Introduction to Digital Media Studies

4.0 credits

In this class we will critically think about the creation, production, distribution, consumption and reception of digital media. Readings and class discussions will focus on the theory, history, and practice of digital media and its application in the Humanities, Social Sciences and our world. Students will produce individual research in the form of written responses, as well as collaborative digital projects. The course's goals are to prepare students to thoughtfully critique our digital world, create scholarly digital projects, and understand the multifaceted importance of media in today's society.