An introduction to the fundamental concepts, concerns, genres and technologies of digital media. Students produce introductory digital projects (Web, photography, video and audio) exploring contemporary concerns and genres in the new media field. Students from other fields are invited to explore interdisciplinary applications of Digital Media to their chosen discipline. Prerequisites: None
An introduction to the fundamental concepts, technologies and practices involved in contemporary Internet markup languages. Students will be exposed to the complete range of concepts and issues involved in this field with a focus on current professional authoring practices. Students will complete their own projects using industry standard authoring languages. Prerequisites: C+ or higher in DIGI 110 or permission of Department.
An investigation of the concepts and practices involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of interactive information architectures for use in digital media. Focuses on interface and information design issues relevant to existing and emerging interactive digital mediums. Principles of interpersonal communications, media theory, human factors and usability are introduced. Prerequisites: C+ or higher in DIGI 110 or permission of Department.
Using the Internet as a focus, students investigate the concepts and practices of interactive motion media by mastering industry standard software through a series of labs, assignments and a major project. Storytelling, character development, animation, game development and rich media interfaces are introduced. Prerequisites: C+ or higher in DIGI 110 or permission of Department.
An introduction to digital video production utilizing current concepts, practices and technologies. Students will be exposed to all aspects of digital video production with a focus on essential equipment and skills. Students will complete projects that build solid technical proficiencies while developing creative expression. Students from all disciplines welcome! Prerequisites: C or higher in DIGI 110 or permission of Chair.
This course is a continuation of DIGI 280 focusing on the application of the concepts and skills mastered in that class. Students will work on individual productions relevant to their fields of study and will have the opportunity to experience the complete production cycle from project conception through to distribution. Prerequisites: C or higher in DIGI 280.
An introduction to digital audio concepts, practices, and technologies including software and production techniques, elements of field recording, interviewing, microphone use, and editing. Students will complete projects based on topics of their own choosing that build technical proficiencies and creative expression. Students from all disciplines are welcome. (2:1:1)
This course will examine the myths and metaphors informing the discourse on digital technologies, and introduce important concepts in understanding digital media and technologies, their audiences, and their impact on society. Students will develop digital media projects reflecting themes developed in the course.
A continuation of DIGI 220, this course is an examination of the theory and techniques involved in semantic Web presentation and accessibility technologies (i.e. CSS and WCAG). Students will research and develop best practices for substantial Web projects that they may be completing for another course.
