MAVA 220
Study of techniques and technologies on designing presentations for the Internet. Creating interactive web content. Designing web graphics and animations.
MAVA 224
Study of the production of contemporary art via creative exercises. Rather than the creation of individual drawings, paintings, or sculpture, the students begin with a concept. Working with the concept with preferred media. Consideration of the presentation of the art work in terms of placement, framing, lighting or sound. End of term exhibition.
MAVA 305
Major concepts and theories related to film and cinema; formal aspects of film that constitute the ?language? of the medium (i.e., narrative, cinematography, mise-en-scene, editing, sound); and history of filmmaking. Analysis of social, political and cultural contexts for different styles. Issues in film theory (e.g., auteurism), the political economy of the film industry, and discussion of conditions under which films are produced.
MAVA 309
Introduction to drawing techniques for new media applications: Understanding vector based drawing, meaning and visual perception, instructional graphics, way finding visuals, icon based illustrations, constraints for web and mobile applications, styles.
MAVA 312
Ethical norms, laws and policies governing communication and media sectors. Free speech, restraints on newsgathering and dissemination, libel, invasion of privacy, copyright regulations, regulation of broadcast and nonbroadcast electronic media, visual ethics, advertising ethics, and current socio-legal issues unique to online communication.
MAVA 223
An introduction to the appreciation of and critical debates around the contemporary arts. Engagement with work from artists working in a broad range of media within various settings - galleries, museums, public spaces, and other non-traditional exhibition venues.
MAVA 303
Focuses on planning and evaluating advertising and other types of promotion strategies and executions. Specific topics include integrated marketing communications, strategic planning, creative brief, perspectives on consumer behavior and communication process, creative strategy, media planning and measuring effectiveness.
MAVA 307
A basic introduction to research methods in media and communications including surveys, experiments, and content analysis. Review of literature, identification of basic concepts, problems, responsibilities, and research ethics; procedures and basic techniques of data analysis. Television ratings, public opinion polls, and other methods for measuring audience feedback.
MAVA 311
Basic concepts of time-based visual media with an emphasis on the perception and experience of moving images, kinesics, and the structure and aesthetics of cinematic language. Use of camera and audio-recording devices.
MAVA 315
Introduces students to the sociological study of culture. The course surveys major theoretical and research approaches, central themes and areas of study in the field. The aim of the course is to provide students with the theoretical and methodological tools to understand and analyze debates in the social and institutional organization of contemporary culture, cultural globalization, and popular culture.
MAVA 221
How do the contemporary media industries work? How are media companies managed and how does this affect the stock of cultural materials available? How can an analysis of the ?business of entertainment? enable a greater understanding of contemporary media aesthetics and culture? In-depth investigation of the film and animation, broadcasting (television and radio), video gaming, online content production, publishing (newspapers, books, and magazines) industries.
MAVA 301
Role of marketing research in the firm and the research process. In-depth examination and application of the research process which includes formulation of research problems, research designs, sampling issues, data collection, and analysis.
MAVA 306
Conservation, interpretation, communication and management of all archaeological and historical resources that are regarded as cultural heritage. Theoretical and methodological approaches, social and political factors, which shape our understanding and management of the cultural heritage. Examination of local and global, international and national institutions which deal with cultural heritage, the relevant legislation and conventions that impact the management of these resources.
MAVA 310
HTM's basic components and HTML 5, dynamic HTML, CSS writing, introduction to XML and its technologies, JavaScript programming, basics of using ActionScripts and principles of designing a web page.
MAVA 313
History of photography from its invention in 1839 to the present. Exploration of the medium?s identities as an art form and as a document that records and communicates. Looking at a wide range of photographs from 1839 on to follow technological development and trace key themes, including the portrait, the landscape and the object. A critical understanding of major themes that have underscores the development of photography. Format: slide lecture and discussion.
