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Learn big skills with these bite-sized units
Whether you want to become a social media guru or master the written word, our single units can teach you the specialised skills you need to make your goals a reality. Plus, every unit is available on our premium online learning platform, allowing you to study when and where it suits you.
Single units available for study
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Content Creation for Social Media
Single unit
Learn to explore, examine and experience contemporary social media content creation in relation to diverse digital contexts.
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Creating Your Arts Business
Single unit
Explore strategic and creative approaches to marketing, as well as entrepreneurship and creative business planning.
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Design Thinking and Problem Solving
Single unit
Investigate ‘design thinking’ as a strategic methodology and problem-solving process, using creative tools to solve challenges.
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Digital Curation
Single unit
Learn how to creatively select and assemble media elements to create personal and brand identities.
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Digital Publishing
Single unit
Explore typography, designs principles, grids, forms and structures, and learn how to transfer your designs from hand to digital formats.
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Feature Writing
Single unit
Build the skills to report, interpret and comment in-depth on public affairs and to work as a specialist in different areas of journalism.
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Digital is in our DNA, with 40 years of experience in distance and online learning. Invest in your skills by studying one of our industry-led online short courses, and secure your place in the future of work alongside our dynamic community of 60,000+ online learners.
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Introduction to Digital Photography
Single unit
Develop a range of skills, including basic digital photography, image retouching, colour correction and much more.
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Law Media and Communication
Single unit
Understand the legal rights and risks involved with being a professional communicator.
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Making Sense of Communities Online
Single unit
Utilise netnography and other tools to understand community dynamics and social patterns of interaction online.
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Script Writing
Single unit
Pursue your passion for script writing and develop the introductory skills you need to become a successful playwright.
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