Digital Cultures unit (HEJ116)

Hobart

Introduction

Digital technologies such as platforms and apps have an influence on contemporary life, culture, how we form communities, and professional and interpersonal communication. This unit will introduce you to perspectives on cloud-based technologies, digital imaging, gaming and virtual reality platforms. You will consider the ethical and safety implications within digital environments, and seek to understand the relationship between our social practices and digital networks and cultures. 

Summary

Unit name	Digital Cultures
Unit code	HEJ116
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Media
Coordinator	Doctor Kathleen Williams
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	23/02/2026	17/03/2026	20/04/2026	14/06/2026

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Explore current and emerging digital technologies in media and communications
• Describe the features and implications of digital technologies for professional and interpersonal communication
• Appraise the ethical and safety implications of communication in digital environments
• Reflect on your everyday experiences of social and locative media

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
100799	$2,174.00	$1,020.00	not applicable	$2,972.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Seminar One hour  On Campus Weekly Tutorial One hour  On Campus Weekly Individual Study One hour weekly online content via MyLO and independent activity Online Weekly
Assessment	Annotated Bibliography (25%)|Reflective Journal (30%)|Digital Artefact Analysis (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	All weekly required readings will be available via the Library reading list and linked to in the Weekly Content.
Recommended	All recommended readings will be linked to in the weekly content on MyLO.

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