Course Overview
Media can be instantaneous, and once it’s in the digital space it’s not always easy or possible to remove it. The information shared digitally has consequences to the author and others. Critical thinking in terms of being able to predict and assess these consequences, both legally and ethically, is paramount to success in the digital sphere. This course examines the importance of setting purpose, goals, voice, ethics and protocols behind storytelling and images both on and offline. Students explore issues around codes of conduct that address copyright, creative commons licensing, digital piracy, defamation, quality of content, and speed of delivery, while still creating compelling content in an ethical manner. In addition, students will gain awareness of the importance of creating content that is culturally diverse, reflects tolerance and appeals to national and international audiences.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss various frameworks used for ethical decision-making.
- Debate issues of ethical consideration around strategies for gaining attention online, including the use of social media.
- Explain copyright attribution to their own work and the work of others, digital or otherwise.
- Outline the process of determining permission for use of content from external sources to be shared online.
- Recognize potential liability as they discuss the consequences of sharing information, whether in writing, photos or video, and the dangers involved in using it, and using it out of context.
- Debate the benefits and concerns associated with sharing content in the digital sphere, taking into consideration cultural and social diversity and the international nature of the digital sphere.
- Determine type and amount of content to be shared online as well as permissions around the work.
- Discuss and create a personal policy on how and what information students share online, taking into account the realities of the digital world.
Effective as of Fall 2012
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