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