Emphasis is on economic, social, political and aesthetic implications. The class will provide limited experience with computer-based media, but no prior technical or computer experience is assumed. Navigating Information Networks for Mass Media Builds familiarity with computer-mediated information networks. No prior computer or network experience assumed. How laws and policies have changed to govern new media forms.
Attention is given to economic, policy and mass use issues.
Review of major industry leaders, promising technologies and new services. Social issues, government initiatives and new legislation are covered for both North American and International markets. An overview of how we apprehend, interpret and understand visual content of traditional and evolving media forms. Emphasized is the analytic methods, the aesthetic characteristics of media forms, and how visuals are utilized and understood. Several perspectives are considered, including historical, cultural and critical.