James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

CU3021 - Public Relations Campaigns

[Offered in even-numbered years in JCU Brisbane, JCU Brisbane. ]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by:

This subject deepens students' understanding of the principles, practices, and theories of Public Relations by providing training in organising Public Relations campaigns and related activities. Students become familiar with practical Public Relations writing and develop skills in finding, organising, and presenting Public Relations information. Particular emphasis is placed on producing such key documents as media alerts, media releases, backgrounders and other relevant material. Students work in small teams to produce campaigns that demonstrate professional approaches to all major aspects of Public Relations work.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
CU2021 CU5021 IA2200 JN2016 JN2200 JN3200 JN5200

Availabilities

, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); (10%); assignments (50%).

JCU Brisbane, , Study Period 22
Census Date 08-Aug-2019
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours
  • 20 hours
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); assignments (50%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.