Welcome to the Department of Mass Communication !

Mass Communication was originally set up in 2003, as part of the School of Business, and officially became a Department in 2006. The Department of Mass Communication has been growing steadily over the years in terms of staff and students, building along the way a good reputation as a provider of high quality education.

A short documentary film, entitled Nenek Inyak, made by students in the Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) programme was officially selected as part of the Best Top Ten films in the “Documentary” category of the national Anugerah Filem Pendek 2006 (AFP Short Film Competition), organised by Filem Negara Malaysia and Radio Televisyen Malaysia. This short film subsequently won the AFP 2006 Jury Special Award for Best Cinematography (Penyampaian Anugerah Khas Juri – Sinematographi Terbaik) at the awards ceremony, held at Radio Televisyen Malaysia’s Auditorium Perdana in Angkasapuri, Kuala Lumpur in January 2007. This is the first time that Curtin Sarawak students have been honored with a prestigious national award in Malaysia.

Mass Communication staff has additionally been involved in providing a number of consultancy services to various clients in the state of Sarawak. And the Department has also hosted the “Media & Identity in Asia” 2006 International Conference, as well as organised industrial visits, seminars and workshops for students. Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak campus places particular value on:

• The search for innovative applications of technology to educational purposes and other social needs, emphasising continuous improvement;
• The cultivation of responsive and responsible links with the wider community emphasising service, practical relevance and ethical behaviour;
• The development of students and staff as citizens of the world, emphasising an international outlook, cultural diversity, and informed respect for indigenous peoples;
• Contributing to the economic and social development of Sarawak and the region.

The Department of Mass Communication is equally committed to these objectives, while trying to make the experience fun for all concerned. Mass Communication generally stands out with its internationally-diverse group of talented students and well-qualified staff with industry experience.

We look forward to seeing you.

Dr Thomas Jayaprakash Yesudhasan
Head of Department