Course Descriptions

The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for versions prior to Fall 2000.

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TC 840  Telecommunication Media Arts Theory

Description:
Theoretical perspectives which inform mediated expression. Processes of creating, analyzing, and disseminating knowledge with telecommunication media.
Effective Dates:
FS92 - US01


TC 840  Foundations of Digital Media Arts and Technology

Description:
Foundational technology and design concepts and skills unique to and common across video, audio, multimedia, and 3-D animation/virtual reality.
Effective Dates:
FS01 - US03


TC 840  Foundations of Digital Media Arts and Technology

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
Recommended Background:
Basic familiarity with computers and Internet.
Restrictions:
Approval of department.
Description:
Foundational technology and design concepts and skills unique to and common across video, audio, multimedia, and 3-D animation/virtual reality.
Effective Dates:
FS03 - US12


TC 840  Interaction Design

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
TC 831 or concurrently
Recommended Background:
Basic familiarity with computers and Internet.
Restrictions:
Open to graduate students in the Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media or approval of department.
Description:
Design of user interactions in information and media systems. Prototyping and presentation tools. Example topics include information architecture, task analysis, use cases, wireframes, scenarios
Effective Dates:
FS12 - FS14