Introduction to New Media explores the complex roles emerging digital media plays in a globally-connected world. Students will situate emerging media in the broader history of human communication and then analyze emerging topics with a variety of analytical frameworks and a functional knowledge of key hardware, software, and network technologies.

Introduction to New Media explores the complex roles emerging digital media plays in a globally-connected world. Students will situate emerging media in the broader history of human communication and then analyze emerging topics with a variety of analytical frameworks and a functional knowledge of key hardware, software, and network technologies.

Design, develop, and code interactive web products that function effectively across multiple platforms through an introduction to front-end web development. No prior coding experience is needed.

Design, develop, and code interactive web products that function effectively across multiple platforms through an introduction to front-end web development. No prior coding experience is needed.

Explore traditional graphic design topics such as layout, composition, imagery, and typography, while building a foundational knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud. Implement modern UX principles while applying design thinking and problem-solving methodology to an assortment of creative projects.

Explore traditional graphic design topics such as layout, composition, imagery, and typography, while building a foundational knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud. Implement modern UX principles while applying design thinking and problem solving methodology to an assortment of creative projects.

Take a deep dive into specialized new media topics as dictated by industry trends and demonstrate an advanced understanding through application across various projects.

Take a deep dive into specialized new media topics as dictated by industry trends, and demonstrate an advanced understanding through application across various projects.

Research and utilize specialized new media technologies as informed by industry standards and trends. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of their uses and applications through various projects.

Research and utilize specialized new media technologies as informed by industry standards and trends. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of their uses and applications through various projects.

Collaborate with New Media Certificate and Emerging Media Master's peers, faculty, and/or clients to conduct advanced work on a project and prepare for deployment.

Collaborate with New Media peers, faculty, and/or clients to conduct advanced work on a project and prepare for deployment.