Applied Digital Communication Subject regulations
Applied Digital Communication focuses on the design of communication in digital environments. You will learn how to combine data and messages into effective digital communications for visual and web presentation. As a graduate, you will be equipped to work in multidisciplinary teams that can combine communication, data, and technologies to understand and address users' needs in a broad range of digital era environments. Design associated with the World Wide Web and other internet technologies is a key feature of Applied Digital Communication.
Applied Digital Communication is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Communication (BC). Applied Digital Communication may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.
To complete Applied Digital Communication as a single major for the BC, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Applied Digital Communication, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete COMPX101, DSIGN141, COMPX225, DSIGN241, DSIGN243, COMPX324, DSIGN341, DSIGN342, and 15 points from CSMAX300, MEDIA308 or THSTS302.
To complete Applied Digital Communication as part of a double major for the BC, or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Applied Digital Communication including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete COMPX101, DSIGN141, COMPX225, DSIGN241, DSIGN243; 30 points from COMPX324, DSIGN341 or DSIGN342; and 15 points from CSMAX300, MEDIA308 or THSTS302.
To complete a minor in Applied Digital Communication, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Applied Digital Communication major, including at least 30 points above 100 level.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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GradCert(AppDC) and GradDip(AppDC) A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Applied Digital Communication at an advanced level in their first degree.
For further details, contact the Division of STEM Office.
Applied Digital Communication papers
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COMPX101
Introduction to Programming with AI Tools
Introduces C# programming using Visual Studio. Students learn fundamental concepts alongside modern practices, including AI-assisted tools, and gain... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) & 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Hamilton Waikato College) & 27B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 27X (Hainan University, Haikou China) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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DSIGN141
Principles of Form and Design
A foundational exploration of design principles across multiple disciplines, where students analyse real‑world examples, apply core concepts to... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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COMPX222
Web Development
This paper provides a broad overview of the principles and technologies used in Web Applications, with practical experience of client-side and... |
15 | 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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COMPX225
Introduction to Databases and Web Development
This paper provides a broad overview of the principles and technologies used in creating Web Applications, with practical experience of client-side... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga) |
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DSIGN241
Aspects of Web Design
This course enables students to identify user needs and emerging opportunities to shape next‑generation web content and interactive experiences... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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DSIGN243
Visual Language and Information Design
This course introduces students to the field of information design and the role it plays in shaping meaning, perception, and decision‑making. Using... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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COMPX324
User Experience Design
An introduction to the field of user experience - where students develop skills and techniques for the design and evaluation of interfaces for... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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CSMAX300
Visual Data Communication
This paper focuses on the skills and knowledge for communicating with data. A variety of methods of communicating and presenting data will be covered. |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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DSIGN341
Design Systems
This course introduces students to the use and development of design systems, enabling them to integrate methods, tools, and workflows that ensure... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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DSIGN342
Human Centred Design
This course immerses students in a human‑centred design project, where they conduct discovery‑phase research, analyse psycho‑social and cultural... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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THSTS302
Arts, Creativity and Wellbeing
This paper integrates practice and theory, exploring embodied experiences of the relationships between arts, creativity and wellbeing. Contemporary... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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COMPX101 Introduction to Programming with AI Tools
Introduces C# programming using Visual Studio. Students learn fundamental concepts alongside modern practices, including AI-assisted tools, and gain...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) & 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Hamilton Waikato College) & 27B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 27X (Hainan University, Haikou China) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)DSIGN141 Principles of Form and DesignA foundational exploration of design principles across multiple disciplines, where students analyse real‑world examples, apply core concepts to...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) -
COMPX222 Web Development
This paper provides a broad overview of the principles and technologies used in Web Applications, with practical experience of client-side and...
Points 15 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)COMPX225 Introduction to Databases and Web DevelopmentThis paper provides a broad overview of the principles and technologies used in creating Web Applications, with practical experience of client-side...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga)DSIGN241 Aspects of Web DesignThis course enables students to identify user needs and emerging opportunities to shape next‑generation web content and interactive experiences...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)DSIGN243 Visual Language and Information DesignThis course introduces students to the field of information design and the role it plays in shaping meaning, perception, and decision‑making. Using...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) -
COMPX324 User Experience Design
An introduction to the field of user experience - where students develop skills and techniques for the design and evaluation of interfaces for...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)CSMAX300 Visual Data CommunicationThis paper focuses on the skills and knowledge for communicating with data. A variety of methods of communicating and presenting data will be covered.
Points 15 27A (Hamilton)DSIGN341 Design SystemsThis course introduces students to the use and development of design systems, enabling them to integrate methods, tools, and workflows that ensure...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)DSIGN342 Human Centred DesignThis course immerses students in a human‑centred design project, where they conduct discovery‑phase research, analyse psycho‑social and cultural...
Points 15 27B (Hamilton) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)THSTS302 Arts, Creativity and WellbeingThis paper integrates practice and theory, exploring embodied experiences of the relationships between arts, creativity and wellbeing. Contemporary...
Points 15 27A (Hamilton)
2027 Subject regulation information current as at 21 Aug 2026 01:00am