Media Design
Media technologies are evolving at an accelerated rate and are impacting every area of human experience. Early innovations like the printing press, photography, and electricity have evolved, merged, and morphed into global media corporations and electronic networks potentially connecting every person on the planet. We have moved from a “broadcast” structure of producers and consumers to a much more complex ecosystem of participants, ideally representing more diverse points of view. How is one to think about and participate in these exciting developments?
The Media Design minor serves students who are interested in applying media technologies and practices to live experiences. It explores the interconnected development of technology and content in new media systems and the meaning that arises from the resulting forms. Students learn to design mediated experiences across different platforms, from mobile to large-scale installations. They study the structure and function of different components of mediated experiences. They learn how to synthesize those components and how to connect modular structures for the creation of compelling and meaningful transmedia experiences.
Media Design Minor Requirements
Media Design Minor - Minimum of 45 Units |
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One Computing Course - Minimum of 9 Units |
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One IDeATe Portal Course - Minimum of 9 Units |
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IDeATe Media Design Courses - Minimum of 27 Units |
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Double-counting: | Students may double-count up to two of their IDeATe minor courses for other requirements. |
Media Design Faculty
The Media Design faculty represent Carnegie Mellon's expertise in Art, Drama, Entertainment Technology, and Information Systems. They carefully oversee the collaboration of students while delivering the IDeATe Media Design courses.