CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24)

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.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Bathurst Campus
Wagga 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

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School 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

Prerequisites

VFX301 or GRP322 or PHT321 or VPA303 or ADV317 or JRN207 or COM232 or COM234 or THM308 or or COM343 or VPA315

Subject Relationships

VPA320 Paired Subject

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; and
  • be able to critique both their own work and that of their peers.

Syllabus

This 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
  • Cultural diversity in global communication and creative industries

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of CCI300 in Session 2 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Discipline specific task 1: major project
60
2
Discipline specific task 2: industry research
20
3
Professional portfolio
20

Special 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.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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