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Learn big skills with these bite-sized units
Whether you want to become a social media guru or master the written word, our single units can teach you the specialised skills you need to make your goals a reality. Plus, every unit is available on our premium online learning platform, allowing you to study when and where it suits you.
Single units available for study
Content Creation for Social Media
Learn to explore, examine and experience contemporary social media content creation in relation to diverse digital contexts.
Unit code: ALC708
Campus: Burwood, Cloud (online)
Intakes: November and March
Creating Your Arts Business
Explore strategic and creative approaches to marketing, as well as entrepreneurship and creative business planning.
Unit code: ACA715
Campus: Burwood, Cloud (online)
Intake: July
Design Thinking and Problem Solving
Investigate ‘design thinking’ as a strategic methodology and problem-solving process, using creative tools to solve challenges.
Unit code: ACG708
Campus: Burwood, Cloud (online)
Intakes: November and March
Digital Curation
Learn how to creatively select and assemble media elements to create personal and brand identities.
Unit code: ALC703
Campus: Burwood, Cloud (online)
Intake: July
Digital Publishing
Explore typography, designs principles, grids, forms and structures, and learn how to transfer your designs from hand to digital formats.
Unit code: ACG702
Campus: Burwood, Cloud (online)
Intake: July
Feature Writing
Build the skills to report, interpret and comment in-depth on public affairs and to work as a specialist in different areas of journalism.
Unit code: ALJ728
Campus: Burwood, Cloud (online), CBD**
Intakes: November and March
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Introduction to Digital Photography
Develop a range of skills, including basic digital photography, image retouching, colour correction and much more.
Unit code: ACI700
Campus: Burwood, Cloud (online)
Intake: March
Law Media and Communication
Understand the legal rights and risks involved with being a professional communicator.
Unit code: ACC717
Campus: Burwood, Cloud (online)
Intakes: July and November
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Making Sense of Communities Online
Utilise netnography and other tools to understand community dynamics and social patterns of interaction online.
Unit code: ALC702
Campus: Burwood, Cloud (online)
Intake: March
Script Writing
Pursue your passion for script writing and develop the introductory skills you need to become a successful playwright.
Unit code: ALW734
Campus: Burwood, Cloud (online)
Intake: July
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**CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery
*2019 Student Experience Survey, based on undergraduate students
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^Australian Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards, 2017, 2018, 2019 winner
^^Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2019 (GOS), Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)
***Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018