ARTS30003 Digital Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is ARTS30003 hard?
ARTS30003: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Guest researchers each week show a digital method, from text analysis to 3D models, and you try it in hands-on workshops.
After it you can
- Discuss how digital tools are changing the humanities
- Try out a range of research methods hands-on
- Write a research essay on a digital method
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Presentations 20%, Assignments 30%, Reports and essays 50%
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Quick answers
- When is ARTS30003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ARTS30003?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ARTS30003 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 20%, Assignments 30%, Reports and essays 50%.
- How many class hours a week does ARTS30003 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take ARTS30003 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate ARTS30003?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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