AS 6340 - New Media Narratives

Credits: 3

Description The course explores new media storytelling and the sociopolitical implications of interactive and participatory narratives and examines a wide range of new media forms including: online journalism, interactive cinema, database documentaries, digital games, augmented reality and mobile media with a focus on socially engaged media. Students also explore theories of representation, spectacle, and engagement while critiquing new media projects. This class is appropriate for students interested in socially engaged media and popular culture; it is also appropriate for educators interested in media literacy and for media producers-journalists, writers, filmmakers, designers, artists-who wish to better understand new media. No prior knowledge of new media is required.