Current: 2009 - 2012: BA - Internet Communications
2009 SP3 - SSK12 - Introduction to University Learning (D) Distinction Murdoch University (O.U.A.)
The unit has the following broad aims:
i. to develop your skills as a university learner by integrating your practice of generic skills with a study of concepts that are relevant to several disciplines
ii. to inform your understanding of yourself as a learner within your university studies generally, as well as within your chosen discipline.
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able:
i. to apply your skills as an independent, reflective and critical learner to your university studies;
ii. to demonstrate that you have developed tertiary level communication skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), critical thinking and study skills;
iii. to recognise and articulate your needs and strengths as a learner at university;
iv. to relate to and collaborate effectively with other members of the group on learning activities in online discussions;
v. to demonstrate the ability to cite references correctly and articulate the rationale for correct referencing in academic work;
vi. to compare and contrast different concepts of the self;
vii. to recognise and assess the impact of world views on learning and communicating at university;
viii. to apply the concept of culture to the university setting;
ix. to demonstrate understanding of the nature of concepts through your study of the concepts of self and culture; and
x. to recognise that different disciplines have different modes of enquiry and approaches to learning.
2009 SP4 - NET11 (WEB101) - The Internet - Communications (D) Distinction Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
i. explain the basic technical foundations of the internet and related technologies as they apply to communications, collaboration and media
ii. demonstrate understanding of key concepts in internet communication, especially relating to identity
iii. relate conceptual understandings to practical implementation of communication online
iv. use various internet applications for communication, collaboration and media.
2009 SP4 - NET12 (NET102) - The Internet: A Socio-Technological Introduction (HD) High Distinction Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
i. demonstrate knowledge of how the internet and people's everyday lives are interconnected
ii. present effectively reasoned views about the causes, circumstances and consequences of the internet in everyday life
iii. analyse the internet in everyday life to gain broader insights into its impact on society, especially in relation to our experience of time and space
iv. demonstrate understanding of the similarities and differences in the way the internet is experienced, and how it is represented in private and public discourse
v. identify, understand and begin using broad categories (community economy and power) to analyse the social basis of internet technology.
2010 SP1 - Net204 - Internet Communities and Social Networks (HD) High Distinction Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
i. demonstrate understanding of the origin, nature, purpose and operation of internet-mediated communities and online networks of social interaction
ii. analyse specific examples of internet-mediated communities and networks in terms of theories of broader interaction and identity within society
iii. demonstrate an understanding of the complex relationship between technological forms of connectivity and social practices of connectivity
iv. use conceptual knowledge of internet-mediated communities and networks to be an effective participant in diverse forms of online interaction.
2010 SP1 - CLT110 - Text, Image, Culture (P) Pass Macquarie University (O.U.A.)
In this unit you will develop the following discipline based skills and/or attain the following:
i. clear understanding of the meaning of culture and cultural studies, and why the latter was developed;
ii. practical knowledge of key methods of textual analysis;
iii. broad sense of a number of the key issues and debates in contemporary cultural politics;
iv. general theoretical understanding of the relationship between forms of knowledge and forms of subjectivity and sociality.
2010 SP2 - NET205 - Internet Commerce and Consumers ( ) Currently Studying Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
i. demonstrate understanding of the principles and practices which sustain internet commerce
ii. analyse specific commercial events and occurrences to explain the nature of internet economics
iii. demonstrate understanding of the way in which capitalism pervades the social and technological workings of the internet in global society
iv. assess critically the culture and practices of 'free' online labour, goods and services associated with internet.
2010 SP2 - NED11 - Internet Design - Introduction ( ) Currently Studying Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
On successful completion of this unit, you will have:
i. understood the issues involved in bringing traditional paper-based designs into an online publishing environment
ii. designed and created web pages using knowledge of extensible hypertext mark-up language and cascading style sheets
iii. scanned, manipulated, designed and prepared suitable bitmapped and vector-based graphics for web delivery
iv. understood the concepts and principles behind web navigation
v. developed their designs into a fully functional online web electronic environment
vi. implemented, debugged, and evaluated their developed designs on a World Wide Web server.
2010 SP3 - WEB206 - Web Publishing ( ) To be studied Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
i. effectively write and present information publicly using the internet
ii. demonstrate understanding of the Internet's various contexts for and channels of communication that influence writing and publishing
iii. apply understanding of specific features of the internet as a medium for effective writing and publishing
iv. present arguments concerning the importance of credibility, authority and utility in creating and assessing internet writing.
2010 SP3 - NED12 - Internet Design - Advanced ( ) To be studied Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
On successful completion of this unit, you will have:
i. understood the issues involved in graphic design and bringing static paper-based multimedia designs into an online interactive screen environment;
ii. analysed the intended audience, objectives and expected outcomes for a World Wide Web site design;
iii. designed and implemented a suitable navigation structure for a multi-paged website;
iv. developed their designs into a fully functional multimedia environment using suitable markup language, JavaScript, digital graphics, Flash and appropriate audio/visual material; and
v. implemented, debugged and evaluated their developed multimedia designs on a World Wide Web server.
2010 SP4 - WEB207 - Web Media ( ) To be studied Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
i. present arguments that explore the cultural and social dynamics of converging and participatory media
ii. critically analyse how communications and media are encoded for the internet
iii. create web content that practically explores emerging media and communications forms
iv. explore the new media affordances of web applications and services.
2010 SP4 - SGY120 - Introduction to Popular Culture and Society ( ) To be studied Macquarie University (O.U.A.)
On completion of this unit, you will:
i. Be aware of the role of popular culture in society and how this changes over time;
ii. Have a broad understanding of the 'sociological imagination' in relation to popular culture;
iii. Be able to read, summarise and apply basic theoretical works in the sociology of popular culture; and
iv. Be able to use basic research methods such as ethnomethodology and visual analysis to the study of everyday life and popular culture.
Future Units 2011 - 2012
Internet Communications Major
NET303 - Internet Politics & Power ( ) To be studied Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
NET308 - Internet Collaboration & Organisation ( ) To be studied Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
WEB300 - Web Production ( ) To be studied Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
WEB309 - Web Presence ( ) To be studied Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
Humanities
MED104 - Engaging Media ( ) To be studied Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
Web Design Electives
NED23 - Internet Design: Usability ( ) To be studied Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
NED24 - Internet Design: Dynamic Environments ( ) To be studied Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
NED35 - Internet Design: Interactivity ( ) To be studied Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
NED36 - Internet Design: Project ( ) To be studied Curtin University of Technology (O.U.A.)
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