Communications and Media with Arts The University of Notre Dame Australia

Overview

The Communications and Media with Arts BCM/BA program from The University of Notre Dame Australia explores the principles and techniques of communications and media by examining and creating print, screen and multimedia texts, using traditional, and new and emerging media and screen production technologies. The Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree allows you to complete an in-depth study in a humanities or social science subject from a wide range of disciplines and to develop skills that will enable you to apply your knowledge in a range of situations and contribute effectively to the cultural and intellectual life of society.

Communications and media are an exciting and inescapable part of modern life. With the advent of social media, the 24-hour news cycle and the development of citizen journalism, as well as the multiplatform delivery of film and screen production, the traditional media landscape has changed beyond recognition. This has presented new opportunities and avenues of communication for filmmakers, journalists, photographers and other media practitioners.

You will complete a Major in either Journalism or Film and Screen Production or Photography. You then have a lot of choice – you can complete a second Major in one of these three areas or a Minor. Or you can complete a second Major or Minor in a complementary area of study from a range of humanities, science and social science disciplines. See the Program Requirements below for specific details.

The Bachelor of Arts component will develop your ability to analyse, interpret, deliberate, draw conclusions, communicate, work as a team member and problem-solve. You will be able to consider multiple perspectives and handle ambiguity and uncertainty. These are the skills needed in the 21st century workplace and they will complement your study of the Bachelor of Communications and Media perfectly.

You will study an Arts Major in a humanities or social science area of your choice which will give you in-depth, specialist knowledge and skills that will allow you to contribute effectively to the cultural and intellectual life of society. Our Majors include English Literature, Social Justice, Politics and International Relations, History, Archaeology, Theatre Studies, Journalism and Film and Screen Production. See the Program Requirements for the complete list.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; many employers will welcome the transferable skills. The following careers are open to graduates of this program: photographer working in many areas such as news, sport, travel, fashion, science, portraiture, or advertising; photojournalist, advertising art director, multimedia specialist.