Prepares students for employment in a range of professions that cater to the changing needs of our media-saturated society. Students are able to specialise in a particular media area and to develop superior skills in communication practice and innovative creative outputs. Students acquire knowledge about the cultural impact of the media and gain critical insights into our local and globalised world to help them make a meaningful contribution to society. Broadcasting Major Provides an introduction to contemporary broadcast media, including conventional radio and television, as well as web-based and mobile technologies. The major equips students with key concepts, skills, attitudes and values required by broadcasters in the digital age. A key characteristic of the major is the development of critical appraisal skills, as applied in broadcasting, to varying degrees across all units. The ability to generate ideas is a cornerstone of the major, for example, editorial decision-making and identifying suitable interviewees. Students will examine a wide range of issues and learn to contextualize content for broadcast. Broadcasting is responsive to the news cycle, which may include content associated with the development of cross-cultural and international outlook. This includes addressing indigenous cultural issues. The major has been developed in consultation with industry, and a strong feature is an ongoing relationship with the broadcasting community. This includes continued consultation with broadcast employers and revision of unit content to match industry requirements. All tutors and lecturers are professional broadcasters or journalists. The acquisition of high-level oral and written English language knowledge and skills is an essential element of this major. Work produced by broadcasting students can provide information to benefit the wider community by being published or broadcast. Learning Outcomes Apply knowledge and skills including interviewing, ad-libbing, observation/description and vocal techniques necessary for presenting in Broadcasting. Critically appraise and communicate Broadcasting information in a range of professional contexts, for diverse audiences, through script writing, reporting, presenting and editorials. Critically review, analyse and contextualise knowledge in Broadcasting to relay a story in real world conditions. Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge with depth of the theories and techniques of broadcasting including legal and ethical considerations. Demonstrate independence and responsibility for own learning through reflecting on and evaluating personal practices, performance and feedback in Broadcasting. Exercise critical thinking and judgement to examine a wide range of issues and plan suitable content for broadcast. Use initiative, judgement to gather, research, write, produce and present articles of a publishable standard across television news and current affairs journalism. Employment opportunities This degree provides students with advanced communication and critical engagement skills that are essential in a wide range of professions. Possible future job titles Broadcaster, Journalist, Writer, Public Relations Consultant, Communications Officer, Film Maker, Script Writer, Social Media Analyst, Media Commentator, Media Buyer