Provide an overview of the video game industry. The course focuses on a chronological understanding of the history of the video game industry, including key moments in the rise and fall (and the rise again) of the industry and an examination of the technological advances in both software and hardware.
This course provides an overview of the business of the music and recording industry, including the songwriting market, music publishing, music copyright, music licensing, unions, agents and attorneys, artist management, concert promotion, music merchandising, the record industry, record markets, recording contracts, record distribution and merchandising, studios and engineers, music in television, radio and advertising, music in films, and career development and options. Students will be introduced to industry professionals and may participate in promoting and producing a music event.
Course will focus on selected topics in the study of the media industries. Course will be offered on demand. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under a different subtitle.
A study of the interplay of communication media and popular culture. The course examines conceptual approaches to the production, forms, meanings, and influences of technologically mediated culture. The scope of the course includes the popular texts produced by the commercial media and entertainment industries as well as user-generated content circulated in online media.
An examination of the political, social, cultural and behavioral effects of telecommunications systems in American society. Focus on theory and empirical research generated since 1940.
Course will focus on a single topical issue in the theory, research, and criticism of electronic media. Course will be offered on demand. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under a different subtitle.
Course will focus on a single topical issue in the theory, research, and criticism of electronic media. Course will be offered on demand. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under a different subtitle.
An introduction to merchandising with emphasis on apparel and textiles. Examination of industry structures which facilitate the development, manufacturing, marketing and merchandising of goods and services in the domestic and international marketplace.
An introduction to merchandising with emphasis on apparel and textiles. Examination of industry structures which facilitate the development, manufacturing, marketing and merchandising of goods and services in the domestic and international marketplace.
A study of textiles with emphasis on consumer applications. Properties of fibers, yarns, fabric structures, colors, and finishes related to end use. Survey of legislation and of maintenance requirements.
