MCO 445 Civic Media Co-Lab

3 Credit(s) W-III

This project-based studio course asks students to investigate the creation and use of civic media in society through analytical, participatory, and collaborative approaches. Emphasis is placed on co-design and the application of technology to civic problems to provide students with the tools they need to grapple with contemporary and civic challenges. Students will work with a community partner to create civic media projects that meet an identified real-world community need over the course of the semester. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Completion of a W-II course.