Digital Studies Minor
The widespread influence of digital media in almost every aspect of
contemporary life requires new literacy skills for understanding and
using digital technologies. Regardless of their specialized major
program, students will work and evolve in environments that
increasingly rely on digital tools and platforms to create and share
information.
To address this need, the Digital Studies minor
provides ways for students from all disciplines to explore the role of
digital tools and to become productive and ethical digital citizens.
Why Minor in Digital Studies at Grand Valley?
The minor offers:
- An innovative and flexible curriculum that works as a great addition to any specialized major program.
- Courses that encourage theoretical work and hands-on experiences.
- Ways to gain a firm understanding of digital culture and digital citizenship.
- Opportunities to develop practical skills for using the technologies of the digitalized world.
- Ways to prepare students for jobs requiring a wide range of digital literacy skills and media knowledge.
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Location & Format
Undergraduate students in this program study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
Format:- Face To Face
Coursework
Students must earn 21 credits to complete the minor. Focused on theory and practice, the Digital Studies curriculum helps students gain experience using digital tools and develop a complex understanding of digital cultures. The curriculum covers topics such as:
- Artificial intelligence
- Multimedia production
- Social media
- Digital identity and representation
- Ethics and digital culture
- Data design and data literacy
- Digital preservation
- Digital games and culture
For More Information
School of Interdisciplinary StudiesDigital Studies
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