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Business & Technology - OLD Program
London, England
Dates: 1/19/17 - 5/21/17
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OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: London South Bank University
Location: London, England
Primary Subject Area: Media Studies
Other Subject Area: Film Studies
Instruction in: English
Course Code: AME_6_CCD
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Adobe Flash CS5. Also, subject to availability and lab sizes.
DESCRIPTION
This unit explores the crucial role which software and code has as the material foundation of digital culture. Drawing on the emerging field of software studies, the unit will introduce you to critical concepts in understanding code, interface and information and its impact on culture. Students will have the opportunity to explore this from a theoretical and technical perspective, combining contextual studies with practical skills in programming for digital media.