Social Media
Year
Type
Major, Minor, Sub-Major
Description
The Social Media major addresses the use of social media in contemporary society. This major will examine our widespread use of social media as a communication channel, and to critically analyse the role and prevalence of social media in contemporary society.
Prerequisite(s)
N/A
Assumed Knowledge
N/A
Courses
| Course | Area and cat no. | Units | Level | References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL MEDIA MAJOR | |||||
| Introduction to Digital Media | INFT 1014 | 4.5 | 1 | ||
| UO Introduction to Video Production | INFT 1029 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 4 | |
| UO Introduction to Social Media | COMM 1073 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 4 | |
| Media Law and Ethics | COMM 2076 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| Content Creation for Media | COMM 2079 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| UO Writing for Digital Media | COMM 2088 | 4.5 | 2 | Note(s): 4 | |
| Virtual Reality Storytelling | COMM 3081 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 5 | |
| OR | |||||
| Digital Marketing Analytics and Big Data | MARK 3024 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 5 | |
| UO Social Media Engagement | COMM 3084 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 4 | |
| SOCIAL MEDIA SUB-MAJOR | |||||
| Choose six of the below courses, noting program specific requirements | |||||
| UO Introduction to Social Media | COMM 1073 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 1,2,4 | |
| UO Introduction to Video Production | INFT 1029 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 1,2,4 | |
| Content Creation for Media | COMM 2079 | 4.5 | 2 | Note(s): 1 | |
| Introduction to Digital Media | INFT 1014 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 1,2 | |
| Virtual Reality Storytelling | COMM 3081 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 1,2 | |
| UO Writing for Digital Media | COMM 2088 | 4.5 | 2 | Note(s): 2,4 | |
| Digital Marketing Analytics and Big Data | MARK 3024 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 1,2 | |
| UO Social Media Engagement | COMM 3084 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 1,4 | |
| Language, Influence and Persuasion | LANG 3044 | 4.5 | 3 | ||
| SOCIAL MEDIA MINOR | |||||
| UO Introduction to Social Media | COMM 1073 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 4 | |
| UO Introduction to Video Production | INFT 1029 | 4.5 | 1 | Note(s): 4 | |
| Content Creation for Media | COMM 2079 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
| UO Social Media Engagement | COMM 3084 | 4.5 | 3 | Note(s): 3,4 | |
| OR | |||||
| Media Law and Ethics | COMM 2076 | 4.5 | 2 | ||
Rules
Nil
Notes
- Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing (MBJR) and Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing/ Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) (MBJC) students select these courses as a sub-major. Note that students should choose either COMM 3081 or MARK 3024.
- Bachelor of Communication and Media (MBCD) students select these courses as a sub-major.
- Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing (MBJR) and Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing/ Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) (MBJC) students select this course as a minor
- These courses will be offered in Study Periods 1,3,4 or 6.
- Bachelor of Creative Industries (DBCI) students select either COMM 3081 or MARK 3024 as part of the major.
