Course Descriptions

This is a hands-on course focusing on the techniques and methods of digital communications and multimedia design. The modules for this methods course include Photoshop; Film & Film editing; Web 2.0 apps; html and basic website design. The course is primarily lab-based, with graded assignments for each module. The course is introductory, and provides a foundation on which to build further technical skills. There is no final exam as students will be marked on their labs and portfolio of work. The portfolio will be a CD or website that approximates what students would provide when applying for employment, and will be marked on the basis of organization of materials (user-interface design), language (appropriateness and clarity), and quality of technical production.

Weekly hours: 1 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): 18 credit units including 3 credit units of ENG courses.
Note: A 100-level ART course is recommended prior to or concurrent with this course.

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

A capstone design course in which advanced principles of history, theory, and design are applied to a suitable interdisciplinary project in new media creation and commentary. The course, which builds upon the foundations established throughout the course of study, focuses on approaches to be taken in defining project objectives and scope, researching suitable contexts, and designing and implementing a new media project. Design philosophy and methods are discussed and explored in the context of the particular assignment. The course requires that the students work in groups to achieve a unified production, which may include a formal essay in addition to blogs, digital films, art, and/or soundscapes published online. Group interaction and performance is monitored throughout. When possible, guest lectures from various industrial and other representatives will be provided to enhance the student's design experience.

Weekly hours: 1 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): 75 credit units including INCC 210.3.
Note: This is the capstone course for the Minor in Digital Culture and New Media. Students should have completed the majority of courses required for the minor prior to taking this course.

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Designed to develop student's French reading skills particularly for research purposes. Primary emphasis is on the comprehension of a wide variety of texts in French.

Weekly hours: 2 Tutorial hours

Offered occasionally in special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.