CMNS 253

This course introduces students to a basic understanding of key aspects of digital media functionality, development and design as a basis for engaging with social, political and economic issues raised by digital media in everyday life. It aims to enhance students' digital literacy by connecting what happens off the screen to operations occurring behind the screen, connecting key social issues with the economic and technological foundations of digital media. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>This course introduces students to a basic understanding of key aspects of digital media functionality, development and design as a basis for engaging with social, political and economic issues raised by digital media in everyday life. It aims to enhance students' digital literacy by connecting what happens off the screen to operations occurring behind the screen, connecting key social issues with the economic and technological foundations of digital media.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> Restricted to student in the Communication programs.<br/><strong>