Digital Communities

Community and online engagement have been falsely cast in a dichotomous light -- either a cure-all or a sure failure. Working with local and online communities will shape our understanding and questions about the complexities of groups. We'll learn context, tools, and tricks for building powerful community-based campaigns. Students examine how projects can gain new participants while maintaining their focus and think about the differences in community involvement in on-line spaces and off. In a hands-on project, this class explores how to work together in digital space, to create moving media, and to build a campaign for support and growth.