MDIA210L - Interactive Media I

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
This course introduces students to the design process and design thinking. Students will practice a variety of techniques, exercises and approaches that can be used to design any interactive media, including websites, games, blogs, e-books, webisodes, and mobile applications (apps). During the first half of the course, students learn the fundamentals of interaction design, including interface and user-centered design, and practice analyzing and critiquing interactive media. The second half of the course is focused on working in a group to create a set of designs for an interactive experience. Theories, critiques, and practices from a variety of fields will be used, such as psychology, education, business, communication, art and the humanities. Each semester will pose a new design theme. Past themes have included “the environment” and “civic engagement.” No programming experience is necessary.

Offered When: Fall
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing