Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) and Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation at UTS combines journalism and media skills with creative intelligence and innovation. Graduates gain a deep understanding of journalism and media studies, along with high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving abilities. The program's transdisciplinary approach and practical experience prepare students for a range of careers in journalism, media, and beyond.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview: The Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) and Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation is a four-year, full-time, undergraduate program offered by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). The program combines journalism and media skills with creative intelligence and innovation, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills to excel in a range of media and communication roles. Objectives: The program aims to provide students with a deep understanding of the role of journalism in a democracy and the principles of ethical and responsible reporting. Additionally, students will develop high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaborate with others. Description: The program provides a solid foundation in journalism and media studies, including writing, reporting, editing, and production. Students undertake practical journalism tasks throughout the course and are required to complete a professional internship with a media organization. They also develop skills in creative thinking, problem-solving, innovation, and entrepreneurship through the Creative Intelligence and Innovation core. The program includes:

• A focus on the high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving practices that lead to the development of innovative, creative and entrepreneurial outcomes
• Leading edge capabilities that are highly valued in the globalised world, including dealing with critical and creative thinking, invention, complexity, innovation, future scenario building and entrepreneurship, and the ability to work on their own across disciplines.

Outline:

Content: The program covers a range of topics in journalism and media studies, including:

• News reporting and writing
• Feature writing
• Editing
• Production
• Media ethics
• Media law
• Social media
• Digital journalism
• Data journalism
• Journalism in a global context
Structure: The program is a four-year, full-time program. Year 1 provides a foundation in journalism and media studies, including core subjects in writing, reporting, editing, and production. Year 2 builds on these foundations, with students developing their skills in specific areas of journalism and media studies. Year 3 includes a professional internship and research project, along with advanced studies. Year 4 focuses on capstone projects and professional development. Course Schedule: Year 1 includes core subjects in Citizenship and Communication, Media Law and Ethics, News Now, along with 6 credit points of stream choice subjects. Year 2 includes core subjects in Communicating Difference, Sound Journalism, Visual Journalism, Digital Journalism Research. Year 3 includes electives and stream choice subjects, along with the professional internship and research project. Year 4 includes industry innovation project, professional project, and transdisciplinary practice at the cutting edge. Modules: The program includes a combination of mandatory and elective modules. Mandatory modules provide a foundation in the core areas of journalism and media studies. Elective modules allow students to specialize in specific areas of interest. Modules Include:
• Citizenship and Communication
• Media Law and Ethics
• News Now
• Communicating Difference
• Sound Journalism
• Visual Journalism
• Digital Journalism Research
• Electives
• Professional internship
• Research project
• Industry innovation project
• Professional project
• Transdisciplinary Practice at the Cutting Edge

Assessment:

Methods: Assessment methods include written assignments, practical projects, presentations, exams, and portfolios. Criteria: Assignments are typically assessed on the basis of their accuracy, clarity, and originality. Practical projects are assessed on the basis of their quality and effectiveness. Presentations are assessed on the basis of their delivery and content. Exams are assessed on the basis of their content and accuracy. Portfolios are assessed on the basis of their overall quality and consistency.

Teaching:

Methods: Teaching methods include face-to-face lectures, tutorials, workshops, and online learning. Lectures provide students with a broad overview of the subject matter. Tutorials allow students to discuss the material in more detail and receive feedback on their work. Workshops provide students with the opportunity to develop practical skills. Online learning materials include readings, videos, and interactive exercises. Faculty: The program is taught by a team of experienced and passionate academics and industry professionals. The faculty includes award-winning journalists, editors, producers, and media researchers. Unique Approaches: The program is characterized by its transdisciplinary approach, which combines journalism and media studies with creative intelligence and innovation. This approach allows students to develop a unique skill set that is highly sought-after in the modern media landscape. The program also provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience through internships and other practical activities.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths: Graduates of this program are qualified for a range of career paths in journalism and media, including:

• Reporter
• Producer
• Editor
• Social media editor
• Sub-editor
• Feature and freelance journalist
• Investigative journalist
• Researcher
• Print, broadcast and online media content producer
Opportunities: Graduates of the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) and Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. They may work in traditional media organizations such as newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. They may also work in online media, public relations, or corporate communications. Outcomes: Graduates of this program are highly sought after by employers due to their combination of journalism and media skills with creative intelligence and innovation. They are well-prepared for careers in the media industry and beyond.