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Program Director: M. Petit Email: new-media@utsc.utoronto.ca New Media Studies critically analyzes the social, cultural, economic and political dynamics of new media; how new forms of cultural representations are created, consumed, and shared through digital media; and the effects of digital technology on traditional media forms. The Joint Program in New Media studies allows students to combine critical study and interdisciplinary academic research at UTSC, with the technical education and industry experience offered at Centennial College's Centre for Creative Communication. Students in the program learn the theory, critical history, and practice of digital media as preparation for future careers in media industries. Students also have the option of qualifying for a certificate from Centennial College by enrolling in one additional summer session, that includes a field placement and a professional practice course. Because of overlaps in required coursework, students admitted to the Joint Program in New Media cannot also minor in Media Studies. Students should consider instead a Major (or Minor) in Studio. Program Admission: Guidelines for 1st year course selection Students who intend to apply to the Joint Program in New Media Studies should include MDSA01H3 Introduction to Media Studies and MDSA02H3 History of Media and Technology, in their 1st year course selection. Students who intend to apply to the Joint Program in New Media Studies at the end of their second year, should also take MDSB61H3 Critical Approaches to Digital Media and MDSB62H3 Understanding Visual Culture. The New Media Program overview is available at: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~humdiv/prg_newmedia.html New Media Studies ProgramsMAJOR (JOINT) PROGRAM IN NEW MEDIA STUDIES (ARTS)Undergraduate Advisor: 416-287-7184 Email: nme-undergrad-advisor@utsc.utoronto.ca Program Requirements Students must complete 9.0 full credits of which at least 2.0 must
be at the C- or D-level, including: 2. 1.0 additional full credit from the following: 3. 0.5 credit from the following: 4. 4.5 full credits from Centennial College:
Note: The following NME courses are taught at UTSC: NMED01H3 and NMED02H3. All other NME courses are taught at Centennial College. New Media Studies CoursesNMEA01H3 Digital Fundamentals This course introduces basic hardware and software for new media.
Students will learn basics of HTML (tags, tables and frames) and JavaScript
for creation of new media. Discusses hardware requirements including
storage components, colour palettes and different types of graphics
(bitmap vs. vector-based). Students will be introduced to a variety
of software packages used in new media production. This course enables students to develop strong written communications
skills for effective project proposals and communications, as well
as non-linear writing skills that can be applied to a wide range of
interactive media projects. The course examines the difference between
successful writing for print and for new media, and how to integrate
text and visual material. This course introduces the fundamentals of two-dimensional design,
graphic design theory, graphic design history, colour principles,
typographic principles and visual communication theories applied to
New Media Design. Working from basic form generators, typography,
two-dimensional design principles, colour and visual communication
strategies, learners will be introduced to the exciting world of applied
graphic design and multi-media. This course introduces students to the discipline of user interface
and software design, and in particular their impact and importance
in the world of new media. The course uses theory and research in
combination with practical application, to bring a user-centred design
perspective to developing new media software. Extends work on interface design. Students have opportunities to
gain real world experience in the techniques of user interface design.
Participants learn to do a "requirements document" for projects, how
to design an interface which meets the needs of the requirements of
the document and how to test a design with real world users. This course enables the participant to understand the new media production
process. Learners will develop the skills to conduct benchmarking,
scoping and testing exercises that lead to meaningful project planning
documents. Learners will develop and manage production schedules for
their group projects that support the development efforts using the
project planning documents. This course builds on NMEA01H3.
It enables learners to extend their understanding of software requirements
and of advanced software techniques. Software used may include Dreamweaver,
Flash, Director, and animation (using Director). This course introduces students to the scope of sound design - creative
audio for new media applications. Students will work with audio applications
software to sample, create and compress files, and in the planning
and post-production of new media. Students will also learn to use
audio in interactive ways such as soundscapes. This course discusses the integration of multiple media with the
art of good design. The course examines the conventions of typography
and the dynamics between words and images, with the introduction of
time, motion and sound. The course involves guest speakers, class
exercises, assignments, field trips, group critiques and major projects. Students in this course develop a new media project that responds
to, analyzes, or furthers their research into theoretical issues around
digital media practices and artefacts. Projects may focus on digital
media ranging from the internet to gaming, to social networking, including
websites, CD-ROMS, DVDs, mobile apps, and Virtual and Augmented Reality
technologies. A seminar course providing critical reflection on digital media applications
and artefacts in contemporary life, including business, information,
communication, entertainment, and creative practices. Students examine
the ideological, political, structural, and representational assumptions
underlying much of new media production and consumption from both
theoretical and practice-based perspectives. MDSA01H3 Introduction to Media Studies MDSB03H3 Advertising and Consumer Culture MDSB05H3 Media and Globalization MDSB61H3 Critical Approaches to Digital Media MDSB62H3 Understanding Visual Culture MDSC02H3 Topics in Media, Identities and Politics See the Media Studies section of this Calendar for full course descriptions. |
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