Monash University Arts Undergraduate Handbook, 1997

Objectives

On completion of a major sequence in mass communication, students are expected to have developed:

specialised but flexible skills in describing and analysing the organisation, the processes, and the diverse uses and effects of `traditional' and `new' mass communications technologies, from print to electronic media and film;
an understanding of the practical operation of these media as well as the social and cultural dimensions of mass communications, considering the audiences, producers and policy-makers involved;
skills in using language, image and media delivery systems to communicate effectively.

Mass communications is an interdisciplinary major offering a range of subjects designed to equip students with specialised but flexible skills in describing and analysing the organisation, processes, diverse uses and effects of `traditional' and `new' mass communications technologies (print, electronic and film) as these are integral components of modern societies. The major will provide an understanding of the practical operation of these media as well as the social and cultural dimensions of mass communications, considering the audiences, producers and policy-makers involved. Students will be equipped with skills in utilising language, image and media delivery systems to communicate effectively.

Students completing a mass communications major must complete fifty-two points, including twelve points at first level, sixteen points at second level, twenty-four points at third. Students must complete all of the compulsory subjects and one of `Authorship and writing' or `Screen studies'. To complete a minor, students must complete four of the compulsory subjects, noting that prerequisites apply for upper-level subjects. Students may only include an elective subject if they have already completed both `Authorship and writing' and `Screen studies'.

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