MDIA 7015 - Communicating with Impact
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MDIA 7015 Course Communicating with Impact Coordinating Unit Media Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Verbal Presentation, Written Task, Communication Plan Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Victoria Fielding
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Apply key communication and public relations theories to strategic communication development.
2. Develop communication for use in commercial, not-for-profit and public sector contexts.
3. Create strategic communication plans.
4. Identify target publics/audiences and create communication messages that resonate in particular cultural, social and political contexts.
5. Use research methods to develop communication objectives and to evaluate the success of communication activities.
6. Analyse and evaluate the impact of communication activities and tactics.
7. Craft professional communication in written and verbal forms across a range of media platforms.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
4, 6, 7 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
4, 6, 7 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
7 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Required readings will be provided electronically through MyUni.Recommended Resources
Suggested reading list.Online Learning
MyUni site will include online lecture recordings, readings (linked to the library resources) and tutorial activities, along with discussion boards and assessments. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Each weekly topic consists of a one-hour pre-recorded lecture and reading which present key theoretical and practical strategic communication and public relations concepts. These concepts are then explored in the weekly 2-hour workshop where we apply the concepts to different industry and strategic contexts. Lectures and readings should be completed before your weekly workshop.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Workload - Structured Learning Total Hours
1 x 1-hour lectures per week, 12 weeks, 12 hours per semester
1 x 2-hour workshops per week, 10 weeks, 20 hours per semester
Workload - Self-directed Learning Total Hours
3 hours of readings per week 36 hours per semester
4 hours of research per week 48 hours per semester
3 hours of assignment preparation per week 40 hours per semester
Total: 156 hours per semesterLearning Activities Summary
The course consists of a 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour tutorial delivered weekly. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment 1 - Verbal Presentation - 20%
Assessment 2 - Written task – 30%
Assessment 3 - Communication Plan – 50%
Assessment Detail
Assessment 1 - Verbal Presentation - 20%
This assessment requires students to use their verbal communication skills to craft a persuasive argument.
Assessment 2 - Written Task - 30%
Adapt a famous speech into an opinion piece, with an exegesis describing the theoretical strategic judgements made in the process of development.
Assessment 3 - Communication Plan - 50%
Develop a strategic communication plan for either an organisational scenario provided or one of the student’s choosing.
Submission
All assignment tasks, including online quizzes, are to be submitted via the MyUni course site.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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