Foundation Studies Program (Standard) - Arts (X0F:1) (0100808) + Diploma of Arts - Media and Communication (A1A) (0100746)

Program Description Foundation Studies Program (Standard) - Arts (X0F:1) (0100808): The Foundation Studies program is a direct academic pathway to first-year undergraduate degree study, or an equivalent. The program acts as a bridging course for international students who wish to study a university undergraduate degree course but who don’t yet meet academic requirements and/or have the English language skills for tertiary study.

To successfully complete the program, students must achieve a 50% pass in all units, including English.

Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can enter one of the University of Tasmania’s undergraduate degree courses.

Diploma of Arts - Media and Communication (A1A): The Diploma of Arts provides students with opportunities to interpret human culture and behaviour from different perspectives and periods. Their studies will explore today’s big questions. They will learn how to support the social and economic development of the human race and/or to be immersed in creativity, performance and innovation.

This award is designed to allow students to choose their path: it can be the first year of Bachelor of Arts study, or they may enroll in this degree to pursue their passion and undertake one of the majors in the Bachelor of Arts. The Diploma of Arts gives them the flexibility to choose from a wide range of subjects with over twenty named majors and minors, they can select subjects to build their knowledge, and electives to enhance skills.

From 24-hour news cycles and endless streaming services to social media posts building brands and inspiring social change, media and communication connect every aspect of personal and professional lives. Media and communication graduates are sought by many industries looking for people whose understanding of media goes beyond their favourite shows and social media accounts. An understanding of media and communication opens doors to a wide range of exciting careers.

The Media School is uniquely co-located with leading media organisations in Hobart. Students will bump shoulders and share facilities with practitioners from the news, communication and the screen industries. Outside, they are a short walk from Parliament House, the courts, museums, galleries and performance spaces, and Hobart’s docks, which are the world’s scientific gateway to Antarctica.

This major is tailored for students curious about media from a cultural and sociological perspective. Students will learn skills in media analysis and develop their skills in research and professional writing.