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Concurrent Course
Concurrent Course
Interactive Media (CTIN)
- http://cinema.usc.edu/interactive
- cinema.usc.edu/interactive For D class assignments send a request to USC_Interactive@cinema.usc.edu. 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. D class Assignments for undergraduate and graduate courses are available by emailing USC_Interactive@cinema.usc.edu with student ID, section number(s), current major, and class year/standing. Thank you.
Introduction to the procedural nature of interactive media and games, though the coding language Processing. Students will develop proficiency in reading and creating computational media.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18351D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Monday | 24 of 27 | Matthias Dorfelt, Arjun Prakash | SCIL113 |  |
Critical vocabulary and historical perspectives on interactive entertainment; students articulate their own ideas, while wrestling with the larger conceptual issues at play within the field.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18353D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 76 of 92 | Jeffrey Watson | SCI108 | |
Exploration of a variety of moving image aesthetics and methodologies in order to highlight how the language of cinema shapes contemporary digital and interactive media practices.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18401D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 3:00-5:20pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | |
Introduction to the techniques, terminology, and implementation of sounds in games, including establishing a sense of place and concepts of realistic sound.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18365D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-2:50pm | Friday | Canceled | |
The fundamentals of design, technology, operations and process for the creation of themed entertainment experiences and story-centric place-making. Prerequisite: CTIN 488 or CTIN 541. Recommended preparation: CTIN 489 or CTIN 532.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18356D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 22 | Joseph Garlington, Laurence Gertz | SCIL114 | Word (93284 KB) | |
Overview of current business models in games and interactive media, methods for pitching and getting products funded; copyright and intellectual property.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18366D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Monday | 31 of 50 | Robert Nashak | SCI108 | PDF (89057 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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18423D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:20pm | Wednesday | 64 of 64 | Gordon Bellamy | SCA112 | |
Rigorous examination of interactive entertainment: genres, history, aesthetics, cultural context, and social significance. Topics vary by semester.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18412D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 20 | Martha Campos, Kiki Benzon | SCA110 | PDF (168558 KB) | |
Introduction to technical and creative aspects of game development, including the art of creating the digital game prototype and development of games; coding experience required.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18352D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 9 of 20 | Margaret Moser | SCA356 | | |
| 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | SCB102 | |||||||
| 18354D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 24 | Margaret Moser | SCIL113 | |
Advanced topics in game programming and implementation such as using game engines, creating digital prototypes, player controls and level design.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 483 and 1 from (CTIN 488 or CTIN 541)
- Note: Section 18357 must be taken with CTIN 489 section 18363, and section 18406 must be taken with CTIN 489 section 18405.
- Concurrent enrollment: CTIN 489
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18357D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 9 of 22 | Margaret Moser | SCIL113 |  | |
| 18406D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 11 of 22 | Michael Annetta | SCIL113 | |
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.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 483 and 1 from (CTIN 488 or CTIN 541)
- Note: Section 18363 must be taken with CTIN 484 section 18357, and section 18405 must be taken with CTIN 484 section 18406.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18363D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Monday | 9 of 22 | Peter Brinson | SCIL113 | | |
| 18405D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 11 of 22 | Peter Brinson | SCIL113 | |
An introduction to making games. Students will explore the principles of game design through the entirely analog creation of card, board and tabletop games.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18358D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 52 of 94 | Jane Pinckard | SCI108 | | |
| 18355D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Elizabeth Ryerson, Michael Annetta | SCIL105 | | |
| 18359D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 17 of 20 | Michael Annetta, Elizabeth Ryerson | SCIL105 | | |
| 18360D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Friday | 15 of 20 | Michael Annetta, Elizabeth Ryerson | SCIL105 | | |
| 18361D | 001 | Lab | 3:00-4:50pm | Friday | Canceled | Elizabeth Ryerson | |
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.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 483 and 1 from (CTIN 488 or CTIN 541)
- Note: Section 18363 must be taken with CTIN 484 section 18357, and section 18405 must be taken with CTIN 484 section 18406.
- Concurrent enrollment: CTIN 484
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18363D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Monday | 9 of 22 | Peter Brinson | SCIL113 | | |
| 18405D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 11 of 22 | Peter Brinson | SCIL113 | |
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.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 483 and 1 from (CTIN 488 or CTIN 541)
- Note: Section 18357 must be taken with CTIN 489 section 18363, and section 18406 must be taken with CTIN 489 section 18405.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18357D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 9 of 22 | Margaret Moser | SCIL113 | | |
| 18406D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 11 of 22 | Michael Annetta | SCIL113 | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18407D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 39 of 40 | Dennis Wixon | OFFICE | |
Students work in teams on pre-production and production of a functional digital game suitable for showcases, festivals, and further development.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18370D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 27 of 38 | Danny Bilson,James Huntley, Dennis Wixon, Aaron Casillas, Martha Campos | SCI108 | Word (233339 KB) | |
Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema, television, and/or interactive media; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producing Interactive Projects | ||||||||||
| 18422D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 12 | Carl Schnurr, David White | SCA310 | PDF (335971 KB) | |
| Consumer-Focused Game Planning and Outreach | ||||||||||
| 18425D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 10 | James Huntley | SCB304 | | |
| Finishing and Polishing Games | ||||||||||
| 18402D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 18 | Sean Bouchard, Jesse Vigil | SCIL114 | | |
Developing procedural literacy in the analysis and creation of computational media; an introduction to how we create meaningful experiences using rules and interaction. Duplicates credit in former CTIN 400.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18404D | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Monday | 4 of 14 | Peter Brinson | SCA258 |  |
Seminars on latest trends in interactive media content, technology, tools, business and culture. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18372R | 037 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 21 of 36 | Gordon Bellamy, Richard Lemarchand | SCI108 | PDF (160034 KB) | |
The development of interactive experiences with an emphasis on prototyping and development. Open to Interactive Media MFA students only.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18383D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 3:00-5:20pm | Mon, Fri | 16 of 20 | Richard Lemarchand | SCIL114 | PDF (370008 KB) | |
Experimental studio course to explore concepts of structure, aesthetics and content of interactive experience design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18411D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 24 | Andreas Kratky | SCIL114 | PDF (121602 KB) | |
| 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | SCIL114 |
Practical exploration and practicum on the fundamental technical and aesthetic principles in the design of interactive media. Students will develop design and prototyping skills.
- Note: The Friday afternoon classes will meet five times, on 8/24, 9/21, 10/19, 11/16, and 11/30.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18385D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Mon, Fri | 18 of 20 | Tracy Fullerton | SCIL114 | PDF (216366 KB) | |
| 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | SCA108 |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18388D | 037 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 10 | Dennis Wixon | OFFICE | |
Students from many disciplines work in large teams to create an innovative, large-scale interactive media or game project. Recommended preparation: CTCS 505, CTIN 541.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18371D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 1 of 8 | Danny Bilson | OFFICE | Word (233339 KB) | |
Credit on acceptance of theis. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open to M.F.A., Interactive Media majors only.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 548
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18378D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 20 | Jeffrey Watson,Arjun Prakash, Carl Schnurr | SCI306 | |