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Major

Media and Digital Cultures

Bachelor of Design
Overview Study details

Examine the cultural aspects of digital technologies and how they influence the design, use and impact of contemporary media in our everyday lives.

You'll engage with course components that examine culture as art, popular culture, social media and the cultural diversity of digital media in Australia and across the world.

This major is all about exploring how digital media, like social media, streaming platforms and online content affect our everyday lives and the world around us. It looks at:

  • how media influences culture and power
  • how digital technologies are shaping the future
  • the role of media in global communities
  • what it means to live in a media-rich, digital society.

It combines creative thinking with critical analysis, helping you understand the media you use every day and even preparing you to shape it.

Some of the exciting topics explored include:

  • the power of social media and digital identities
  • global digital cultures and emerging technologies
  • media ethics and representation
  • audience behaviours and platform dynamics
  • visual storytelling and media design.

Highlights

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Studios

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Media and Society
  • Digital Media Industries
  • Digital Cultures
  • Communication for Social Change

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