Interactive Media (CTIN)
- http://cinema.usc.edu/interactive
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in SCA219; phone (213) 821-4472.
- D class assignments for graduate students available in SCA219; phone (213) 821-4472.
- YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST SESSION of each course or you may be replaced by a student on the waiting list, even if you are registered. If you do not register for a class for which you have D-clearance by the registration deadline, your D-clearance will EXPIRE. School of Cinematic Arts "R" courses change to "D" in the third week of classes, and require both instructor and departmental approval.
Critical vocabulary and historical perspective to analyze and understand experiences with interactive entertainment; students imagine and articulate their own ideas.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18350R | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | 27 of 30 | William Huber | SCA203 | Word (61952 KB) |  |
Concepts and methods of usability assessment. The emphasis will be on understanding the issues surrounding game interfaces, and utilizing usability assessment methods.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18394R | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-7:50pm | Monday | 9 of 20 | Heather Desurvire | CSSG142 | |
Critical and pragmatic insights into designing mobile experiences and technology. Design groups will develop a mobile project using principles from readings and class discussions.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18351R | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 15 of 20 | William Carter | CSSG142 | PDF (75982 KB) | |
Designed to provide the business professional with effective communication skills in working with the designers of games and game related venues.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Interactive Entertainment
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18403D | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 25 | Daniel Arey, Chris Swain | CSSG142 | Word (85504 KB) |  |
Overview of current business models in games and interactive media, methods for pitching and getting products funded; copyright and intellectual property.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18366D | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 25 | Chris Swain | RZC201 | Word (71168 KB) | |
Formal, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of digital games, critical discourse around gameplay, and the relationship of digital games to other media. Recommended preparation: CTIN 488
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18375R | Lecture-Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 20 | William Huber | SCA203 | Word (68096 KB) | |
Examine two game products from concept to delivery; introduce students to each of the professional disciplines involved in making digital games. Recommended preparation: CTIN 488.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18356R | Lecture | 6:30-9:20pm | Monday | Canceled | John Hight | |
Introduction to creative and technical aspects of new interactive media technology; computer games; digital video and sound; interactive Flash animations. Students design and produce projects.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18354R | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 9 of 12 | Peter Brinson | CSSG142 | Word (49664 KB) | |
| 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | |||||||
| 18355R | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | 11 of 12 | Peter Brinson | CSSG142 | Word (49664 KB) | |
| 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday |
Advanced topics in game programming and implementation such as using game engines, creating digital prototypes, player controls and level design.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18357D | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Monday | 20 of 20 (6 on waitlist) | Peter Brinson | CSSG142 | Word (60928 KB) | |
Concurrent Course
CTIN 489: Intermediate Game Design Workshop (2.0 units)
A follow-up to the introductory game design class, this course will introduce more advanced concepts in game design and game theories, including ideation, digital prototyping and level design.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18363D | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 (6 on waitlist) | Tracy Fullerton | CSSG142 | |
Advanced concepts in 3-D game development: story and character progression, emergent game-play, comprehensive game mechanics, and artificial intelligence.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18374D | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | |
Theory and evaluation of interactive game experiences and principles of game design utilizing the leading software approaches and related technologies. Recommended preparation: CTIN 309, CTIN 483
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18358R | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | 34 of 45 | Chris Swain,Daniel Arey, Vincent Diamante | SCA112 | Word (86016 KB) | |
| 18359R | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | Canceled | Vincent Diamante | |||
| 18360R | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Chris Swain | CSSG142 | ||
| 18362R | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | Chris Swain | |||
| 18393R | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 16 of 18 | Vincent Diamante | CSSG142 |
A follow-up to the introductory game design class, this course will introduce more advanced concepts in game design and game theories, including ideation, digital prototyping and level design.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18363D | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 (6 on waitlist) | Tracy Fullerton | CSSG142 | |
Concurrent Course
CTIN 484L: Intermediate Game Development (2.0 units)
Advanced topics in game programming and implementation such as using game engines, creating digital prototypes, player controls and level design.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18357D | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Monday | 20 of 20 (6 on waitlist) | Peter Brinson | CSSG142 | Word (60928 KB) | |
Students work in teams to produce a functional digital game suitable for distribution via the web and/or submission into independent games festivals.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 491A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18373D | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 15 | Chris Swain | RTH321 | Word (72192 KB) | |
Development of a game around a custom-made physical interface; various technologies and techniques involved in software/hardware integration; peripheral design.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18369R | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 15 | Marientina Gotsis | CSSG142 | Word (100352 KB) | |
Interactive media industry experience in the specific area of interest to the individual student. Open only to upper division undergraduate and graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18377D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Scott Fisher | OFFICE | | |
| 18380D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Scott Fisher | OFFICE | |
Provide students with a vocabulary of conceptual and artistic means to create computer based interactive works.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18389R | Lecture | 9:30-11:50am | Thursday | 14 of 20 | Andreas Kratky | RZC201 | PDF (106096 KB) |  |
Seminars on latest trends in interactive media content, technology, tools, business and culture. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18372D | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 21 of 25 | Scott Fisher | RZC201 | PDF (30058 KB) | |
Interactive design, production, prototyping and testing of projects developed in CTIN 532. Open to Interactive Media MFA students only.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 532
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18382D | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 15 | Mark Bolas | RZC201 | |
Experimental studio course in application of technology to interactive experience. Open to Interactive Media MFA students only.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 534
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18381D | Lecture-Lab | 3:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 15 | Perry Hoberman | RZC201 | |
An advanced production workshop in which students design and prepare for the production of their advanced project. Open to Interactive Media MFA students only.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 532
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18386D | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 15 | Steven Anderson | RZC201 | |
In-depth investigation of publication, distribution, business and legal aspects of the interactive entertainment business.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18387D | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Monday | 10 of 18 | John Hight | RZC201 | Word (76800 KB) | |
Research project leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18402D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 25 | Scott Fisher | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open to M.F.A., Interactive Media majors only.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 594a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18361D | Lecture | 1:00-5:00pm | Wednesday | 11 of 15 | Anne Balsamo | TBA | PDF (139970 KB) | |
Information accurate as of 8/7/2009 4:48 PM.