The Deakin College Foundation Program is equivalent to upper secondary school (Year 12) and university foundation programs. It aims to prepare students for further study in a Deakin College Diploma or for entry into the first year of a selected Deakin University bachelor degree.
The course consists of either a standard or extended track program. The standard track program consists of eight academic units: five core units and three elective units. The extended track program has an additional four units.
Various support services focusing on language, literacy and numeracy assistance are also available to help students in their studies. Each unit includes four hours of classes per week. Assessment for all units is continuous and includes tests, assignments and case study analysis. Most units have a final two-hour examination. To graduate from the Deakin College Foundation Program, students must complete and pass all eight units in the standard program or 12 units in the extended program.
The Diploma of Communication offers a wide range of unit choices that gives students a lot of flexibility when they are entering the second year of a relevant Deakin University degree. Areas of study include advertising, communications, journalism, digital media and public relations.
In the Bachelor of Communication (Digital Media) course, students will create a portfolio of podcasts, blogs, videos, infographics and more, while exploring big data and analytics, virtual and augmented realities, artificial intelligence and gamification. They will connect to industry from day one onward, building their professional-personal brand, producing real-world digital and social media content, and undertaking internships.
The combination of practical assessments, industry events and internship opportunities means students graduate with a strong network within online communities and digital media industries. Student will develop a portfolio of work demonstrating their entrepreneurial mindset, capacity to drive engagement with audiences and skill in developing and managing digital identity and content strategies. They’ll also have the problem-solving, teamwork, online collaboration and project management skills sought after by employers.
