Diploma of Arts Media and Communications

Macquarie University

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Overview The course provides an introduction to general Arts, Media and Communication studies.

The course is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree and will facilitate articulation into the second year of an undergraduate course offered by the Faculty of Arts.

Students will be introduced to fundamental knowledge and … For more content click the Read More button below.The course provides an introduction to general Arts, Media and Communication studies.

The course is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree and will facilitate articulation into the second year of an undergraduate course offered by the Faculty of Arts.

Students will be introduced to fundamental knowledge and concepts in arts, media and communication, such as visual and digital media, media practice and production, critical thinking and modes of communication.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Explain some of the key theoretical concepts related to arts, media and communication.
2. Critically analyse topics related to arts, media and communication studies.
3. Apply basic research skills and methods to solve problems.
4. Express ideas creatively and communicate those ideas with imagination.
5. Work productively in a group or team, showing abilities at different times to listen, contribute and lead effectively.
6. Use written, oral and visual communication skills to communicate information and ideas.
7. Reflect on ethical issues related to media information and its use.
8. Recognise the social, cultural and political histories from which different media and modes of communication practices and structures have emerged.
9. Manage time and personnel resources effectively by drawing on planning, organisational, project management and leadership skills.

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