Interface/Communication Thread- 16 credits
The goal of the Communication thread is provide students with the ability to create and deliver messages in a variety of different digital interactive media, assess the quality of the message, and ensure that the audience/user is able to understand/absorb/utilize the message as intended. This section provides students with an array of different media production classes, to produce content for games and other media. Students learn how to build good interfaces, compose storyboards, conduct usability assessments and manage large-scale projects. Theory classes consider the role of games in developing culture and communicating messages. Video games are considered and assessed as a cultural phenomenon equivalent to film/television and radio. Questions? Contact Prof. Elena Bertozzi.
audio:
- S293 Audio Practicum (1 c) (Prerequ: S239, MUSC 290 or consent of Ins.)
- S239 Fundamentals of Audio Production (3c)
- S320/520 Advanced Audio Techniques (3 c)
- S346 Sound and Image (3 c)
- MUSC452 MIDI Techniques (2 c)
video:
- S238 Fundamentals of Video Production (3 c)
- S330 Corporate and Industrial Video (3 c) Prereq 238
- S335 Advertising Video Production (3 c) Prereq 238
writing/journalism:
- 350 Writing for Multimedia/ Game Screenplay/ Game Design Docs (3 c Pre/Coreq ACIND 150)
- J310 Publication Photography (3 c Prereq is J243 or S202 and S203)
- 440/ 640 New Communication Technologies (3 c) Prereqs: J210 or 220 or S131 or S232 or Jr. Standing
games/ interactivity:
- J/S 351 Game Development: Theory and Practice (Prerequ: Jr./Sr Status or consent)
- Web TV: GameZombie
- Social Media Optimization and Web Analytics
- TBD Ludology: Study and Critique of Significant Games
- TBD Quantitative/Qualitative Research in Games (effects, immersion, learning)
electives
- 420/620 Law of Mass Com (Prereqs, one of: J210, J220, S131, S232
- Independent Study in Area of Interest
- Internship in Area of Interest
- ### 3 credit Capstone class offered once a year to develop projects after the 352 Advanced Class.
