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<p>The digital revolution has changed our ways of knowing about the world and ourselves. Not only do digital media and computing technologies enable new and different forms of expression, connection, and culture, but they also change how knowledge about culture and society is produced and used. This unit introduces and explores digital methods of knowledge creation with topics on, for example, data, algorithms, and AI. It also introduces theories, such as critical political economy and data feminism, that offer frameworks for interpreting and analysing the conditions of knowledge in the digital age. With a focus on foundational concepts and ideas, and applying them to examples, students will develop a critical vocabulary for beginning to think about and analyse the different ‘ways of knowing’ about culture and society made possible by and because of digital technologies.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p><ul><li>The production of knowledge in the digital age </li><li>Introduction to data and datafication </li><li>Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence </li><li>Theoretical and critical approaches to digital culture and society </li><li>Cultural analytics and big data </li><li>The role and impact of platforms and platformisation </li><li>Digital knowledge futures </li></ul><p><br></p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The digital revolution has changed our ways of knowing about the world and ourselves. Not only do digital media and computing technologies enable new and different forms of expression, connection, and culture, but they also change how knowledge about culture and society is produced and used. This unit introduces and explores digital methods of knowledge creation with topics on, for example, data, algorithms, and AI. It also introduces theories, such as critical political economy and data feminism, that offer frameworks for interpreting and analysing the conditions of knowledge in the digital age. With a focus on foundational concepts and ideas, and applying them to examples, students will develop a critical vocabulary for beginning to think about and analyse the different ‘ways of knowing’ about culture and society made possible by and because of digital technologies.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:</p><ul><li>The production of knowledge in the digital age </li><li>Introduction to data and datafication </li><li>Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence </li><li>Theoretical and critical approaches to digital culture and society </li><li>Cultural analytics and big data </li><li>The role and impact of platforms and platformisation </li><li>Digital knowledge futures </li></ul><p><br></p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
099999 - Society and Culture, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/badig1001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Describe, explore, and evaluate the conditions for and types of knowledge production in the digital era at an introductory level.</p>
K2
<p>Understand different critical and theoretical perspectives on knowledge production in the digital age. </p>
S1
<p>Utilise appropriate vocabularies and theoretical perspectives to discuss knowledge production in the digital age.</p>
S2
<p>Express informed views and perspectives, supported by evidence. </p>
A1
<p>Apply knowledge and skills to communicate understanding of knowledge frameworks and production processes in written, verbal, or visual form.</p>
A2
<p>Recognise and reflect on the social and cultural significance of digital forms of knowledge production and related critical perspectives. </p>
A3
<p>Demonstrate ethical use of Generative AI tools. </p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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<p>Demonstrate knowledge of key vocabulary and concepts.</p>
<p>Quizzes</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, S1, A1
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<p>Discuss, explain, and assess how knowledge is produced in the digital age.</p>
<p>Presentation or Report</p>
<p>30-45%</p>
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<p>Analyse and express a position in response to an aspect of unit content.</p>
<p>Written or multi-media response</p>
<p>30-45%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
099999 - Society and Culture, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/badig1001">View unit fees</a>
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