Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries
Edith Cowan College
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 01312J
This program focuses on both theoretical and practical dimensions of communications. It provides introductory level units in which students will acquire the fundamental skills that are essential to the program and their future career. The program is identical to the first year of university studies. On successful completion, students are eligible to enter second year of University with advanced standing.
Structure
8 units over 2 or 3 trimesters.
Subjects
- Advertising
- Animation
- Broadcasting
- English
- Environmental and spatial design
- Fashion
- Film and video
- Games and interactivity
- Graphic design
- History
- Journalism
- Media and cultural studies
- Photomedia
- Politics and international relations
- Public relations
- Screen studies
- Visual arts
- Writing
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Or mature age entry
- Proof of English proficiency
Study pathways
Graduates may transfer into the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Media and Communications, Bachelor of Contemporary Arts, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management or Bachelor of Marketing Advertising and Public Relations at Edith Cowan University (with a choice of majors) (8 credits).
