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SMAD 398. Critical Studies in Media Arts and Design


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012602 Grading Basis GRD

This course covers special issues of contemporary media and their contents. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of emerging issues in content production, reception and media effects. Focus is on the critical methods used to examine such issues. Consideration will be given to how particular methods may be applied in international as well as American media contexts. Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and SMAD 201 , SMAD 202 , SMAD 203 , SMAD 204 , and either SMAD 301  or SMAD 301L ; or permission of instructor.