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COMMUNICATION ARTS
LIFE
AT UWS
2015
COMMUNICATION ARTS
CONTENTS
Degrees of Success
The Academy 6
Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking 7
Bachelor of Communication (Dean’s Scholars) 8
Bachelor of Communication 9
Advertising Major 10
Journalism Major 11
Media Arts Production Major 12
Public Relations Major 13
Bachelor of Design (Dean’s Scholars) 14
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) 15
Bachelor of Music (Dean’s Scholars) 17
Bachelor of Music 18
Double Degrees
Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking 20
Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of International Studies 20
Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Laws 20
Applicant checklist 22
Providing Support through Scholarships 23
WHY STUDY
COMMUNICATION
ARTS AT UWS?
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THE ACADEMY
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY
THE ACADEMY
Students enrolled in an Advanced Degree at Students of The Academy will participate
UWS also automatically join The Academy. in exclusive workshops and events,
This program sets UWS apart as a cutting- collaborate on projects and initiatives and
edge institution and provides talented students have support to bring their ideas to life.
with unprecedented skills through a premium
academic experience, personal academic The students in The Academy will have
mentoring, hands-on industry exposure, experiences that will help change their
networking opportunities and engagement world and shape the future. Explore the
with our various communities. opportunities available at theacademy.edu.au
The Journalism major of the COURSE UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
University of Western Sydney’s
720700 Parramatta 3F/6P 65.00
Bachelor of Communication
gives you the skills and B Communication 720705 Penrith 3F/6P 65.00
experience you need to
729210 Online 3F/6P nc
succeed in modern journalism.
It integrates an understanding Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time; nc=New Course.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
of how communication
works with real-world
experience in broadcast,
As a part of the Journalism major CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
print and online journalism. you may complete units that include: As a UWS Journalism graduate, you may
News Reporting; Feature Writing; work in print, TV, radio or online journalism,
In this area of study, students develop Journalism: Research and Investigation; specialising in news journalism, current
broadcast, print and online journalism skills Digital Journalism Production; Photo affairs, magazine journalism, community
and expertise for newspaper, magazine, Journalism; Transmedia Production; journalism and corporate communications.
internet, radio, television and corporate and News Teams; and an internship. You may also have the opportunity to work
community media contexts, and explore in a variety of broader fields such as:
news-team participation and management. There are four electives within the Bachelor »» media research
of Communication to be completed as »» organisational communications
Professional practice, such as news well as a major in Journalism. Electives »» technical communication
production, photo-journalism, internships may be chosen from other courses »» government
and work experience, is combined with a offered by the University of Western »» community groups
critical study of journalism across a range Sydney, including those in the Indigenous »» business
of digital and social media platforms. Studies major and sub-major. »» teaching (with further study).
As part of your studies, you will If you are interested in completing electives PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
have the opportunity to work on in Communication, you may consider units The course includes suites of
live projects associated with the from the other Bachelor of Communication professional units that integrate theory
community TV channel, TVS (44 digital), majors – Advertising, Media Arts and practice through problem-based
located on the Penrith campus. Production or Public Relations. For detailed learning and engagement with the
information about the course structure Greater Western Sydney community.
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES and units, visit myfuture.uws.edu.au
To graduate with a Bachelor of
Communication (with a major in INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES
Journalism), you will be required to Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian
complete the core units of the Bachelor Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units
of Communication, the Journalism is available to all UWS undergraduate
major units and elective units. students who have open electives.
The Public Relations major COURSE UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
of the UWS Bachelor of
720700 Parramatta 3F/6P 65.00
Communication gives
you valuable skills and B Communication 720705 Penrith 3F/6P 65.00
knowledge in public relations
729210 online 3F/6P nc
including consultancy,
media relations, event Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time; nc=New Course.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
management, issues and
crisis management, as well
as campaign development.
There are four electives within the You may pursue roles in:
Bachelor of Communication to be »» public relations
The course focuses on the role of the completed as well as a major in Public »» campaign development
public relations practitioner or advisor, Relations. Electives may be chosen from and management
and provides a theoretical framework of other courses offered by the University »» publicity
the industry. It also develops a strategic of Western Sydney, including those in »» media relations
understanding of the public sphere from the Indigenous Studies major and sub- »» crisis communication
national and international viewpoints. major. If you are interested in completing »» event management
electives in Communication, you may »» public affairs
The UWS Public Relations major is consider units from the other Bachelor »» teacher (with further study).
very practical. You will have numerous of Communication majors – Advertising,
opportunities to consolidate your public Journalism or Media Arts Production. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
relations knowledge with an internship The course includes suites of
and through project-based learning For detailed information about professional units that integrate theory
with employers and industry. You will the course structure and units, and practice through problem-based
also be encouraged to engage in your visit myfuture.uws.edu.au learning and engagement with the
own workplace-related projects and Greater Western Sydney community.
produce a portfolio of final material. INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES
Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
UWS Public Relations students have been Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units This course offers graduates an
successful in obtaining internships at is available to all UWS undergraduate opportunity to enter the profession of
Edelman, Australian Fashion Week, Saab students who have open electives. public relations with Public Relations
Australia, Professional Public Relations, Institute of Australia (PRIA) accreditation.
Hill and Knowlton, and Burson-Marsteller. Find out more at studyias.com.au
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time; N/A = Other selection criteria apply.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
Music is a universal art form. COURSE UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
It transcends geographical,
B Music 720720 Penrith 3F/6P N/A
national, political, cultural and
racial boundaries, and can Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
evoke the full spectrum of Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
emotions in listeners. Music
encourages introspection, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
inspires social awareness You will be selected on an interview/ To graduate with a Bachelor of Music, you
and unity, and has even been audition basis in which personal aptitude, will be required to complete 24 units. The
experience and educational qualifications core units you may study in this degree
known to inform policy.
are taken into consideration. After you include: Music History; Basic Composition;
have applied to UAC you are required Craft and Theory; Cultural Paradigms and
The UWS Bachelor of Music takes an to book yourself in for an interview/ Music; Arranging Musics; Music in Theory
eclectic, modern and inclusive approach audition and download a questionnaire and Practice; and Music and Philosophy.
to music repertoire, performance and at the University’s online audition booking
sound design. It gives you an opportunity system at uws.edu.au/admissions. Please You will select a sequence of units
to develop your professional and creative check the closing dates at this website. to form a sub-major (you may select
potential in making and appreciating more than one), choosing from:
a range of different types of music. You can also gain practical experience »» Composition: Units include:
in performance as a soloist and in Music Composition: Concepts
You will focus on repertoire and media groups, concert administration and and Creativity; The Composer-
of the 20th and 21st centuries and also production, recording, composition, Performer; Music Composition: Text
study music from earlier historical periods. audio production, library research and and Visual Interactions; and Sound
You will have opportunities to use our retrieval, film music and collaboration. Composition for Screen Media.
recording studios, multimedia and MIDI »» Sound Technologies: Units include:
laboratories, and digital audio/video suites. Introduction to the Sound Studio;
Sound Technologies and Machine
Musicianship; Sound and Performance:
Expanded Practice; and Sound
Composition for Screen Media.
»» Music Performance: Units include:
Collaboration and Live Music
Performance; The Composer-
Performer; Sound and Performance:
Expanded Practice; and Music
Performance: Repertoire and Identity.
B Communication/B Applied
720710 Parramatta 4F/7P nc
Leadership and Critical Thinking
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