Students identify and critically consider several social, economic, aesthetic, and technological issues. Discussion takes place in a climate of intense critical debate. Focused on areas within programs. A flexible curriculum oriented to special research topics of interest to faculty or current issues of concern to educators. Focused on areas within programs.
Emphasis is on the design of a message or a series of messages to be presented through media.
Students explore an in-depth research or design problem. Students will lead a team that designs, produces, implements, and evaluates an instructional system developed for a field site. Team leaders must ensure the quality and integrity of the design and design report. Readings include classics and latest research. Special attention is given to the new forms of human interaction that are made possible by advanced technology.