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Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
Students will develop advanced strategic thinking capacity, build skills and resources, and explore the future of a converged world. They will also learn how to leverage these skills and capacities in a range of environments: commercial, government, and third sector. Students will extend their experience portfolio, building advanced capacities in creative/conceptual enterprise, strategic communication, new research methodologies and media production. There are opportunities to develop high-level strategic plans for real-world organisations, to deliver a multi-platform/convergent media product and to intern professionally in the field. From mobile media to social media, from gaming to strategic communication, students will acquire a thorough knowledge of the converged professional landscape.
Structure
80 credit points
Subjects
- Strategic communication
- Mobile media
- Foundations of media arts production
- Media project proposal
- Researching convergent media
- Convergent media internship
Standard entry requirements
Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in communication, information technology, society and culture, creative arts, public relations or marketing or a minimum of 5 years FTE in one of the following areas: journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, media production, communications, media relations, design, visual communication, creative arts or multimedia.
Further information
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.