Master of Publishing and Communications

Course D12-AA (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview: The Master of Publishing and Communication provides students with vocational skills, theoretical knowledge and industry exposure to build a successful career in the publishing and communication sectors. Alongside a strong focus on publishing practices and technologies, with hands-on subjects in editing, production and business practices, the course offers sustained and stimulating analyses of the political, commercial and historical dynamics of print cultures.

Course coordinator:
Ms Jenny Lee
School of Culture and Communication
Email: jenny.lee@unimelb.edu.au
Objectives:

Students who successfully complete the Master of Arts should have:

  • an advanced knowledge of editorial principles and methods across a range of genres and media;
  • a detailed understanding of the use of computers in editing and publishing for print and digital media;
  • a sound knowledge of the commercial aspects of publishing;
  • a highly developed understanding of the organisation and operation of the publishing industries in Australia and the Asia Pacific region;
  • a detailed and practical knowledge of effective communications strategies in business and professional contexts; and
  • advanced skills in researching, writing and thinking critically about challenges facing the publishing and communications industries.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:

200 point program Duration: 2 years full-time/ up to 4 years part-time

First 100 points:

  • two compulsory subjects
  • a minimum of four optional subjects
  • a maximum of two additional subjects

Second 100 points:

  • level five electives to a total of 100 points

or

  • thesis (37.5 points)
  • one core subject
  • four electives

A total of 200 points. Subjects are 12.5 points each unless indicated otherwise.

150 point program Duration: 1.5 years full-time/ up to 3 years part-time

First 50 points:

  • two core subjects
  • two optional subjects

Second 100 points:

  • level five electives to a total of 100 points

or

  • thesis (37.5 points)
  • one core subject
  • four level five electives

A total of 150 points. Subjects are 12.5 points each unless indicated otherwise.

100 point program Duration: 1 year full-time/ up to 2 years part-time

  • level five electives to a total of 100 points

or

  • level five electives plus a maximum of two of the level four core subjects to total 100 points *

or

  • thesis (37.5 points)
  • one core subject
  • four level five electives

A total of 100 points. Subjects are 12.5 points each unless indicated otherwise.

* Note: Students seeking to undertake this option in the 100 point program need permission in writing from the course coordinator to undertake the two core level four subjects.
Subject Options: First 100 pointsCompulsory subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Optional subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Additional subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Students in the first year of the Masters program may undertake the following Level 5 subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Second 100 points
Thesis subject
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
37.50

Core subject (for students enrolled in the thesis)
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Level five Elective Subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
25
Semester 1, Semester 2
25

The following level five elective subjects are available with written permission of the subject coordinator, which is based on the submission of a 5000 word folio.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Entry Requirements: 1. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant’s ability to pursue successfully the course using the following criteria –

For the 200 point program
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) over the relevant subjects or equivalent.

For the 150 point program
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects , and the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Editing and Communications); or equivalent;
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects and one year of documented, relevant work experience, or equivalent; or
• an honours degree in a cognate discipline with at least H2B (70%), or equivalent.

For the 100 point program
• the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications) with a grade average of at least a H2B (70%) grade average; or
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects, and the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Editing and Communications) with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) and at least one year's documented, relevant work experience, or equivalent; or
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects and two years (full-time equivalent) of documented relevant professional experience.

2. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: www.culture-communication.unimelb.edu.au

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