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COMMS 104
: Advertising and Society2020 Semester Two (1205)
A critical examination of advertising and advertisements focusing on the role advertising plays in consumer culture. Advertisements from a diverse range of media are studied in order to analyse how advertisements construct and disseminate meaning. The course investigates how advertising engages with the logic of wider cultural and global transformations with consideration given to both consumer and industry perspectives.
Restriction: FTVMS 110, 110G
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COMMS 104G
: Advertising and Society2021 Semester Two (1215)
A critical examination of advertising and advertisements focusing on the role advertising plays in consumer culture. Advertisements from a diverse range of media are studied in order to analyse how advertisements construct and disseminate meaning. The course investigates how advertising engages with the logic of wider cultural and global transformations with consideration given to both consumer and industry perspectives.
Restriction: FTVMS 110, 110G
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COMMS 104G
: Advertising and Society2020 Semester Two (1205)
A critical examination of advertising and advertisements focusing on the role advertising plays in consumer culture. Advertisements from a diverse range of media are studied in order to analyse how advertisements construct and disseminate meaning. The course investigates how advertising engages with the logic of wider cultural and global transformations with consideration given to both consumer and industry perspectives.
Restriction: FTVMS 110, 110G
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COMMS 105
: Introduction to Communication and Leadership2023 Semester Two (1235)
Introduces key concepts and theories of leadership with an emphasis on the fundamental role of communication. Explores the diverse contexts in which leadership operates: from complex and hierarchical organisations to small start-up enterprises; and from large public institutions to community groups. Considers the strengths and weaknesses of different styles and practices of leadership communication in light of real-world examples.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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COMMS 105
: Introduction to Communication and Leadership2022 Semester Two (1225)
Introduces key concepts and theories of leadership with an emphasis on the fundamental role of communication. Explores the diverse contexts in which leadership operates: from complex and hierarchical organisations to small start-up enterprises; and from large public institutions to community groups. Considers the strengths and weaknesses of different styles and practices of leadership communication in light of real-world examples.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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COMMS 201
: Journalism Studies2022 Semester One (1223)
Explores journalism and the news media, examining their histories and contemporary state. Students gain knowledge about how the news media influences culture and society and will examine how recent social, political, and technological shifts have impacted on journalism. This course is primarily theoretical but has a practical component that involves news writing.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses
Restriction: FTVMS 225
Restriction: FTVMS 225
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COMMS 201
: Journalism Studies2021 Semester One (1213)
Explores journalism, communications and the news media, examining the history and contemporary state of such practices from a theoretical, rather than practical, perspective. Students gain knowledge about the profound impact that social, political and technological shifts have had on the field of communications today and discuss their implications for popular, professional and citizen journalism.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses
Restriction: FTVMS 225
Restriction: FTVMS 225
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COMMS 201
: Journalism Studies2020 Semester One (1203)
Explores journalism, communications and the news media, examining the history and contemporary state of such practices from a theoretical, rather than practical, perspective. Students gain knowledge about the profound impact that social, political and technological shifts have had on the field of communications today and discuss their implications for popular, professional and citizen journalism.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses
Restriction: FTVMS 225
Restriction: FTVMS 225
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COMMS 202
: Audiences and Users2020 Semester Two (1205)
Examines the ways that audiences have been conceived, addressed, measured and empowered in the context of the history and technologies of communication media. Theories of reception to be studied include uses and gratifications models, consumer behaviourism, passive versus active audiences, the rise of the ‘prosumer’, modes of engagement and fan discourses. Students will also learn about audience research methods.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses
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COMMS 203
: Television Journalism2021 Semester Two (1215)
A practical course where students explore the production of current affairs journalism. Students learn to write, video, present and edit short news items in the field and integrate these into a multi-camera production recorded as live in the television studio. Studio skills include directing, production management, multi-cam scripting, vision switching, presenting and interviewing within a framework of current industry practice.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses
Restriction: FTVMS 201
Restriction: FTVMS 201
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COMMS 203
: Television Journalism2020 Semester Two (1205)
A practical course where students explore the production of current affairs journalism. Students learn to write, video, present and edit short news items in the field and integrate these into a multi-camera production recorded as live in the television studio. Studio skills include directing, production management, multi-cam scripting, vision switching, presenting and interviewing within a framework of current industry practice.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses
Restriction: FTVMS 201
Restriction: FTVMS 201
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COMMS 206
: Special Topic: Persuasion and Power2020 Semester One (1203)
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA courses
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COMMS 207
: Communication Research Methods2024 Semester One (1243)
Introduces students to a variety of research methods in communication studies. Students learn about the foundations of, and approaches to qualitative and quantitative methods and acquire an array of techniques to collect data, such as individual and focus group interviews, participant observation, and surveys, as well as different forms of data analysis.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
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COMMS 207
: Communication Research Methods2023 Semester Two (1235)
Introduces students to a variety of research methods in communication studies. Students learn about the foundations of, and approaches to qualitative and quantitative methods and acquire an array of techniques to collect data, such as individual and focus group interviews, participant observation, and surveys, as well as different forms of data analysis.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
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COMMS 207
: Communication Research Methods2022 Semester One (1223)
Introduces students to a variety of research methods in communication studies. Students learn about the foundations of, and approaches to qualitative and quantitative methods and acquire an array of techniques to collect data, such as individual and focus group interviews, participant observation, and surveys, as well as different forms of data analysis.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
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COMMS 208
: Digital Communication Ethics2024 Semester Two (1245)
Addresses applied ethical issues arising in digital journalism, social media, “big data” surveillance and privacy, algorithmic bias, and software design. As digital media expand beyond the personal computer, there is an increase of ethical issues pertaining to mobile devices, GPS navigation, biometric modelling, artificial intelligence, and the ever-expanding range of wired devices tracking us through the so-called ‘internet of things’.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed
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COMMS 208
: Digital Communication Ethics2023 Semester Two (1235)
Addresses applied ethical issues arising in digital journalism, social media, “big data” surveillance and privacy, algorithmic bias, and software design. As digital media expand beyond the personal computer, there is an increase of ethical issues pertaining to mobile devices, GPS navigation, biometric modelling, artificial intelligence, and the ever-expanding range of wired devices tracking us through the so-called ‘internet of things’.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed
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COMMS 208
: Digital Communication Ethics2022 Semester One (1223)
Addresses applied ethical issues arising in digital journalism, social media, “big data” surveillance and privacy, algorithmic bias, and software design. As digital media expand beyond the personal computer, there is an increase of ethical issues pertaining to mobile devices, GPS navigation, biometric modelling, artificial intelligence, and the ever-expanding range of wired devices tracking us through the so-called ‘internet of things’.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed
544
COMMS 208
: Digital Communication Ethics2021 Semester One (1213)
Addresses applied ethical issues arising in digital journalism, social media, “big data” surveillance and privacy, algorithmic bias, and software design. As digital media expand beyond the personal computer, there is an increase of ethical issues pertaining to mobile devices, GPS navigation, biometric modelling, artificial intelligence, and the ever-expanding range of wired devices tracking us through the so-called ‘internet of things’.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed
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COMMS 208
: Digital Communication Ethics2020 Semester One (1203)
Addresses applied ethical issues arising in digital journalism, social media, “big data” surveillance and privacy, algorithmic bias, and software design. As digital media expand beyond the personal computer, there is an increase of ethical issues pertaining to mobile devices, GPS navigation, biometric modelling, artificial intelligence, and the ever-expanding range of wired devices tracking us through the so-called ‘internet of things’.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed
546
COMMS 210
: Practicing Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds2024 Semester One (1243)
Builds on COMMS 101 to develop students’ cultural competencies and understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures. Particular emphasis is given to the concept of whakawhanaungatanga and protocols surrounding engagement, consultation and partnership with Māori and Pacific communities.
Prerequisite: COMMS 101 and 45 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
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COMMS 210
: Practicing Communication in Māori and Pacific Worlds2023 Semester One (1233)
Builds on COMMS 101 to develop students’ cultural competencies and understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures. Particular emphasis is given to the concept of whakawhanaungatanga and protocols surrounding engagement, consultation and partnership with Māori and Pacific communities.
Prerequisite: COMMS 101 and 45 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
548
COMMS 212
: Narratives of Social Change2024 Semester One (1243)
Investigates how the presentation of information shapes public attitudes and behaviours. Explores how public communication via news, social media and public awareness campaigns influence public understanding, engagement and behaviour. Key ideas explored in this course include: discourse; framing; rhetoric; and the interplay of words, images and sounds in multimodal communication.
Prerequisite: COMMS 102 and 45 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
549
COMMS 212
: Narratives of Social Change2023 Semester One (1233)
Investigates how the presentation of information shapes public attitudes and behaviours. Explores how public communication via news, social media and public awareness campaigns influence public understanding, engagement and behaviour. Key ideas explored in this course include: discourse; framing; rhetoric; and the interplay of words, images and sounds in multimodal communication.
Prerequisite: COMMS 102 and 45 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
550
COMMS 213
: Communication and Persuasion2023 Semester Two (1235)
Explores theories and practices of persuasive communication. Students will develop competencies through practical exercises and case study investigations. The course will also emphasise the ethics of persuasive communication, exploring themes such as the difference between persuasion and manipulation, and the relationship between persuasion and power.
Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in BA or BC courses
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