*Course offerings subject to change during the year and from year to year.
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DAPC - Diploma of Professional Communication
The Diploma of Professional Communication comprises eight units of study, two of which are core courses. The remaining six units are Advertising, Journalism, Professional Communication, and Public Relations courses. The Diploma of Professional Communication may articulate into the Bachelor of Communication and Creative Industries.
Core Courses 2 Units
CCI1000 - Introduction to Creative Industries1 Unit▸ Requisites
Other Enrolment is not permitted in CCI1000 if HAC1000 has been previously completed
ON
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CCI1002 - Content Creation1 Unit▸ Requisites
Other Enrolment is not permitted in CCI1002 if JRN1020 or PRL1006 has been previously completed | Students in this course will require access to appropriate audio and video capturing technology such as smartphones, audio recorders, video telecommunications application software and the like.
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Course Selection Choose six (6) of the following Courses6 Units
CCI1001 - Understanding Media1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course ADV1001 OR Course CMS1010 OR Course MSD1000)Other Enrolment is not permitted in CCI1001 if ADV1001 or CMS1010 or MSD1000 has been previously completed
Not offered
CCI2000 - Audience and Analytics1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course ADV1002
OL
CCI2001 - Social Media, Publicity and Promotion1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course ADV2004 OR Course PRL1005)
OL
OL
CCI2002 - Legal and Ethical Frameworks1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course JRN3100 OR Course ADV2000)
OL
JRN1010 - Fake News and the Fourth Estate1 UnitNo requisites
OL
JRN1030 - Reporting the News1 UnitNo requisites
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JRN2009 - Features and Investigation1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course JRN3003 OR Course JRN3200)
OL
JRN2100 - Digital Storytelling in Journalism1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Pre-requisites Course JRN1030
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JRN2200 - Communication Design1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite Course JRN2001
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PCM1000 - Your Media Toolkit1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course ADV1002 OR Course PRL1002)
OL
PCM1001 - Pitching, Copywriting and Concept Design1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course ADV2002 OR Course ADV3001)
OLON
PCM2000 - Running Campaigns1 Unit▸ Requisites
Course Anti-requisite (Course ADV3000 OR Course PRL3001)
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PRL2002 - Community Consultation and Engagement1 UnitNo requisites
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PRL2006 - Event Planning1 UnitNo requisites
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TVR1003 - Sound Design for Production1 UnitNo requisites
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