Communicating with AI
Overview
In this unit students will explore current and emergent practices for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to communicate with audiences, and will gain an awareness of different applications and implications. Students will be introduced to the core concepts, debates, and practices around AI and its impact on the contemporary and future world. Learning activities will equip students with the knowledge and critical perspective necessary to reflect on the role of AI in society and culture, as well as the practical and digital literacy skills needed to navigate industries and workplaces shaped by AI technologies.
Requisites
50 credit points
01-June-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Identify current and emergent use of AI technology in various industries and contexts
- Reflect on the potential of AI and its impact on people, society, and the workplace
- Investigate AI tools and platforms for communication purposes
- Use generative AI in the creation of media content
Teaching methods
All applicable locations
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
On Campus Workshop |
2.00 |
8 weeks |
16 |
Live Online Workshop |
2.00 |
4 weeks |
8 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent Learning |
7.5 |
12 weeks |
90 |
Specified Activities Various |
3.00 |
12 weeks |
36 |
Total |
150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULOs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis | Individual | 30% | 1,2,3 |
| Reflective Essay | Individual | 30% | 1,2 |
| Final Research Project | Individual/Group | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
Content
- Communicating and collaborating with AI
- Social and cultural impact of AI
- Ethical implications and considerations for AI
- AI governance and responsible use of AI
- Generative AI and human agents
- Understanding the mechanics of AI (Large language Models, Neural Networks, Machine Intelligence, Computer Vision etc.)
- AI tools, platforms and technologies
- Emergent and future applications of AI
- Generative AI workshops
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.