T471  Applying Theory to Media Design (3 CR)

Section: 4529	
TR 1:00-2:15PM		
TV 226
		
1)    The course prerequisites.  T205 or consent of instructor

2)    A summary of course objectives:
This course introduces students to basic theories in cognitive and
emotional psychology and focuses on how these theories could be
applied to the design of media messages.  We will examine the role
of basic media theories as well as cognitive, emotional, and social
psychology theories in designing effective messages.  Special
attention will be given to Interactive and Immersive Mediated
Environments.


3)   Course format:  classroom format—no sections.

4)    Requirements the course will meet:
Media & Society Area	
Counts toward COAS and Department of Telecommunications 300-400
level course requirements.
Required Course for Certificate in New Media and Interactive
Storytelling

5)   Required Texts:  As of this time the text which MAY be assigned
in the Spring semester is:
•	Reeves, B., & Nass, C. 1996. The media equation: How people
treat computers, television, and new media like real people and
places. Cambridge University Press
•	Additional articles will be assigned over the course of the
semester.


6)  Meeting Times:  See above.