SLIDE 1 Studying MA Digital Culture and Society
Mercedes Bunz/ @mrsbunz / Senior Lecturer in Digital Society Department of Digital Humanities
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The MA Digital Culture & Society
Assignments & Dissertation / Practical Research Project
Optional Modules / Q&A Your questions! Featuring: Dr Mercedes Bunz (Co-Director MA DCS) Senior Lecturer in Digital Culture Dr Peter Chonka Lecturer in Global Digital Cultures Dr Feng Zhu Lecturer in Gaming and Virtual Environments Dr Elisa Oreglia Lecturer in Global Digital Cultures Chang Liu, MA DCS student
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This course introduces students systematically to the developments and implications of digital technologies on contemporary culture and society.
SLIDE 4 Our core module looks at digital technologies and how they reshape different areas such as:
cities and transport, finance, journalism, marketing, work, governance but also identities and intimacies in digital media, and to many
Example of digital health
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We teach a systematic understanding of the main cultural, political, economic and ethical aspects of digital culture and society and a strong command of related literature.
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Employment: think tanks the arts and the cultural sectors government and public administration, international development NGOs & education media and communications public relations journalism.
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On this course you will learn to formulate your own arguments and professional questions about digital technology.
SLIDE 9 How will we teach you? Online or offline?
We will be open, and our goal is to be on campus, offering a combination of on-campus teaching and learning with
enhanced use of technology.
SLIDE 10 Tasks: Read the set reading (=required reading) before class.
It is easier to follow and understand lectures and you can contribute better in seminars. Seminars are important!!! We like you to participate actively in and contribute to the
Make it your goal to say something at least
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Active students = happy teachers
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Our course and living in a digital city such as London helps with the studies!
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This is where you will study…
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established in 1829 by King George IV
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Modern, global, open…
SLIDE 17 Modern, global, open & digital Our MA course can equip you with different strengths depending on your
- wn choice of optional modules.
…critical theory & academic debates. …practical digital skills. …industry knowledge
SLIDE 18 MODULE OVERVIEW (selection) Theories of Digital Technologies - modules: Artificial Intelligence And Society Virtual Realities Transnationalism And Globalisation In Digital Visual Cultures Bodies, Identities And Digital Media London, A Digital City Industry Understanding and Skills - modules: Management For Digital Content Industries Social Media, Marketing And Platforms Digital Industries and Internet Culture Digital Entrepreneurship Technical Understanding and Practice - modules: Data Visualisation And Analysis Introduction To Data Journalism Internet of Things And Making The Connected World Programming Web Technologies Digital Publishing
[These modules run depending on students’ choice.]
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Topics term1:
Identity and Digital Culture Intimacy, Sexuality and Digital Culture London, a Smart Digital City Big Data Digital Surveillance Digital Health
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Dr Btihaj Ajana
Associate Professor and Reader
in Media and Digital Culture Background: Media and cultural studies
Philosophy of technology
Sociology Research: Bodies, identities and digital media Politics of self-tracking Surveillance studies
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Topics term2: Platforms, Apps, Interfaces Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing and Journalism Digital Capitalism and Finance The Digital in Art & Culture Digital Play and Gamification
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Dr Mercedes Bunz
Senior Lecturer in Digital Society
Deputy Head of Department Background: Technology and Media Studies
Digital Journalism
(former tech-reporter The Guardian) Research: Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things
SLIDE 23 Studying DCS teaches you:
- An overview of current digital tech
developments
- A systematic understanding how the
digital transforms culture and society
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Ready for work! Our course equips you with an overview and critical thinking about digital technology, so you are ready to analyse, develop, and communicate
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Modes of teaching:
- Lectures & seminars online and offline
- Writing essay and a dissertation
- Practical research project
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Assignment & Dissertation: Dr Feng Zhu Lecturer in Games and Virtual Environments Practical Research Project: Dr Peter Chonka Lecturer in Global Digital Cultures How is it to study the MA? Chang Liu, MA Digital Culture & Society
SLIDE 27 The MA Digital Culture and Society love to hear from you. If you have a question about your application, please log into your King’s Apply Portal. Via the portal you can request information or
If you have a question about the course and its content, email: mercedes.bunz@kcl.ac.uk peter.chonka@kcl.ac.uk feng.zhu@kcl.ac.uk
