Creativity and Digital Engagement G (11862.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus Online |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Arts And Communications | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
This unit examines the transforming forms of creativity and audience engagement, as they are impacted by a world in which culture is increasingly created and consumed in digital forms. Students will investigate strategies and interventions used to produce, distribute, discover, access and preserve digital culture today. This unit will take a critical approach to available technologies, offering both practical, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to reflect on issues of scale, equity, and control. Students will unpack the buzzwords to understand the impact of developments in areas such as social media, virtual and augmented reality, and artificial intelligence upon the creative industries. Through local and international case studies, and experimentation, students will explore possibilities for the creative reuse of digital content.
1. Analyse issues and develop strategies relating to the production, distribution, preservation, access, and use of creative digital content;
2. Critically assess available technologies for creative and cultural production and consumption;
3. Employ a variety of digital and tools and techniques used to create, analyse, enrich, and interpret digital culture; and
4. Understand the legal, social, and technological barriers that inhibit use of digital culture for the creative industries.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Analyse issues and develop strategies relating to the production, distribution, preservation, access, and use of creative digital content;
2. Critically assess available technologies for creative and cultural production and consumption;
3. Employ a variety of digital and tools and techniques used to create, analyse, enrich, and interpret digital culture; and
4. Understand the legal, social, and technological barriers that inhibit use of digital culture for the creative industries.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Mr Paul Bissett |
| 2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | Online | Mr Paul Bissett |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Online | Dr Denise Thwaites |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Denise Thwaites |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
Readings will be made available through the unit's Canvas site.
Participation requirements
Students are required to participate in an Intensive Workshop in Week 8, alongside asynchronous engagement throughout the unit.
Required IT skills
To complete this course students require a minimum proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (or equivalent software); internet browsing and online research; social media and university submission platforms. If students experience difficulty with these tools, they are encouraged to discuss this with their unit convenor.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
