New Course Proposal - TECH 124 New Media Images

Robert D. Cameron, Associate Dean of Applied Sciences

January 8, 2003

Document Status

This is a first draft of a new course proposal to consolidate the three 1-credit courses TECH 121, 122, and 123 into a single 3-credit course. Various elements of this proposal represent initial suggestions based on documentation of the existing courses. Revisions by the the undergraduate curriculum committee of the Program in Information Technology and Interactive Arts are expected.

Calendar Information

This course explores the social and psychological effects of technological developments on contemporary art and design practices. An introduction to basic semiotic and design terminology provides a foundation for discussing the cultural role of visual communications. Conceptual and structural frameworks for developing non-linear narratives will be considered and implemented through basic digital video production and editing techniques. The role of network structures in shaping art and design practices will be examined and developed in relation to interface design and web-based software applications.

TECH 121-1 New Media: The Computer Image
TECH 122-1 New Media: Non-Linearity & the Procedural Image
TECH 123-1 New Media: Designing a Network

Rationale for Introduction of this Course

This course consolidates three 1-credit module-based (5 week) courses into a single 3-credit semester-based course.

Will this be a required or elective course in the curriculum; probable enrolment when offered?

Required; enrolment estimated at 300 per year.

Scheduling and Registration Information

Indicate Semester and Year this course would be first offered and planned frequency of offering thereafter.

2004-1 and annually thereafter.

Which of your present CFL faculty have the expertise to offer this course? Will the course be taught by sessional or limited term faculty?

Are there any proposed student fees associated with this course other than tuition fees?

Is this course considered a `duplicate' of any current or prior course under the University's duplicate course policy? Specify, as appropriate.

Students with credit for TECH 121, 122 and 123 may not take this course for further credit.

Resource Implications

Note: Senate has approved (S.93-11) that no new course should be approved by Senate until funding has been committed for necessary library materials. Each new course proposal must be accompanied by a library report and, if appropriate, confirmation that funding arrangements have been addressed.

Provide details on how existing instructional resources will be redistributed to accommodate this new course. For instance, will another course be eliminated or will the frequency of offering of other courses be reduced; are there changes in pedagogical style or class sizes that allow for this additional course offering.

This course will use the resources already in place for the three 1-credit modules it replaces.

Does the course require specialized space or equipment not readily available in the department or university, and if so, how will these resources be provided?

Does this course require computing resources (e.g. hardware, software, network wiring, use of computer laboratory space) and if so, describe how they will be provided.