{"id":276,"date":"2023-09-18T08:08:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T08:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/courses\/postgraduate-courses\/graduate-certificate-in-business-2\/"},"modified":"2024-01-26T07:24:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T07:24:25","slug":"journalism-and-web-media","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/courses\/undergraduate-courses\/bachelor-of-communications-top-up\/journalism-and-web-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Journalism Communication and Web Media Specialisation"},"content":{"rendered":"<section\n                class=\"block tabs\"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Tabs\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n\n    <div class=\"grid tabs--vertical \">\n    <div class=\"tab-group-wrap tab-group-wrap--sticky\">\n        <ul class=\"tab-group\">\n                            <li class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a class=\"tab-group__link\" href=\"#tab-dom-course-essentials\">Course essentials<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n                                            <div class=\"content content--mobile hidden-from-nb\">\n                            <h3 class=\"h2\">Course essentials<\/h3>\n                            <table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nCurtin Singapore Campus<\/td>\n<td><strong>Study Method:<\/strong><br \/>\nOn-Campus<\/td>\n<td><strong>Study Mode<\/strong><br \/>\nFull-time or part-time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Intake:<\/strong><br \/>\nFebruary, July, November<\/td>\n<td><strong>Duration:<\/strong><br \/>\n16 months full-time (4 trimesters) or part-time equivalent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs__tabs\">\n                    <div id=\"tab-dom-course-essentials\" class=\"content content--desktop\">\n                <h3 class=\"h2\">Course essentials<\/h3>\n                <table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nCurtin Singapore Campus<\/td>\n<td><strong>Study Method:<\/strong><br \/>\nOn-Campus<\/td>\n<td><strong>Study Mode<\/strong><br \/>\nFull-time or part-time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Intake:<\/strong><br \/>\nFebruary, July, November<\/td>\n<td><strong>Duration:<\/strong><br \/>\n16 months full-time (4 trimesters) or part-time equivalent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section          class=\"block button-block\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Button block\"\n         data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"#course-structure\" class=\"button button--black\" target=\"_top\">SEE FULL COURSE STRUCTURE<\/a>    \n<\/section>\n\n\n<section          class=\"block button-block\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Button block\"\n         data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"#outline\" class=\"button button--black\" target=\"_top\">Outline<\/a>            <a href=\"#admission\" class=\"button button--black\" target=\"_top\">Admission Criteria<\/a>            <a href=\"#fees\" class=\"button button--black\" target=\"_top\">Fees &amp; Charges<\/a>            <a href=\"#apply\" class=\"button button--black\" target=\"_top\">How to apply<\/a>    \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Journalism Communication:&nbsp;<\/strong>The study of journalism encompasses many of the most important areas for learning and discussion in the world right now: truth, fake news, freedom of speech, cancel culture, democratic structures, media literacy, and critical thinking. Students in the Journalism Communication Specialisation learn practical reporting skills such as research, interviewing, writing and presenting. They are introduced to contemporary multimedia journalism and learn how to report for audio, video and online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Web Media:&nbsp;<\/strong>This specialisation provides a pathway to a career in the expanding field of web-based media and communications, from website creation to online community management. It emphasises social media and networking, and units combine practical components with core concepts to give you the necessary understanding and skills you need in the online environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"course-structure\">Course Structure<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Credits needed to graduate: 400.<\/strong><br>Each unit is 25 credits unless stated otherwise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trimester 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/31\/317474.html\">Introduction to Journalism \u2013 Broadcast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/31\/318398.html\">News Writing and Reporting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/32\/320108.html\">Asian Media in Transition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/31\/318380.html\">Digital Culture and Everyday Life<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trimester 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/32\/320107.html\">Media, Culture and Consumption<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/31\/318371.html\">Writing on the Web<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Elective<\/li>\n<li>Elective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trimester 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-media-law-and-ethics--jour2005v2\">Media Law and Ethics&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/31\/318198.html\">The Digital Economy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Elective<\/li>\n<li>Elective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trimester 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/31\/318403.html\">Radio News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/31\/318378.html\">Web Media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.curtin.edu.au\/units\/unit-ug-media-and-communications-capstone--coms3001v1\">Media and Communications Capstone<\/a>&nbsp;(50 credits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Units are not necessarily shown in the order studied. Units are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"admission\">Admission Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qualifications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Successful completion of the Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A recognised diploma in related field will be assessed for entry into the second year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A local polytechnic diploma in related field will be assessed for entry into the third year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block tabs\"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Tabs\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n\n    <div class=\"tabs--horizontal \">\n    <div class=\"tab-group-wrap tab-group-wrap--sticky\">\n        <ul class=\"tab-group\">\n                            <li class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a class=\"tab-group__link\" href=\"#tab-dom-english-requirements\">English requirements<\/a>\n                                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs__tabs\">\n                    <div id=\"tab-dom-english-requirements\" class=\"content content--desktop\">\n                <h3 class=\"h2\">English requirements<\/h3>\n                <table style=\"border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Writing<\/td>\n<td>6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Speaking<\/td>\n<td>6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reading<\/td>\n<td>6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Listening<\/td>\n<td>6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Overall band score<\/td>\n<td>6.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Other notes<\/p>\n<p>Local polytechnic diploma qualifications are accepted into the course.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/curtin.edu.sg\/how-to-apply\/admission-criteria\/\">View the full list of entry requirements.<\/a><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fees\">Fees and Charges<\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tuition fee for local students<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fee before 9% GST<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fee including 9% GST<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total tuition fee<\/td>\n<td>S$26,320<\/td>\n<td>S$28,688.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Payable over four trimester instalments<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tuition fee for international students<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fee before 9% GST<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fee including 9% GST<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total tuition fee<\/td>\n<td>S$37,600<\/td>\n<td>S$40,984<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Payable over four trimester instalments<\/p>\n<p>Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/curtin.edu.sg\/future-students\/fees-charges\/\">View our fees and charges page for full details.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p>This course can help you become a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Journalist<\/li>\n<li>Copywriter<\/li>\n<li>Communications Officer<\/li>\n<li>Web Communications Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Social Media Advisor<\/li>\n<li>Web Designer, Developer, Writer or Editor<\/li>\n<li>Online Writer<\/li>\n<li>Digital Content Creator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Credit for previous study<\/h3>\n<p>If you have previously studied in this field, you are encouraged to contact Curtin Singapore to discuss eligibility for Credit for Recognised Learning (credit for unit exemptions). A local polytechnic diploma in related field will be assessed for entry into the third year.<\/p>\n\n\n<section\n        id=\"apply\"        class=\"block cards-image block--no-indent\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"how-to-apply\">How to apply<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\" data-card-size=\"standard\" data-card-count=\"3\" data-card-background=\"white\">\n                    <div id=\"domestic-applicants\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Dom.png\" alt=\"Domestic applicants\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Domestic applicants<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Application information for Singapore citizens, permanent residents, and working pass holders.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card__links\"><ul class=\"link-list link-list--magenta pink-links\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/curtin.edu.sg\/how-to-apply\/domestic-applicants\/\" aria-label=\"Find out more\"\n                                           target=\"_top\">Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"international-applicants\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Intl.png\" alt=\"International applicants\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">International applicants<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Application information for international students who require a student\u2019s pass to study in Singapore.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card__links\"><ul class=\"link-list link-list--magenta pink-links\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/curtin.edu.sg\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\" aria-label=\"Find out more\"\n                                           target=\"_top\">Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"apply-via-an-agent\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Agent.png\" alt=\"Apply via an agent\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Apply via an agent<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p>You can apply directly to Curtin Singapore or go through a registered agent.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card__links\"><ul class=\"link-list link-list--magenta pink-links\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/curtin.edu.sg\/how-to-apply\/apply-via-an-agent\/\" aria-label=\"Find out more\"\n                                           target=\"_top\">Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Outline Journalism Communication:&nbsp;The study of journalism encompasses many of the most important areas for learning [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":110,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-276","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/276","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=276"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/276\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/110"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=276"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlas.curtin.edu.au\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=276"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}