MDIA 199

Fall 2014 All Classes

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Credit: 0 TO 3 hours.

Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge and practice in the fields of media. The course is intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or college course information for topics and prerequisites.

Approved for letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same term to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary; may be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 12 hours if topics vary.

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MDIA 199 class schedule data for fall 2014
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
63297	Lecture-Discussion	B	12:30PM -1:50PM	T	219 Gregory Hall	Zike, H	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/20/14-12/10/14 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: College of Media Orientation Section Info: Serves as an introduction to the College of Media and Introduces students to the multiple media perspectives represented by the College's departments. Provides an overview of the Advertising, Agricultural Communications, Journalism, and Media and Cinema Studies curricula, areas of study, and opportunities available for careers in the field. This is not a typical freshman orientation class. Not for College of Media majors. Restriction(s): Not intended for College of Media.
61317	Laboratory-Discussion	E	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	1 Gregory Hall	Smith, M Bohlmann, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/14-12/10/14 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Digital First Section Info: Using the context of web-based applications, mobile applications, online video, and social media, this course covers topics fundamental to understanding new media forms. These include an introduction to the operation of the Internet, web development, search engines, online advertising, social networks, digital media formats, online media distribution platforms and networks, scripting, user interface design, security, and privacy. This class is intended as a first course in digital media for those interested in both the practical skills and the critical intellectual foundations relevant to the Internet and new media. Please note: Students outside of the College of Media who are interested in taking this course must contact the instructor for approval. Restriction(s): Restricted to College of Media.
62878	Lecture-Discussion	JR	1:00PM -3:50PM	R	236 Wohlers Hall	Rosenstein, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/14-12/10/14 Degree Notes: Discovery course. Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Intro. to the Documentary Section Info: Documentary is the fastest growing area of television journalism and non-fiction filmmaking today. This Discovery Course is for students who want to expand their knowledge of and appreciation for documentaries in all their forms. Using weekly in-class screenings, discussions, readings, and writing, students will examine a wide variety of documentaries, looking at their styles, purposes, and storytelling voices, as well as learning the language and other fundamentals of documentary. The course will also cover the basic methods for creating a documentary and look at some possible work and career opportunities. Please note: this is NOT a hands-on filmmaking or video production course. Professor Jay Rosenstein is a Peabody Award and multiple regional Emmy Award winning documentary producer and director, who brings his many years of experience into the classroom. First year Discovery Program course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should only enroll in one Discovery course. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
61308	Lecture-Discussion Lecture-Discussion	P P	2:00PM -2:50PM 5:00PM -7:30PM	F M	1062 Lincoln Hall 1062 Lincoln Hall	Parrott, J Parrott, J	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/20/14-12/10/14 Degree Notes: Discovery course. Credit: 2 hours Section Title: The Cinematic James Bond and Section Info: The Cinematic James Bond and Social Change. What does the cinematic James Bond tell us about culture and society? Through 23 canonical movies over 50 years, the cinematic James Bond has reflected and inspired significant cultural and social change. Through readings, including Ian Fleming's original novel, and selective viewing of Bond movies this class will explore how social change is evident in Bond from changing perspectives on sexuality and sex roles, the representation of minorities, to massive geopolitical shifts, the shifting understandings of, primarily British, nationhood, to the pervasive cultural impact of the James Bond brand. First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.