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Art at Murdoch University

The School of Media Communication & Culture (MCC) offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including communication and media studies; film, television, radio and digital media production; games art and design, journalism, public relations, and gender and cultural studies. The Centre For Everyday Life, National Academy of Screen and Sound and the Media Arts Centre (MAC) make up MCC's research and production hubs.

MCC's academic staff are recognised as leaders in industry, research and scholarship and we are proud of our reputation for excellence in teaching. MCC students can expect to experience a wide variety of practical and theoretical learning activities, have access to professional production facilities and work-integrated learning opportunities and involvement in student clubs and societies. You can also contact the Academic Chair of your chosen course to get help with planning your studies.

Programs at School of Media Communication & Culture

Communication and Media Studies (BCommun)

Discover all about communicating in today's world as you learn to analyse and produce messages in traditional and new media formats. This course will equip you for careers in areas such as creative communications, marketing and media research.

Communication Management (M)

If you're a current or aspiring communications, media or PR professional, this exciting new course offers you the opportunity to extend your intellectual and professional skills. You'll gain the knowledge and strategies to pursue an exciting career in Communication Management.

Games Art and Design (BDMedia)

Discover how to create a visual experience that will make the game user feel stunned, horrified or soothed. Build your artistic skills, learn the principles of visual design and create interactive experiences with millions of interwoven parts.

Interactive Digital Design (BDMedia)

The Interactive Digital Design major is an art and design specific course, combining elements of web design and development, 3D modelling, 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics and interaction design.

Journalism (BCommun)

Are you interested in the world and passionate about communication? In this course, you'll get hands-on experience in our advanced newsrooms and studios as you learn practical skills and get an understanding of new media technologies, audiences and public opinion.

Journalism (PostGrad Cert)

In this one-semester course, you'll add a journalism qualification to your existing degree. You'll get a practical and theoretical understanding of journalism as you develop your communication skills and boost your career prospects in the media and related industries.

Journalism (PostGradDip)

In this course, you'll develop the skills you need to work in print or broadcast journalism. You'll learn about reporting and writing, print and broadcast news production, law, ethics, journalism theory, feature writing, sub-editing, desktop publishing and industry internships.

Media Management (M)

Specifically designed for media professionals and those interested in leadership roles in the media, communication and entertainment sectors. This course will equip you with the skills and strategies for an exciting career in mainstream or emerging media or media consultancy.

Media Production (PostGradCert)

This is a hands-on course which will see you work closely with your supervisor on a media production project related to a topic of your choice. You'll learn to produce and manage screen, radio or multimedia productions.

Media Production (PostGradDip)

This is a hands-on course which will see you work closely with your supervisor on a media production project related to a topic of your choice. You'll learn to produce and manage in-screen, radio or multimedia productions.

Public Relations (BCommun)

In this course, you'll learn how to plan, manage and evaluate public relations campaigns for any industry. You'll learn about the world of contemporary global media and gain new skills in conflict management and media relations.

Public Relations (PostGrad Cert)

In this course, you'll explore aspects of public relations theory and practice. You can choose to focus on a topic of interest including ethics, issues management, crisis communication, media relations, strategy development or stakeholder engagement.

Public Relations (PostGradDip)

Prepare for a dynamic career in a range of industries as you learn about public relations theory and practice. You'll explore ethics, issues management, crisis communication, media relations, strategy development and stakeholder engagement.

Screen Production (BMedia)

Learn the theory and practice of screen production as you study cinematic and photographic design, documentary, drama and experimental film, television productions, digital production, animation, e-games, interactive TV, sonic media, community and Indigenous media.

Sound (BMedia)

This exciting new major is perfect if you have an interest in music and sound. It covers live producing, recording, sound for films and games, and other creative and industrial applications of sound.

Web Communication (BDMedia)

Qualified web communicators are high in demand across the world, and in every industry. In this course you'll explore web creation and design, screen production, public relations, marketing and advertising to get the skills and experience you need for a dynamic career in web communication.

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