Introduction to Media Studies and the Arts

Catalog description

Begin your academic journey in the Arts & Media major with this foundational course, an essential component of the core program. You will explore the historical context and contemporary shifts in from which media technologies and the art realm have developed: from the nuances of oral culture and performance to the innovations of mass production, broadcasting, and the digital frontier. Through ten in-depth seminars and three hands-on projects, this course spotlights the major's core concentrations: Film & Documentary, Studio Art & Performance, and Digital Culture & Communication. 001389