MECO3607: Telling Stories with Data

2026 unit information

In this unit students will explore theories and practices of information and data mediation within contemporary media and communications industries. Students will be introduced to key concepts and debates about the relationship between data and information, the uses and misuses of information, and the development of data journalism. From this theoretical base students will learn industry relevant practice in information verification and data storytelling using public databases and data visualisation tools.

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Arts and Social Sciences

Details

Study level	Undergraduate
Academic unit	Media and Communications
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	12 credit points at 2000 level in Media and Communications
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	MECO2604 or MECO3603
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

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Semester 1 2025	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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Semester 1 2026	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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