Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism

Information valid for students commencing in 2014.

Course Code	103510
Version	5
Faculty	Arts, Education and Social Sciences

Award Requirements

Course pre-requisites	English
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule II of the JCU Admissions policy.
Additional selection requirements	Nil
Special admission requirements	Nil

Credit points	72 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1 A minimum of 18 credit points must be taken at level 3
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Course learning outcomes	On successful completion of the Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism, graduates will be able to: Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of key theoretical concepts and principles, methodologies and technical applications in the field of multimedia journalism Review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise ideas and information for various audiences Present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas through multimedia journalistic writing, production for print and/or broadcasting and/or online and work-based learning Evaluate multimedia products to identify and/or revise examples of industry standard work within the journalism profession Make informed decision and identify and solve problems independently and collaboratively in teams, with well-developed judgement and responsiveness to deadlines Plan and manage projects, provide specialist advice and functions, and take responsibility for professional learning within the newsroom and across diverse media platforms and professional contexts.

JN1001:03 The Journalist and Society

JN1005:03 Writing Convergent Stories

NM1010:03 Creative Work 1

NM1200:03 Introduction to Photomedia

NM1600:03 Introduction to Music and Sound Media

NM2200:03 The Digitised Image

JN2021:03 Writing Convergent Stories 2

JN2301:03 Introduction to Broadcast Journalism

JN2306:03 Media Editing

JN2310:03 Media Law and Ethics

NM2420:03 Interactive Design or NM2600:03 Music and Sound Media

JN3102:03 Radio Documentaries

JN3104:03 Video Journalism

JN3300:03 Industry Internship

JN3304:03 Investigative Features

JN3305:03 Multimedia Production

NM3200:03 Photojournalism

NM3410 Design Lab or NM3610:03 Digital Music Technology

Electives

Select 18 credit points of undergraduate subjects.

Note: Except with the permission of the course co-ordinator, these subjects should be chosen to form a coherent sequence of study.

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

Expected time to complete	3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	10 years
Maximum leave of absence	3 years

Course progression requisites	Must complete 12 credit points at level 1 before attempting any level 2 subject.
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students.
Special assessment requirements	Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy.
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	A candidate who has failed a single subject towards the award in their final teaching period and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply.

Eligibility	Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures.
Maximum allowed	48 credit points
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree.
Other restrictions	A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3.

Inclusion of majors on testamur	This course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable

Honours availability	Not available
Eligibility	Not applicable