This course contains lectures, lab sessions and recitations, which are presented in the calendar using the following abbreviations.
L = Lecture
Lab = Lab
R = Recitation
| SES # | Topics | KEY DATES |
|---|---|---|
| L1 | Introduction | |
| L2 | Media Convergence | |
| R1 | Media Convergence - What is Jenkins' Argument? What are Counter Examples? | Reading response 1 due |
| Lab 1 | The Society of Spectacle Screening | |
| L3 | Origins of Media and Media Theory | Class media studies wiki due |
| R2 | Reading Response Discussion |
Reading response 2 due Paper 1 due |
| Lab 2 | Blade Runner Screening | |
| L4 |
Library Research What is Authoritative Information in the Age of the Network? | |
| L5 | Game Mods (Guest Lecture by Paul Marino) | |
| L6 | Media is the Message / Simulacra and Simulation | |
| R3 | Discussion of Media Projects and Modes of Working | |
| R4 | Working Groups | |
| Lab 3 | Battle of Algiers Screening | |
| L7 | Theory of Media: Terrorism as Media Tool | |
| R5 | History of Media: Kittler |
Class presentation 1 due Paper 2 due |
| Lab 4 | eXistenZ Screening | |
| L8 | Media Lab Field Trip | |
| R6 | Media Acts | |
| Lab 5 | Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y Screening | |
| L9 |
Media and Property: Creative Commons Guest Lecture by Hal Abelson | |
| R7 | Politics of Media: Discussion of Creative Commons License | |
| Lab 6 | Sonic Outlaws Screening | |
| L10 |
Audio Media: History of Mechanical Audio Guest Lecturer by Lisa Gitelman | Paper 3 due |
| R8 | Independent Work Group Meetings | |
| L11 | Television's Past, the Actualization of Mass Media | |
| R9 |
The Future of Television Discussion Led by Tom Levenson | Media assignment 2 due |
| Lab 7 | Eyes on the Prize Screening | |
| L12 |
Postmedia Production: Electronic Music Culture / Digital Radio Student Podcast Demo | |
| L13 | Final Project: Class Presentations | Final project and class presentation 2 due |