Faculty of Arts
Computer applications in the social sciences and humanities

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1. Skills subjects limitations
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Computer applications in the social sciences and humanities is an area of study which aims to consolidate the relationship between BA study and information technology. Its subjects are designed to promote an understanding of the use and significance of current information and communication systems, and to train students to use these technologies, both in their studies and their chosen careers.

The subjects on offer are directed toward practical experience, using state-of-the-art software to manipulate text, numbers, graphics, sounds, video, animation, archived data and other digital media. Students are also encouraged to engage in a critical analysis of these technologies and their products as they circulate within cultural and social contexts.

The subjects cater to levels ranging from introductory classes to advanced multimedia development. Although they are open to arts students in general, they are not usually available to those enrolled in the combined arts/science or arts/engineering courses.

1. Skills subjects limitations

Students should note that they may take no more than two subjects in computer applications in their second/third year, and a maximum of three skills subjects for credit towards the BA degree. See Skills-based subjects.

2. For more information

Dr Michael Arnold
Department of History and Philosophy of Science
Ground Floor, Old Arts Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Tel. +61 8344 7020
Email: mvarnold@unimelb.edu.au
Web: http://www.hps.unimelb.edu.au

First-year subjects

103-100 Computer Applications

Second/third-year subjects

103-002 Internet Applications
103-005 Cybersociety
103-006 Multimedia Authoring
136-045 Fact, Fiction & Fraud in the Digital Age

Third-year subject

103-302 Computing in Qualitative Research

Third/fourth-year subject

103-401 Advanced Multimedia Applications