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 the foundations of visual culture through a series of critical design prompts. Emphasis on the creative process, project documentation and the development of a personal design methodology.

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.

Critical analysis of the categories of race, class and gender within the diverse digital spaces of contemporary culture, from video games to the digital divide.

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

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.

Studio course focused on visual design, UX/UI design and the creative process. Emulating design agencies and working with clients and creative briefs.

A hands-on exploration of emerging cinematic technologies, situated within a historical context through both theoretical and practical analysis.

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.

Lectures, presentations, and readings introducing cutting-edge digital media innovations and applications. Analysis of the critical and creative challenges of contemporary digital media practices.

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.

An introduction to video in academic scholarship. Acquisition and editing of images and sound through a series of short, non-fiction media projects.

Exploration of conceptual approaches from the sciences, arts, and humanities that challenge the mind/body split. Investigation of epistemologies that are considered fantastical.

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.

Introduction to the historical specificities of old media (painting, print, photography, film, video, television) and to consequences of the convergences produced by new media forms. (Duplicates credit in former CNTV 600)

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)

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)