ALR300 - Public Relations Campaigns and Practice

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(B, G, X)

Credit point(s):2
EFTSL value: 0.250
Unit chair:B Kirby
Prerequisite:

ALR103/ALR203 and ALR279 

 

ALR279 is a prerequisite unit for ALR300. Under no circumstances will it be possible to study these units concurrently.

Incompatible with: ALC300

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

The unit provides students with the opportunity to design a public relations campaign from start to finish. The unit requires major fieldwork on a campaign of the student's choice designed to apply and extend knowledge of public relations practice. Topics as background for the campaign proposal include theory and models; research; planning; public opinion; presentations and evaluation. Campaigns can be proposed based on the particular interest area of the student.

Assessment

Pitch Presentation 10% (800 word equivalent), Campaign Proposal 40% (3200 word equivalent), Exemplar Tactic/s with explanatory rationale 20% (1600 word equivalent), Exam 30%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$2448$2448$4648$4954

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.