Applied Digital Communication Subject regulations

2027

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:

Applied Digital Communication papers

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Code and paper title Points
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)
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)
Code and paper title Points
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)
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)
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)
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)
Code and paper title Points
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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2027 Subject regulation information current as at 21 Aug 2026 01:00am