University of Technology Sydney

52687 Making Digital Impact

6cp
Requisite(s): 32 credit points of completed study in spk(s): MAJ10050 Digital and Social Media Major OR 36 credit points of completed study in spk(s): MAJ09479 48cp Digital and Social Media Major OR 36 credit points of completed study in spk(s): MAJ09487 48cp Digital and Social Media Major
Anti-requisite(s): 54065 Digital Futures AND 58339 Digital Futures

Description

This subject consolidates students’ understanding of how new technologies interact with existing social, economic and political contexts. It aims to equip them with practical skills around designing and promoting new technology using current production practices such as Agile Methodology and Human-Centred Design within an environment that simulates the contemporary workplace. Students design and prototype solutions to a problem-based scenario. They gain experience working in teams, producing professional presentations and materials, advocating design solutions, documentation and building a business case.

Typical availability

Spring session, City campus

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