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COM337 Radio Workshop (24)

CSU Discipline Area: Communication (COMUN)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

Students undertake a semester-long intensive radio industry internship with a commercial radio station or network. Internships are arranged in consultation with the course coordinator and members of Commercial Radio Australia (CRA). Students are also required to undertake a field research project that allows them to interrogate an industry issue of their choice.

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Session 2
Internal Bathurst

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: COM337

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Prerequisite(s):

COM235

Enrolment restrictions:

Bachelor of Arts (Communication - Commercial Radio)

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- be able to demonstrate reflective practice in commercial radio by the construction of a report
- be able to utilise specifically chosen skills for commercial radio
- be able to demonstrate their understanding of research processes and sources for commercial radio activities

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- a 10-12 weeks supervised industry internship program, focusing on sales, promotions and copywriting - researching for commercial radio, using academic and industry research approaches - field reporting

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.

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The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.