Communication (2022)

For a list of major and minor subjects available for the Bachelor of Communication, please see the following page.

Communication is not available as a major or minor; the papers listed below comprise the core of the Bachelor of Communication.

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• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  COMMS100	Fundamental Skills for Media and Creative Industries	15.0	22B (Hamilton)
  This paper introduces students to creative technologies and tools that enable the development of creative ideas and expression in a digital world. Students will develop key skills necessary to generate creative works and projects in an interdisciplinary environment that comprise and blends visual art, design layout, audio-visual pr...
  COMMS101	Communication Competencies	15.0	22A (Hamilton)
  This paper introduces students to the significance and meaning associated with our everyday communication choices. From inscriptional technologies (pencil, pen, typewriter, word processor), modes of address to communication applications, these choices serve to communicate something about the message maker and the appropriateness an...
  COMMS102	Communication in a Digital World	15.0	22A (Hamilton)
  This paper introduces students to communication practices, concepts, and issues that they are likely to encounter as citizens, communicating professionals, community members, and participants in a highly mediated online world.
  COMMS103	Communication and Organising	15.0	22B (Hamilton)
  The paper introduces students to key communication theories within organisational contexts. It will demonstrate the power of communication in constructing organisational and social reality. The paper will also provide a brief introduction to three major organisational communication practices: public relations, marketing and leaders...

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  COMMS200	Communication Ethics	15.0	22A (Hamilton)
  This paper provides a foundation in communication ethics by working with students to examine, negotiate, and take sound decisions on ethical issues in a variety of contexts including interpersonal, intercultural, organisational, societal, mass media, and social media ones.
  COMMS202	Intercultural Perspectives in Communication	15.0	22B (Hamilton)
  This paper examines concepts of intercultural communication where consideration is given to individual and cross cultural values and practice. Communication will be considered through a range of themes including Treaty partnership in Aotearoa, cultural understanding and influences, perceptions and personality, motivation, decision ...

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  COMMS300	Communication Consulting Project	15.0	No occurrences
  This paper introduces the use of action research methodology for an integrated work experience to identify communication needs in specific organisations from business, government, community or non-profit sector. Needs assessments and interventions are covered.