Media Language in the Digital Age
Students analyse the multimodal codes, layout, design, and interactive elements that define online and social media language.
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Students analyse the multimodal codes, layout, design, and interactive elements that define online and social media language.
Key Questions
- How do websites and social media platforms use layout and design to guide user navigation?
- What role do multimodal codes play in communicating meaning online?
- How does interactivity alter traditional media language conventions?
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