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• Demonstrate an understanding of key theories and concepts in the study of digital media.
• Critically assess the consequences of new communication technologies on daily routine practices and experiences.
• Analyse the relationship between digital media developments and their consumption.
• Connect with peers in pre/post lecture discussion platforms to expand on classroom learning.
Introduction to the module
Everyday approach and digital media
Fan cultures
Memes in digital culture
Play as work, boredom and gamification in everyday life
Consumerism and planned obsolescence
Self-representation and identity
Big data: surveillance, privacy and control
Digital inequalities
Mobile technology, ubiquitous computing and the post-digital era
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Small Group | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 28 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 48 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.