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Introduction to Digital Culture and Information
DCI 101 - Brooks, Mackenzie K.
What does it mean to be a citizen of a digital world? How do you think critically about the ways that technology shapes our society? How do you learn new digital skills when platforms are constantly changing? How do you find and use information effectively without being overwhelmed or misled? Through hands-on activities and project-based learning, this course serves as an introduction to the study of digital culture and information. Students will develop the critical capacity and technological fluency necessary to understand, analyze, critique, and create in a world dominated by digital media, software algorithms, and information overload.
Web Programming for Non-Programmers
DCI 110 - Barry, Jeffrey S.
Computer science and IT graduates are no longer the only people expected to have some knowledge of how to program. Humanities and social science majors can greatly increase their job prospects by understanding the fundamentals of writing computer code, not only through the ability itself but also being better able to communicate with programming professionals and comprehending the software development and design process as a whole. The most centralized and simple platform for learning is the Web. This course starts with a brief introduction to/review of HTML and CSS and then focuses on using JavaScript to write basic code and implement preexisting libraries to analyze and visualize data. Students become familiar with building a complete Web page that showcases all three languages. No prior programming experience is needed, but a desire to learn and to be challenged is a must.
FS: First Year Seminar: Every Map Tells a Story
DCI 180A - Tombarge, John W.
Place-based technologies permeate our lives, from the location services on our smartphones to the spatial-decision support systems that guide applications in areas such as disaster management, health care and public health, digital humanities, resource and water management, urban and regional planning, sustainability, and business analytics. This class will investigate the power of maps and spatial data to document and illustrate local and global issues. Learn how to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore the world around you and share ideas. Apply GIS principles and tools to create your own maps and tell your own stories.
Spring 2024▲
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Topics in Digital Culture and Information: Conversational AI as a Creative Prism
DCI 295E - Barry, Jeffrey S.
Rapid advancements in AI bring significant potential and intricate ethical dilemmas for immersive films, games, and interactive storytelling. This course reimagines cinematic experiences through studying the impact of simulated conversations with lifelike avatars. Students will develop AI-generated story arcs, dialogues, and visuals. The course explores AI's ability to produce adaptable content, from branching narratives to real-time dialogues that adapt to audience interactions. Through class discussions and readings, we aim to foster a nuanced view of AI by examining the foundational technologies and challenges of AI-driven storytelling. The class prepares students for harnessing AI in media creation, while valuing the timeless essence of traditional creative methods. By the end of the course, students will produce a short multimedia project using AI tools.
Winter 2024▲
See complete information about these courses in the course offerings database. For more information about a specific course, including course type, schedule and location, click on its title.
Introduction to Digital Culture and Information
DCI 101 - Brooks, Mackenzie K.
What does it mean to be a citizen of a digital world? How do you think critically about the ways that technology shapes our society? How do you learn new digital skills when platforms are constantly changing? How do you find and use information effectively without being overwhelmed or misled? Through hands-on activities and project-based learning, this course serves as an introduction to the study of digital culture and information. Students will develop the critical capacity and technological fluency necessary to understand, analyze, critique, and create in a world dominated by digital media, software algorithms, and information overload.
Topics in Digital Culture and Information: Geospatial Analytics
DCI 295A - Tombarge, John W.
Engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society requires individuals to understand the social and economic situations wherein people live. This class will provide students with the tools to do just that by introducing methods of geospatial analysis for research and strategic communications. Maps offer an effective way to convey information, and, with geospatial analysis in their research toolset, students will be able to create maps that allow their readers to visualize the relevant data. In this class, students will form research questions, find appropriate data, and apply geospatial analytic tools to study social issues and reach informed conclusions. Students need no specific technical experience as the class will introduce a suite of Geographic Information Systems software and geospatial tools.
Creating Digital Scholarship Seminar
DCI 393 - Kiser, Paula S.
This seminar provides students with the skills, theoretical background, and methodological support to transform a work of traditional scholarship within an academic discipline into a public-facing work of digital scholarship. Students decide on a digital project in consultation with classmates and the instructor. Students survey and analyze examples of digital scholarship to determine what form each student's project should take.