COMM 312 Digital Cultures
This course examines the age of digital and networked media. Beginning with the increased democratization of access to the internet and the digitization of media in the 1990s, this course will address the social, political, technological and economic forces that influence media industries and communication. Students will assess the impact of the increasingly digitized, interactive and networked communication processes and industries on individuals, societies and cultures. Topics may include social networking, viral video, Web 2.0, artificial intelligence, global positioning satellites, fiberoptics, D.I.Y. media, film, television, music, video games, advertising, branding, and public relations practices in a synergistic media environment.