Overview
Overview
Develop your ability to research, prepare and produce journalistic material for modern media formats, including online, radio and on television. You will learn about media law, the ethics of reporting and the role of journalism in society. During the course, you’ll create a portfolio of your work and have the chance to publish or broadcast your work to the general public.
In your second year, you’ll extend your creative, critical and entrepreneurial capacities through undertaking a project, and may have an opportunity to practice your journalism skills through an internship with a professional organisation.
The Journalism major is offered as part of the Master of Arts course, a hands-on course with a strong practical and industry focus, to prepare you for a career in creative practice.
High-achieving students have the option to progress to doctoral-level study.
Note: Some lectures in this course may be attended by both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
How to apply
This major sits within the the Master of Arts degree. To apply for this major, you will need to apply for the Master of Arts. In step 3 of the application process, you will be asked to confirm the major you wish to study.
Applying as a postgraduate student is easy. For information tailored to your situation, visit our easy to follow instructions to get your application started.
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How this course will make you industry ready
You may have opportunities to undertake an internship which can provide you with valuable work experience and a networking opportunity to advance your career.
In these streams you’ll be taught communication, interpersonal and research skills that will be appreciated by employers in the media industry. You may also be offered the use of modern media production equipment and facilities, and guidance by staff to help develop your ability to prepare content across print, broadcast and online media platforms. Our units have a strong practical and industry focus, which means you’ll be prepared for the workforce or creative practice.
You may also have access to a range of purpose-built student facilities and creative outlets, including the Centre for Culture and Technology, Curtin FM 100.1, Grok magazine, Hayman Theatre, the John Curtin Gallery, the Western Independent online student newspaper and an industry-standard television studio.
What jobs can the Journalism Major (MArts) course lead to?
This course can help you become a:
- Journalist
- Media Presenter
- Print Journalist
- Radio Journalist
- Television Journalist
- Photo Journalist
- Online Journalist
- Freelance Writer
- Editor
- Media Liaison Officer
- Public Relations Officer
- Communications Officer
- Copywriter
- Media Placement Coordinator.
What you'll learn
- understand the discipline of a selected field in the Arts, its theoretical underpinnings, ways of thinking and professional or creative approaches; understand and apply established knowledge, principles, and professional or creative practices in chosen aspects of the Arts
- apply logical and rational processes to analyse the components of a subject or project and engage critically with the subject matter to respond creatively within a selected communication paradigm
- determine what information is needed and where it might be found using appropriate technologies; make valid judgements and synthesise information from a range of sources and apply best practice in developing a professional or creative work in response to a particular situation
- communicate appropriately with colleagues, professional and creative contacts and the general public and develop communication skills across one or more media forms appropriate to varying situations
- assess the application of existing technologies as well as the impact of emerging technologies on a selected communication or media discipline to create an effective professional or creative work; develop the technology skills necessary for obtaining, assessing and representing relevant information. Decide on appropriate applications and systems for professional and/or creative needs
- understand and apply a range of learning strategies; take responsibility for one's own learning and development; sustain intellectual curiosity and develop a commitment to professional research, publication or performance to engage with emerging forms of theory and practice in the Arts
- think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives and apply relevant international standards, tools and practices to one’s professional or creative practice
- acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and the impact of these the Arts: recognise individual human rights, and appreciate the importance of cultural diversity and the sensitivities which may be created when engaging with and representing issues pertaining to ethnic and community groups
- demonstrate professional behaviour and standards and work collaboratively to apply them in all aspects of creative practice and production-related activities
