David Cameron: Advertising
What is something unique about the course you teach?
This course is one of the oldest communication courses in Australia (50+ years).
What advice would you give to first-year students studying the course?
- You don’t know what you don’t know – learning materials or activities aren’t optional
- Have fun
- Ask for help
- Be creative – media and communication are creative disciplines that are best understood through making media and communication outputs
Travis Holland: Digital Media
What would you suggest to new students preparing for this course?
The best preparation is to create stuff, if you do this before starting university, you’ll be ahead of the curve and ready to tackle the ideas that help take your work to the next level.
What do you enjoy about teaching the course?
I get to talk to students about topics and ideas I’m passionate about, as well as writing and engaging with those ideas in my own research and creative works.
Jock Cheetham : Journalism
What advice would you give to first-year students studying the course?
- Be enthusiastic
- Turn up to class
- Start your assessments early
- Do the readings and viewings
- Look for opportunities to follow your interests and passions in the area of your degree outside of subjects
What is something interesting or unique about your degree?
It’s increasingly practical and applied as it progresses, and it’s in a regional city so you have access to the countryside and nature.
Roslyn Cox: Marketing
What do you enjoy about teaching the course?
I love almost everything about teaching Communicatons. I especially love working with my students and helping them gain insights, knowledge and skills as communicators.
It is particularly interesting to hear from former students as they progress in their careers and utilise what they have learnt with myself and other lecturers in the real world.
What would you suggest to new students preparing for this course?
I suggest prospective communication students take the opportunity to talk to other students who are currently studying their preferred degree.
It is always valuable to learn from those who are already studying as they have the knowledge on the ways to approach learning and what it is like to study at a university.
Victoria Erskine: Public Relations
What is something unique or interesting about the course you teach?
The opportunity to learn the basics of using professional standard equipment or the chance to create content and test your skills is so valuable when it comes to taking that leap of faith into work experience, internships or into your first job.
What would you suggest to new students preparing for this course?
My number one recommendation is to start following people in the media and communication industry who inspire you, and even reach out and make connections. Most people are really keen to share their experience and help encourage new talent in the industry.
Zoe Rodwell: Theatre Media
What do you enjoy about teaching the course?
I get to work closely with students, usually towards producing creative work and student-driven events, it brings a lot of energy and fun in that space.
No week feels the same, when you work in such a creative discipline area, content is always evolving and often changes in response to student’s interests.
What advice would you give to first year students studying the course?
Prioritise tasks and time management, learn to say no to things as you can’t possibly do it all. Ask for help when you need it because there are plenty of people who are willing to give it to you.
