USC Schedule of Classes

Introduction to the expressive potential of multimedia as a critical and creative tool, supplementing traditional forms of academic work.

An in-depth investigation of the close interrelationships among technology, culture and communication to form a solid foundation for digital authoring. Duplicates credit in former IML 101.

Intermediate laboratory exploring computational systems through a series of critical design prompts. Emphasis on digital representation, time-based processes, abstract data and the relationship between humans and computers.

Introduction to the methods of visual design with respect to digital media authorship. Exploring the creative process through various conceptual workflows and hands-on techniques.

Investigation of the potentials of computational media to define new aesthetics, modes of representation and structures of communication.

An introduction to a broad range of technical and theoretical issues surrounding the production of web-based content.

Hands-on investigation of opportunities and challenges offered by mobile interaction within both cultural and ideological contexts.

Development of documentation and archival strategies, with an emphasis on techniques of personal and professional representation.

Survey of audio culture and sound technologies, focusing on developing sonic literacy and creating artwork using sound as a primary modality.

An introduction to audio and video techniques for digital storytelling across various platforms. Students will create multiple short-form projects using contemporary tools and technologies.

Emphasizing rigorous multimedia research and authorship strategies, this course prepares students to undertake large-scale digital projects.

An introduction to the history, theory and critical context of 3-D spatial representation, as well as foundational authoring skills in modeling interactive 3-D spaces.

Examination of the history of cinematic experimentation to provide a framework for understanding contemporary virtual reality, augmented reality, interactive installations and large-scale urban screens.

Analysis and development of scholarly media projects using diverse web authoring strategies, technologies and documentation. Prerequisites: IML 300.

Creating real social change through multimedia, working in collaboration with a local nonprofit organization.

Visualizing information through diverse media platforms, with a focus on critical analysis and hands-on visualization.

Production of a digital thesis project.

Studio class exploring spatial perception and advanced techniques of 3-D representation, stereoscopy, panorama, projection mapping, modeling for real-time environments, parametric modeling, and 3-D fabrication.

A hands-on mentored research lab experience within the context of media art and in association with a real-world project.

Individual research and readings.

Deepening skills in audio/video storytelling methods through a semester-long, non-fiction media project.

An exploration of varied pedagogical approaches and strategies informed by critical engagement with digital media and networked technologies.

A hands-on mentored graduate research lab experience within the context of media art and in association with a real-world project. Open only to graduate students.

Research leading to the masters degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Detailed investigation of new or emergent practices in digital media; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

Introduction to a range of technologies and media types, while identifying and developing a specialization in one or more areas of practice. (Duplicates credit in former CNTV 602)

Orientation to the profession, opportunities, presentation and analysis of recent developments and applications in Media Arts and Practice. Graded CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in former CNTV 603)

Introduction to contemporary media theory, with attention to posthumanism, networks, and the post-cinematic, and a demonstration of these concepts in media art.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in CNTV 794a)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in CNTV 794b)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in CNTV 794c)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in CNTV 794d)

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC. (Duplicates credit in CNTV 794z)