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This year we have three new diplomas and one new programme. Find out more!

 
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Diploma in Communication and Information Design (R32)

Course Structure 2009

To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 30 modules. The course consists of foundation modules, core discipline modules and specialisation modules. The course structure of the diploma is as follows:

1) Core-General
10 compulsory module units:

G101 Cognitive Process and Problem
Solving I
G102 Cognitive Process and Problem Solving II
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
G104 Contemporary Issues in Culture and Aesthetics
G105 Enterprise Skills I
B216 Marketing
A101 Sciences
C111 Web and New Media Communication
A113 Mathematics
T201 Creative Concepts

2) Core-Discipline
7 compulsory module units:

M201 Communication Theories
M202 Media Writing
M203 Effective Presentation Skills
M204 Cross Cultural Communication
M205 Research Methods
M206 Ethics and IP in the Media
M342 Visual Communication

3) Core-Specialisation
Journalism and PR & Marketing Communication

Choose 4 out of 8 module units:

M311 Fundamentals of Broadcast Journalism
M312 Introduction to Print
M313 Development Journalism
M314 Editorial and Feature Writing
M331 Research and Marketing Communication
M332 Campaigns and Advertisement Design
M333 Event Management
M334 Branding

4) Elective
Choose 3 from specified Elective and core-specialisation categories.

5) Freely Chosen Modules
Choose 2 module units offered by the RP Schools and Centres.

6) Industry Orientation Programme

G901 Creative Engagement
G903 Portfolio Development
G301 Project I
G302 Project II

For students who join before the 2009 intake, please click on the Prospectus for detailed information.

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