COM128 Building your Professional Profile (8)

This subject aims to introduce students to the professional practice of communication and employment in the sub-disciplines of strategic communication, news and media and design and content creation. It is designed to provide a broad understanding of contemporary communication practice in a national and international context. Students will learn how to present themselves as a personal brand, how to begin developing professional networks and reputational concepts to inform the building of their professional profile and e-portfolio. This subject is one of four introductory subjects that build the theoretical and discipline specific skills essential for communication professionals. 

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: COM128. 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 Information and Communication Studies

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to produce evidence of developing skills in academic learning and professional practice competencies and attitudes conducive to employment in the communication profession;
  • be able to identify and describe the key competencies required of communication professionals;
  • be able to describe and explain current social, economic, political and technological issues shaping communication practice;
  • be able to analyse, create and reflect on the components parts of a digital identity; and
  • be able to plan and design an e-portfolio and digital identity as an emerging practitioner.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Personal values
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Professionalism
  • Career development
  • Building professional brand value
  • Written and visual digital literacy
  • Reputation management
  • Networking
  • Professional portfolios
  • Professional capabilities: self-awareness, knowledge and attitudes

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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