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BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN FINE ARTS (HFA)

BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN FINE ARTS (HFA)

Module Code	Module Name	Description
HFA 204	Textile design and ensembles	This is multi-disciplinary studio-based as well as theoretical module aimed to assist students understand fabric and textiles as three dimensional art and their relevance to visual culture. They will develop an understanding of how textile design is applied in practice. It aims at developing visual and practical skills through exploring a wide range of contemporary textile materials. Students will apply colour, structure, pattern and texture in the process of developing technical, sensory and aesthetic abilities and sensibilities.
HFA 205	Pottery and Ceramics	This is a practice based module meant to equip students with workshop skills and dimensions related to pottery and ceramics. Students will explore traditional and modern methods and techniques such as the pebble, slab, the coil and modern methods such as use of the potters wheel. They will also practice traditional means of firing and use of the modern electric kiln. They will experiment with decoration methods such as incising and glazing. The workshop will also take a commercial approach.
HFA 206	Multi-media sculpture	This module is intended to equip students with skills in sculpturing using contemporary media and materials and techniques. They are exposed to modern and postmodern approach of managing 3-D space, discourse and concepts. The workshop approach will allow students to visit and interact with professional sculptors. Residence artists will also be part of the methodology.
HFA305	Public Art and the Environment	Public art as a phenomenon is becoming popular in many countries. This module intends to explore this visual phenomenon and how it relates to the contemporary environment especially for sustainability. In this course students will interact significantly with artists who have been commissioned to construct public art. They will explore the philosophical and epistemological foundations of the genre and it aesthetic impact on society. The module will culminate in the construction of some public art within the university campus of within the community.
HFA306	Advanced Drawing and Visual Research Studio	This module marks the advanced level of visual research and drawing. Students are expected to take their skills to the specialist level such that they are able to mount a critical exhibition for the public. Students will be exposed to artists’ studio and gallery exhibitions so that they get to appreciate the high level of skill and practice.
HFA390	Work Related Learning	In this module students will be attached to art related institutions such as museums, art galleries, art studios art workshops among others with the aim of acquiring knowledge and skills relevant to those institutions and how that could relate to art institutions and industries.
HFA402	Art Entrepreneurship Seminar	In this module students are exposed to the fine arts as business. The seminar approach is intended to expose students to the concept of developing a business plan, seeking financial assistance and managing an arts business enterprise. The module is characterized by guest artists running the arts as business for the students’ appreciation of the challenges and successes the arts encounter. It is expected that by the time students graduate, they should be in a position to start or should have started their own small enterprise.
HFA405	Project	This module is meant to equip students with knowledge and understanding of arts based research as a systematic application of artistic processes, focused on appreciation of epistemological processes of artistic knowing and inquiry. The module is a consolidation of general research methodologies but anchored in the visual arts. Students will engage in practical inquiry and application of visual art methodologies as a mode of learning. This will enable students appreciate the significance of peculiar research knowledge and its relevance in disciplinary study. The research will result in practical solutions to societal problems.
HFA407	Curatorial and Gallery Studies	This module introduces students to the museum as an art institution which deals with cultural heritage. The module entails visits to museums and studying its operations. Guest lecturers are part of the modules as well as simulations and curating of exhibitions.
HFA 470	Dissertation	The module equips learners with the skills of carrying out the actual research and writing a research project through data collection. The students are given an opportunity to research on a topic of their choice. This module derives support from other fundamental modules in the degree programme with the guidance of an experienced faculty member. The length of the research project should range from 10 000 to 12 000 words.

BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN JOURNALISM MEDIA AND BROADCASTING (HJMB)

BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN JOURNALISM MEDIA AND BROADCASTING (HJMB)

Module Code	Module Name	Description
HJMB 104	Communication Media and Culture	Communication Media and Culture is a core course that investigates the evolving relationship between media, communication practices, and cultural contexts. It examines how cultural values, identities, and power dynamics shape media production, content, and audiences, with a particular focus on African and Zimbabwean perspectives. Students engage with important theories of communication and culture, analyze both traditional and digital media, and critically evaluate the media's role in shaping meaning, affecting social norms, and reflecting societal change. This course prepares journalism and broadcasting students with the cultural understanding and critical skills needed for ethical, inclusive, and context-aware media practices.
HJMB 105	Marketing & Advertising	This marketing course aligns with Education 5.0's core principles by integrating technology, innovation, and practical application through using,technology integration. The course incorporates digital marketing communication, equipping students with skills in modern marketing tools and platforms. Practical skills development is also integrated when students develop marketing and advertising campaigns for local products, services, and companies, applying theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. Innovation and problem-solving is also included by encouraging students to develop campaigns, the course fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Lastly there is community engagement where students engage with local businesses, promoting products and services, and contributing to the community's economic development.
HJMB 106	Public Relations	This module aims to equip students with the knowledge of tasks commonly associated with the practice of public relations. It introduces students to the principles and practices of public relations. Students should be able to discuss the key concepts of public relations, categorise the various types of publics, develop a comprehensive public relations plan, discuss crisis management techniques, demonstrate the knowledge of the role and practice of media relations, discuss ethics in public relations and interpret the role of corporate social responsibility and sponsorship in PR. Students will develop public relations plans.
HJMB 205	Feature Writing	This course introduces journalism students to the art and craft of feature writing, focusing on storytelling that goes beyond hard news. Students learn how to find compelling feature ideas, conduct in-depth interviews, and use narrative techniques to produce accurate, engaging, and human-centered stories. The course emphasizes structure, voice, scene-building, and ethical reporting, while strengthening research and fact-checking skills. Through close reading, writing workshops, and field assignments, students develop the ability to write features for print and digital platforms, including profiles, human-interest stories, investigative features, and explanatory pieces. By the end of the course, students will produce publishable-quality feature articles that combine journalistic rigor with creative storytelling.
HJMB 206	Newspaper Editing, Layout and Design	This is a practical module that enables students to edit news stories to ensure that they are publishable and to cast headlines on news stories using appropriate editing symbols and ensuring clean copies.
HJMB 207	Broadcasting: Television	This is a practical module that introduces students to the world of television broadcasting. It examines the history and contemporary forms of broadcast television and develops an understanding of the impact of digitization. It compares different models of broadcast media organisations by examining ownership and the range of audiences, styles, formats and the content typical of each institution. The module provides students with an opportunity for learning the three stages of production by taking them through different aspects and techniques involved in broadcasting, including reporting for television.
HJMB330	Project Monitoring and Evaluation	This course equips journalism students with practical knowledge and skills in project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), with an emphasis on evidence-based assessment, accountability, and impact reporting. Students learn how to design monitoring frameworks, develop indicators, collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data, and assess project performance against objectives. The course introduces logical frameworks, theory of change, basic data collection tools, and ethical considerations in evaluation. Through case studies drawn from media, development, and social impact projects, students gain hands-on experience in tracking progress, measuring outcomes, and communicating findings clearly to diverse stakeholders. By the end of the course, students will be able to critically evaluate projects and produce clear, credible monitoring and evaluation reports that support decision-making and transparent storytelling.
HJMB 340	Crisis Communication Management	This course provides undergraduate journalism students with a comprehensive understanding of crisis communication principles and practices. It explores the role of journalists in reporting and disseminating information during crises, examining the ethical considerations, challenges, and strategies involved in effective crisis communication. Through theoretical insights and practical case studies, students will develop the skills necessary to navigate and communicate in high-pressure situations.
HJMB390	Work related report	This module is designed to integrate academic theory with practical workplace experience, enabling students to critically reflect on professional practice within a real organisational context. The module requires learners to document their placement environment, roles and responsibilities, and the skills and competencies developed during the attachment period. It emphasizes reflective learning, professional ethics, problem-solving, communication and the application of discipline-specific knowledge to real-world challenges. Through structured reporting and analysis, the module supports personal and professional development, enhances employability, and encourages students to evaluate how workplace learning informs their academic and career trajectories.
HJMB 405	Communication Development	This module examines the role of communication and media in social and economic development. It introduces key development communication theories and explores how journalism, media campaigns, and community communication support social change. The module focuses on development issues, participatory approaches, ethical considerations, and the use of digital media in development initiatives. Students gain skills to critically assess communication strategies used in development contexts.
HJMB 406	Gender, Race, Class and the Media (Sociology of Journalism)	This is an advanced undergraduate module within the B.A. (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Broadcasting program. This course critically examines how media productions and journalistic practices are shaped by, and in turn shape, social constructions of gender, race, and class. The module employs a gender-analytical lens to investigate the reproduction of inequality and stereotypes in media content, news hierarchies, language, and organizational structures. Key topics include the feminist movement, the "glass ceiling," media representation in politics, and the impact of both traditional and new media on identity and social roles. Through a combination of student presentations, class discussions, lectures, and practical projects, the course aims to equip students with the critical tools to interrogate media bias and to produce more inclusive, fair, and balanced media content. Assessment is based on class presentations, a practical project, and a final examination. The ultimate goal is to foster reflective media practitioners who can contribute to more equitable and representative media landscapes.
HJMB 470	Project	The module equips learners with the skills of carrying out the actual research and writing a research project through data collection. The students are given an opportunity to research on a topic of their choice. This module derives support from other fundamental modules in the degree programme with the guidance of an experienced faculty member.

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