Program Overview

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Course Information

UO Digital Literacy: Screen, Web and New Media

Course Level

Year 2025

Course Information

• Area/Catalogue: INFS 1031
• Course Level:
• Study Method: 100% online
• Course ID:
• Unit Value: 4.5
• UniSA Online Elective Course: Yes
• Duration: 10 weeks
• Fees: View fees for this course
• Availability/Timetable(s): Study Period 6

Course Aim

The course will develop students' digital literacy through a focus on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for screen and web. This course is suitable for students who already have good working knowledge of computers.

Course Content

Students will gain insight into contemporary visual communication through analysing and critiquing digital media texts, such as film, web content and games. Students will then design, develop and produce a digital media project. Through this course students will extend their ICT and digital literacy skills for application in undergraduate degrees such as creative industries, STEM, education, and business.

Textbooks

Nil

Prerequisites

Proficient computer skills (proficiency in email, Word and web). To study effectively in this course you will require:

• Strong internet connection
• Webcam
• Microphone
• Headset with microphone
• Speakers

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching Method

Component | Duration
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EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY
ComponentOnline | Duration10 weeks x

Assessment

Concept design, Creative work, Critical analysis

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
To determine the fee for this course as part of a Commonwealth Supported program. Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course. Non-award enrolment
Non-award tuition fees are set by the university.

Online Course Facilitators

Dr Ben Smith Dr John Pike

Degree this course is offered in

• XFST