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Major (Joint) Program in New Media

(B.A.)

Program Requirements

Supervisor of Studies: L. Chan
chan@utsc.utoronto.ca

This program may be taken in partial fulfillment of the requirements of a four-year (20-credit) Honours B.A. Degree, when taken with a major (or specialist) program in another field.

In addition to completing the requirements for the degree, students have the option of qualifying for a certificate from Centennial College by undertaking one additional semester, which includes a field placement and a professional practice course.

Program Admission Requirements

Limited enrolment. Students will be considered for admission after completing 4 full credits at the University of Toronto at Scarborough. Students must request the program in ROSI by the appropriate deadline and submit an application form and portfolio to the program supervisor by the same deadline. Following receipt of the applications, arrangements will be made for the student to take Centennial's design test. Students who do not have a portfolio when beginning university studies should include VPSA62H in their first year program; alternatively, they may wish to enroll in a suitable non-credit course at Centennial College while in the process of preparing a portfolio for evaluation. Students may be required to attend an interview before the decision is made.

Program Requirements

Students must complete 8 full credits, which must include:
(a) 0.5 credits from among
CSCA02H The Why and How of Computing
CSCA08H Introduction to Computer Programming
CSCA48H Introduction to Computer Science
VPAB03H Computers and the Arts I
(b) 2 full credits from among the following courses, at least 1 full credit from each group (some courses have prerequisites and/or enrolment restrictions--students should consult the course descriptions and plan accordingly):
i) [ENGB02H Critical Writing About Narrative
and
ENGB03H] Critical Thinking About Narrative
[ENGB01H Critical Writing About Poetry
and
ENGB04H] Critical Thinking About Poetry
[LGGA19H Writing Practicum: A Course for Non-Native Speakers of English
and
LGGA17H] Current Approaches to the Academic Writing Process I: A Course for Non-Native Speakers of English
PHLB03H Philosophy of Art
PHLB53H The Art of Thinking
VPAA05H Collaborations in the Visual and Performing Arts
VPSB73H Computers and the Arts II
VPSB76H Electronic Media
VPSA62H Foundation Studies in Studio
ii) ECMC20H Economics of the Media
ECMC42H The Economics of the Internet and E-commerce
ENGC55H Literature and Media: The Spoken Word and the Visual Page
ENGC56H Literature and Media: From Page to Screen
HISD37H History and Media in the United States
ISTB01H International Studies and International Communications
PHLB05H Social Issues
SOCB34H Sociology of Mass Media and Communications: Institutions, Technologies and Policies
SOCB35H Sociology of Mass Media and Communications: Texts and Audiences
SOCC08H Gender and Information Technology
SOCC18H Sociology of Culture
VPAB05H Introduction to Contemporary Cultural Theory
WSTB13H Women and the Media
(c) New Media Group 1 -- students will be eligible to enrol in these courses after successfully completing at least 12 full credits at University of Toronto at Scarborough, which must include requirements (a) and (b) in 1 above.
NMEA01H Digital Fundamentals
NMEA02H Introduction to New Media Communications
NMEA03H The Language of Design
NMEA04H Interface Design, Navigation and Interaction 1
(d) New Media Group 2 -- students will be eligible to enrol in these courses after successfully completing all courses in Group 1 above.
NMEB05H Interface Design, Navigation and Interaction 2
NMEB06H Project Development and Presentation
NMEB08H Application Software for Interactive Media
NMEB09H Sound Design
NMEB10H Design for New Media
(e) NMED01H New Media Senior Project
(f) NMED02H Directed Research in New Media
or
One other half course from lists a) and b) above

NMEA01H3 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 is taught on the Centennial Campus.
Limited enrolment: 25. This course is only open to students registered in the Joint Major Program in New Media.
Prerequisites: 12 FCE
Corequisites: NMEA02H, NMEA03H, NMEA04H

NMEA02H3 Introduction to New Media Communications

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 is taught on the Centennial Campus.
Limited enrolment: 25. This course is only open to students registered in the Joint Major Program in New Media.
Prerequisites: 12 FCE
Corequisites: NMEA01H, NMEA03H, NMEA04H

NMEA03H3 The Language of Design

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 is taught on the Centennial Campus.
Limited enrolment: 25. This course is only open to students registered in the Joint Major Program in New Media.
Prerequisites: 12 FCE
Corequisites: NMEA01H, NMEA02H, NMEA04H

NMEA04H3 Interface Design, Navigation and Interaction I

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. This course is taught on the Centennial Campus.
Limited enrolment: 25. This course is only open to students registered in the Joint Major Program in New Media.
Prerequisites: 12 FCE
Corequisites: NMEA01H, NMEA02H, NMEA03H

NMEB05H3 Interface Design, Navigation and Interaction II

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 is taught on the Centennial Campus.
Limited enrolment: 25. This course is only open to students registered in the Joint Major Program in New Media.
Prerequisites: NMEA01H, NMEA02H, NMEA03H, NMEA04H

NMEB06H3 Project Development and Presentation

This course enables the participant to understand the new media production process. Learners will develop the skills to conduct benchmarking, scooping 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 is taught on the Centennial Campus.
Limited enrolment: 25. This course is only open to students registered in the Joint Major Program in New Media.
Prerequisites: NMEA01H, NMEA02H, NMEA03H, NMEA04H
Corequisites: NMEB05H, NMEB08H, NMEB09H, NMEB10H

NMEB08H3 Application Software for Interactive Media

This course builds on NMEA01H. 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 is taught on the Centennial Campus.
Limited enrolment: 25. This course is only open to students registered in the Joint Major Program in New Media.
Prerequisites: NMEA01H, NMEA02H, NMEA03H, NMEA04H

NMEB09H3 Sound Design

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 is taught on the Centennial Campus.
Limited enrolment: 25. This course is only open to students registered in the Joint Major Program in New Media.
Prerequisites: NMEA01H, NMEA02H, NMEA03H, NMEA04H
Corequisites: NMEB05H, NMEB06H, NMEB08H, NMEB10H

NMEB10H3 New Media Design

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. This course is taught on the Centennial Campus.
Limited enrolment: 25. This course is only open to students registered in the Joint Major Program in New Media.
Prerequisites: NMEA01H, NMEA02H, NMEA03H, NMEA04H
Corequisites: NMEB05H, NMEB06H, NMEB08H, NMEB09H

NMED01H3 New Media Senior Project

This course requires students to create a new media project, combining their learning in new media with another academic discipline (typically their other major). Projects can be websites, CD's or other suitable media. All projects will be evaluated both by the course convenor and by a supervisor in another suitable academic discipline.
Limited enrolment: 25
Prerequisites: Completion of 15 FCE including NMEB06H, NMEB08H, NMEB09H & NMEB10H

NMED02H3 Directed Research in New Media

Students work on real projects in the university setting, as arranged by the course co-ordinator. Projects can be websites, CD's, or other suitable media, and may pertain to either academic or administrative function.
Prerequisites: 15 FCE including NMEB05H, NMEB06H, NMEB08H, NMEB09H, NMEB10H and permission of the instructor.

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