Bachelor of Communication (Media)

The Bachelor of Communication Media program produces critically informed contemporary media professionals who are creative and multi-skilled communicators able to deliver innovative content for a wide range of existing and new platforms including film, television and radio, social and mobile media, and the web.The program integrates practical production, conceptual analysis, creative practice and critical reflection with solid professional industry knowledge.

In a range of learning environments including studios, lectures and workshops you will be actively engaged in the production process, such as writing, scripting, sounds and images recording and editing, broadcasting and online publishing, as well as how to analyse media in broader historical, critical, theoretical and cultural contexts.

All courses in BP221 Bachelor of Communication (Media) are taught face-to-face at Melbourne's City campus.COMM2629 Media 6 is designed as the capstone experience of this program.

In this course you will gain insight into specific national and global media and cultural industries.

You will draw upon the skills and experience you have gained throughout the degree in order to begin your transition to a professional career and/or postgraduate study.

At the end of the course your portfolio will demonstrate your abilities to operate and innovate within a rapidly changing media environment.Ultimately the program will provide you with a broad knowledge of a wide range of media including traditional and emerging forms.

It will also provide skills and knowledge that will help you to determine your specific career directions and to facilitate lifelong learning.Our graduates are fluent with technology and the evolving media environment and are creative thinkers and problem-solvers employed across a wide range of industry sectors.

Industries that program graduates have moved into include film and television, radio, screen culture, internet and mobile media production, government and education.

Roles include producers, directors, cinematographers, screenwriters, production managers, sound recordists, post production supervisors & editors, marketing and publicity, presenters, station managers, journalists, film festival directors, curators, film and television critics, distributors, web developers, cross-platforms content developers, social media producers, media sellers & buyers.

All courses listed may not be available each semester.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the first block of the Contextual Study area of your choice. Please refer to the list of Contextual Studies options and their courses, which can be found after the Year Three course list.

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from the School Options list that you have not taken or passed already. Please refer to the list of School Option courses at the end of this program structure document:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from the second block of the Contextual Study area of your choice. Please refer to the list of Contextual Studies options and their courses, which can be found after the Year Three course list.

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the School Options list that you have not taken or passed already. Please refer to the list of School Option courses at the end of this program structure document.

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the second block of the Contextual Study area of your choice. Please refer to the list of Contextual Studies options and their courses, which can be found after the Year Three course list.

Select and Complete One (1) course from the last block of the Contextual Study area of your choice. Please refer to the list of Contextual Studies options and their courses, which can be found after the Year Three course list:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from the School Options list that you have not taken or passed already. Please refer to the list of School Option courses at the end of this program structure document:

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Contextual Studies: Approaches to Popular Culture

Year One: Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Year Two: Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Courses:

Year Three: Complete the following One (1) Course:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Three (3) Courses not taken or passed already:

OR

Contextual Studies: Asian Media and Culture

Year One: Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Year Two: Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Courses:

Year Three: Complete the following One (1) Course:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Three (3) Courses not taken or passed already:

OR

Contextual Studies: Cinema Studies

Year One: Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Year Two: Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Courses:

Year Three: Complete the following One (1) Course:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Four (4) Courses not taken or passed already:

OR

Contextual Studies: Literary Studies

Year One: Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Year Two: Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Courses:

Year Three: Complete the following One (1) Course:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Three (3) Courses not taken or passed already:

OR

Contextual Studies: Politics, Economies and Communication

Year One: Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Year Two: Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Courses:

Year Three: Complete the following One (1) Course:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Three (3) Courses not taken or passed already:

OR

School Options:

School Options:

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Academic entrance requirements: Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent senior secondary school studies, or RMIT Foundation Studies program, or a recognised post secondary diploma or certificate in a relevant discipline. Applicants with post secondary work experience in this field will also be considered.

VCE prerequisites: Year 12 Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in any English.

International English language requirements:

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/english-requirements

Selection tasks: All non-Year 12 applicants must submit a personal statement outlining:

• your reasons for wanting to study this program
• your awareness of significant trends in contemporary media
• details of any professional or community media production experience
• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to attend an interview.

If you do not submit a personal statement you will be considered on the basis of academic achievement only, e.g. ATAR.

For more details, please check VTAC Guide and/or RMIT website.

As a graduate of this program, you will be equipped to pursue a career as a creative, critical and reflective media practitioner, within a framework of ethical professional practice and lifelong learning. You will be able to:

• Initiate, produce and evaluate media projects and be able to adapt your practice in a complex and changing world
• Reflect upon, direct and evaluate your own learning
• Apply a body of theoretical and practical knowledge and specific skills in media and communication in your professional practice or future study
• Critically analyse, synthesize and reflect on your discipline in both local and international contexts
• Communicate using diverse formats and strategies to audiences within and external to your discipline
• Work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness and ethical and reflective practice
• Apply initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision making in your practice or future study
• Identify, evaluate and critically analyse cultural, historical and theoretical practices which contextualise your professional practice and further study