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CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24)

Abstract

This subject consolidates the students’ learning over the whole course and provides a foundation for life-long learning. It is organised around projects which develop professional-standard practice. Students will reflect critically on personal and professional roles and challenges, including the value of cultural diversity in communication and creative industries.

 

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
OnlineWagga Wagga Campus
On CampusBathurst Campus
On CampusWagga Wagga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: CCI300
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

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

Enrolment restrictions

This subject is offered to final year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Stage and Screen (with specialisations), Bachelor of Communication (with specialisations) and Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (with specialisations), Bachelor of Communication (Advertising) / Bachelor of Business (Marketing), Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations) / Bachelor of Business Studies, Bachelor of Sports Studies / Bachelor of Communication (Journalism). Not available to students who have successfully completed:
VPA319
ADV314
COM320
THM302
JRN326
COM337
Prerequisite(s)
VFX301 or GRP322 or PHT321 or VPA303 or ADV317 or JRN207 or COM232 or COM234 or THM308

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to complete a complex project to professional standards for external/professional clients/commissioners/audiences;
  • be able to work independently and as effective collaborative practitioners;
  • be able to reflect on personal learning and achievements, as well as identify areas for future development;
  • be able to critically reflect on professional issues in communication and creative industries including cultural diversity;
  • be able to critique both their own work and that of their peers

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • researching and managing complex projects from planning to evaluation;
  • professional behaviours, project management and critical reflection on roles in groups;
  • producing a body of work to specific briefs and external demands;
  • principles of reflective practice and life-long learning; and
  • cultural diversity in global communication and creative industries.

Specialised Resources

This subject will use authentic learning environments including but not limited to existing studios, labs and technical facilities of the School of Communication and Creative Industries.

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.