Postgraduate TAS-HEJ511-2023
Introduction to Strategic Communication
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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
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Prior study
Not required
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Subject details
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Critically evaluate media content using media and communication concepts and methods.
- Apply these concepts to a range of media production projects drawn from political, business and environment fields, and a range of cultural perspectives.
- Effectively and ethically communicate in a variety of scholarly and professional formats.
- Critically evaluate and discuss your media production experiences and the content you have produced in the context of major theories and key concepts in media and communication.
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- Refer to Mylo for study topics
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- TAS-SCM-GDI-2023
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
The ability to strategically communicate is a skill required in many industries and sectors. In this subject, you are introduced to a variety of media platforms and approaches to provide a strong foundation for participation in the media and communication industries. You will be introduced to key trends and changes in contemporary media practices, technologies, business models and audience behaviours. A fundamental appreciation of key concepts in media writing will enable you to think strategically about content creation, information gathering and audience engagement, which will equip you to write and pitch a story to a relevant publication. You will gain a deeper understanding of how strategic communication can drive change in a variety of contexts while acquiring important practical skills in professional communication, information management, media engagement and publicity.
- Publication and Content Report (20%)
- Journalism and Reflexive Essay (40%)
- Media Release and Report (40%)
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