ARTS 4130 - New Media Theory

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Description:

This course asks what is really about New Media, and looks at creative practices, theoretical discourses and social contexts to find answers. The course concentrates on cutting edge cultural expression using information and communication technologies. The objective to equip students with multiple perspectives - aesthetic, communications, historical - with which to analyze, critique, and develop original concepts about the uses of new media in art and culture. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ARTS-2500, ARTS-2530, ARTS-2540 or a 2000-level history-theory course in Audio Culture. When Offered: Spring term annually. Cross Listed: Cross-listed with ARTS-6130. Student cannot obtain credit for both courses. Credit Hours: 4

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rpi.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 276-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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