
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.
Seven units selected from:
IMM4121 Digital Photomedia 15
PHO4102 Photomedia Aesthetics and Histories 15
PHO4103 Studio Work 15
PHO4105 Photo Work 15
PHO4201 Images and Narratives 15
PHO4113 Discourses and Culture 15
PHO4211 Photojournalism and Editorial Practice 15
PHO4221 Advanced Digital Photomedia 15
PHO4202 Images and Pleasures 15
PHO4305 Studio Applications for Advertising 15
Plus:
CMM4137 Project Preparation 15
CMM5222 Communications Project 1 20
CMM5223 Communications Project 2 20
One unit selected from:
CMM5110 Globalisation, Cultural Diversity and
20
Innovation
CMM5111 Convergences 20
Public Relations Area of Specialisation
SPAACH
The Master of Professional Communications (Public Relations)
equips graduates to pursue or consolidate careers in Public
Relations, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications and
Organisational Communication through an understanding of
strategic communication planning. These skills and
understandings will be creatively integrated in the completion of a
substantial inquiry.
CMM4137 Project Preparation 15
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