| Diploma in Mass Communication (Broadcast Communication) |
The Diploma in Mass Communication
(Broadcast Communication) course entails
knowledge and skills for the traditional broadcast and new electronic media; theories and practical skills required in the media industry; and , Malaysian media laws, policies and cultural practices. This enhancing their current understanding and future applications of know how in both the local and global media scene. |
| Academic and Professional Progression |
The standard of the Diploma in Mass
Communication (Broadcast Communication) is
equivalent to the 1st or even 2nd year of a
relevant Bachelor Degree. Graduates can
further their studies to: |
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| a) | Advanced Diploma in Mass Communication (Broadcast Communication) at TAR College. |
| b) | Relevant Bachelor (Honours) Degree
courses at Universiti Tunku Abdul
Rahman (UTAR) or other universities on
advanced standing / credit transfer. |
| Career Prospects |
Diploma graduates will address the need for support communication staff at
sub-professional level in radio and television stations, information technology,
on-line news service, and electronic-commerce industry. |
| Minimum Entry Requirements |
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| (i) 5 credit passes in any arts / science subjects | |
| (ii) Pass in Bahasa Melayu^ and English Language | |
| OR | |
| ^ Students
who do not have a credit pass in SPM Bahasa Melayu must complete
and pass AEMS1022 Bahasa Melayu |
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A pass in
the General English course conducted by the Extra-Mural Studies
Department (EMSD) is recognised as satisfying the English Language
requirement for admission to the Diploma course. |
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| Course Schedule |
| Course
Schedule |
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| Diploma
in Mass Communication (Broadcast Communication) |
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit |
| AACS1614 | Introduction to Information Technology | 4 |
| AACS2614 | Introduction to Electronic Commerce | 4 |
| AELE1023 | English Language | 3 |
| AEMS2022 | Hubungan Etnik | 2 |
| AHMC1074 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 4 |
| AHMC2924 | The Modern Electronic Media | 4 |
| AELE2163 | English for Communication | 3 |
| AEMS2012 | Bahasa Malaysia Lanjutan | 2 |
| AEMS1212 | Tamadun Islam dan Asia | 2 |
| AHMC1254 | Writing for The Electronic Media | 4 |
| AHMC1134 | Chinese Modern Writing # | 4 |
| OR |
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| AHLA1034 | Music Appreciation | 4 |
| AHMC2034 | Translation I: Bahasa Malaysia, English and Chinese # | 4 |
| OR |
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| AHMC2054 | Translation IB: Bahasa Malaysia and English | |
| AHMC1084 | Mass Media and Society | 4 |
| AHMC2044 | Translation II: Bahasa Malaysia, English & Chinese # | 4 |
| OR |
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| AHMC2064 | Translation IIB: Bahasa Malaysia and English | |
| AELE3073 | English for Mass Communication |
3 |
| AHMC2304 | Broadcast Writing (Radio) | 4 |
| AHMC2314 | Radio and DJ | 4 |
| AHMC3114 | Malaysian National Goals & Programmes | 4 |
| AHMC1144 | Chinese Writing for the Mass Media # | 4 |
| OR |
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| AHLA1024 | Introduction to Drama | 4 |
| AHMC2114 | Malaysia: Cultural & Religious Practices | 4 |
| AHMC2944 | Film and Society | 4 |
| AHMC3054 | Mass Media Law | 4 |
| AHMC3304 | Broadcast Writing (Television) | 4 |
| AHMC3314 | Globalisation and Communication | 4 |
| AHMC3174 | Malaysia and International Relations | 4 |
| AHMC3694 | Advertising for The Electronic Media | 4 |
| Co-curricular units (can be taken any time during the course) | 2 |
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| Note | |
| # : | Pre-requisite : SPM level pass Bahasa Cina |