NMD 100 - Introduction to New Media

An exploration into the history, concepts, and modern practices of new media. Students will learn what defines new media, what they are, how they are produced, and how they challenge the way we think, create, and relate to our society/environment. This course will examine the benefits that emerging technologies afford, while also considering the challenges and consequences their adoption creates. Topics include computing, the web/internet, media production, digital narrative, microelectronics, additive manufacturing, and ethics in a digital era.

General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions

Course Typically Offered: Fall

Credits: 3