Digital Media (11896.1)

Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
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Digital Media
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC College, Bruce, ACT
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
University Of Canberra College Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Students undertake an exploration of key concepts in Digital Media with a focus on critical evaluation of social media and understanding the purpose of digital media projects and the challenges of planning and creating them.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply critical, social, cultural and aesthetic knowledge to reflect on and evaluate digital media;
2. Design solutions appropriate to audience, purpose, and context using media and technology skills; and
3. Explore and question issues, ideas, concepts, processes, and techniques in digital media.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
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 - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

Enrolment in 100CC University of Canberra International Foundation Studies

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 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
2025 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 2 26 May 2025 On-campus Ms Carol Drew
2026 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 2 29 June 2026 On-campus Ms Carol Drew
Not available

Required texts

There are no required readings for this unit. All material used in the unit is made available either on the Canvas site or in the library, and public libraries.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence

Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit, as well as Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.

BUT GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
  2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
  3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Supplementary assessment

Please talk with the Program Coordinator if you think you are eligible for a supplementary assessment.   

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

There is a strong correlation between class particpation and success.

Participation requirements

Please note that students of the International Foundation Studies program must attend 80% of their classes as part of their Visa requirement. 

Required IT skills

Students must be able to use a computer and basic software such as Word, plus basic editing apps available on their mobile phones.

In-unit costs

Please refer to the UC College Student Services team regarding fees.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None