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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 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
DES104 Working Effectively with Aboriginal People
DES200 Human Services Placement 1
DES204 Human Services Placement 2
DES206 Working With Children, Youth and Families
DES212 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions
DES304 Community Development and Social Action
DES309 Complexity and Social Work: Group-Based Approaches

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES104 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
DES200 Indigenous Australia and the State
DES304 Social Research
DES309 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory