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<p>This advanced-level Digital Humanities unit examines the social uses of technologies that involve simulated encounters with spatial environments. Students develop ways of understanding distinctions and relationships between the real and the simulated, and between direct and mediated interaction, in today’s world. Moving beyond the traditional belief that online and virtual experiences are less real than direct contact, the unit gives attention to ways in which the virtual is part of our real world. Professional, community and recreational uses are considered. A range of examples are used as case studies, including education, professional training, First Nations perspectives, virtual travel, digital games and mediated relationships.</p>
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<p>Topics may include: <br>
1. Concepts of simulation, mediation, the virtual<br>
2. Educational uses of digital environments<br>
3. The digital divide <br>
4. Use of digital technologies in professional training <br>
5. Virtual worlds and social uses<br>
6. First Nations virtual environments<br>
7. Community uses of digital environments<br>
8. Mediated relationships<br>
9. Virtual travel to existing places or in cyberspace<br>
10. Identity tourism and social difference<br>
11. Video games, including serious games<br>
12. Options for students to choose a research topic relating to a disciplinary area that complements their other studies.</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>This advanced-level Digital Humanities unit examines the social uses of technologies that involve simulated encounters with spatial environments. Students develop ways of understanding distinctions and relationships between the real and the simulated, and between direct and mediated interaction, in today’s world. Moving beyond the traditional belief that online and virtual experiences are less real than direct contact, the unit gives attention to ways in which the virtual is part of our real world. Professional, community and recreational uses are considered. A range of examples are used as case studies, including education, professional training, First Nations perspectives, virtual travel, digital games and mediated relationships.</p>
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<p>Topics may include: <br> 1. Concepts of simulation, mediation, the virtual<br> 2. Educational uses of digital environments<br> 3. The digital divide <br> 4. Use of digital technologies in professional training <br> 5. Virtual worlds and social uses<br> 6. First Nations virtual environments<br> 7. Community uses of digital environments<br> 8. Mediated relationships<br> 9. Virtual travel to existing places or in cyberspace<br> 10. Identity tourism and social difference<br> 11. Video games, including serious games<br> 12. Options for students to choose a research topic relating to a disciplinary area that complements their other studies.</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:
109999 - Creative Arts, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/badig3003">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BADIG2001" target="_blank">BADIG2001</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BADIG2002" target="_blank">BADIG2002</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BADIG2004" target="_blank">BADIG2004</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BADIG2005" target="_blank">BADIG2005</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAENG2001" target="_blank">BAENG2001</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAFLM2002" target="_blank">BAFLM2002</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAFLM2003" target="_blank">BAFLM2003</a>/BAFLM2004/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BALIT2002" target="_blank">BALIT2002</a>/BALIT2003/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BALIT2004" target="_blank">BALIT2004</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BALIT2005" target="_blank">BALIT2005</a>/BATCC2004/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BATCC2005" target="_blank">BATCC2005</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=FLMES2451" target="_blank">FLMES2451</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BADIG2003" target="_blank">BADIG2003</a></p>
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>Know a range of characteristics and types of digital and virtual environments</p>
K2
<p>Know concepts and approaches that are relevant to understanding simulated and mediated experiences</p>
K3
<p>Demonstrate knowledge of uses of virtual environments in defined social contexts, such as education, communities professions, recreation and relationships</p>
S1
<p>Examine a range of uses of digital environments in relation to social contexts</p>
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<p>Critically analyse relationships between social uses of digital technology and contexts such as education, communities, professions and relationships</p>
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<p>Build advanced skills for identifying and representing experiential aspects of digital and virtual environments</p>
A1
<p>Critically analyse a range of perspectives and debates about uses of digital environments in particular contexts</p>
A2
<p>Apply analytical skills to understanding uses of technology in a range of social contexts and from experiential perspectives</p>
A3
<p>Apply high standards of academic research, referencing and writing</p>
Assessment
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1
<p>Response to a topic designed for advanced-level students and relating to unit concepts and resources. This task is designed to assess students’ coverage of a number of weeks’ topics from the first half of the semester.<br></p>
<p>Analytical paper</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Using a topic or example identified by the student in consultation with unit teaching staff, research an example of a digital or virtual environment. Produce a work that represents an encounter with this environment and engages with relevant unit concepts. The submission can be a walkthrough, a user guide, a video or another format.</p>
<p>Report (written and/or visual)</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K2, K3, S2, S3, 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 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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:
109999 - Creative Arts, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/badig3003">View unit fees</a>
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