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If you are creatively minded and excited by the latest digital innovations, then consider studying Digital Culture. UniSC’s multi-disciplinary curriculum gives you the freedom to explore, experiment and collaborate to develop design solutions that respond to social, cultural and ecological challenges.

The Digital Culture major covers the latest advancements in design with a focus on contemporary photographic practice and emerging fields such as augmented reality. This major allows the development of critical problem-solving strategies which address a diversity of real-world challenges. You will work with community and industry to showcase your work in exhibitions, festivals and public events and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects.

You will discover the role design can play in shaping our future and gain the business skills you need to succeed in the contemporary design industry. Taught by staff with real-world industry experience, you will graduate with a portfolio of professional work and direct employability pathways.

Explore the full range of Creative Industries majors and minors.

The Digital Culture Major can be selected in the Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Design, and Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Design.

The Digital Culture Minor can be selected in the in the Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Communication and Bachelor of Design.

Major (8)

For a major in Digital Culture, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES103 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
DES104 Writing the Short Story
DES200 Writing for Children and Young Adults
DES204 Writing Poetry
DES206 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication
DES212 Work Integrated Learning Project
DES304 Work Integrated Learning Placement
DES309 Writing Your Novel

Minor (4)

For a minor in Digital Culture, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES104 Running Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E) industry events
DES200 Communication and Thought
DES304 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
DES309 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education