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COM337 Radio Workshop (24)

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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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Arts (Communication - Commercial Radio)
Prerequisite(s)
COM235

Learning Outcomes

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

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.