Media Design
Media used to consist of information and experiences passing through many hands before being delivered to an audience by one prescribed source. Advances in the philosophy and technology of media have allowed us, the audience, to play a more active role in how our information and experiences arrive in our hands. We are now able to customize things like our daily news and artistic experiences.
The Media Design concentration serves students who are interested in digital mediation of 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 transmedia experiences.
Media Design Minor Requirements for Students Declaring in Fall 2018 and After
Media Design Minor - Minimum of 45 Units
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One Computing Course - Minimum of 9 Units
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- 15-104 Introduction to Computing for Creative Practice
- 15-110 Principles of Computing
- 15-112 Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science
- 60-210 Electronic Media Studio: Introduction to Interactivity
- 60-212 Electronic Media Studio: Interactivity and Computational Practice
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One IDeATe Portal Course - Minimum of 9 Units
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- 16-223 IDeATe Portal: Creative Kinetic Systems
- 18-090 Twisted Signals: Multimedia Processing for the Arts
- 60-223 IDeATe Introduction to Physical Computing
- 62-150 Introduction to Media Synthesis and Analysis
- 99-361 IDeATe Portal
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IDeATe Media Design Courses - Minimum of 27 Units
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- 05-540/18-540 Rapid Prototyping of Computer Systems
- 15-294 Rapid Prototyping Technologies
- 15-394 Intermediate Rapid Prototyping
- 16-456 Reality Computing
- 16/54-375 Robotics for Creative Practice
- 18-551 Digital Communication and Signal Processing Systems Design
- 24-672 Special Topics in DIY Design and Fabrication
- 51-236 Information Design
- 53-312 Guest Experience and Theme Park Design
- 53-340 Digital Archives and Storytelling: A Practicum
- 53-376 360 Story and Sound
- 53-642 Themed Entertainment Design Studio
- 54-399 Decoding Media
- 60-110 Electronic Media Studio I
- 60-210 Electronic Media Studio II
- 60-412 Interactive Art and Computational Design
- 60-427 Digital Storytelling & Resistance
- 62-478 digiTOOL
- 67-240 Mobile Web Design & Development
- 76-285 Team Communication
- 76-374 Mediated Narrative: Cuban Interactive Documentary
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Students may double-count up to two of their IDeATe minor courses for other requirements. |
Media Design Course Descriptions
Media Design Minor Requirements for Students Who Declared Prior to Fall 2018
Media Design Minor - Five Courses
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One Portal course
- 15-104 Introduction to Computing for Creative Practice - recommended for DC, CFA, and TSB majors
- 62-150 Introduction to Media Synthesis & Analysis - recommended for CIT, MCS and SCS majors
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Four Collaborative and Supportive Courses
- 05-540/18-540 Rapid Prototyping of Computer Systems
- 15-294 Rapid Prototyping Technologies
- 15-394 Intermediate Rapid Prototyping
- 16-456 Reality Computing
- 16/54-375 Robotics for Creative Practice
- 18-551 Digital Communication and Signal Processing Systems Design
- 24-672 Special Topics in DIY Design and Fabrication
- 51-236 Information Design
- 53-312 Guest Experience and Theme Park Design
- 53-340 Digital Archives and Storytelling: A Practicum
- 53-376 360 Story and Sound
- 53-642 Themed Entertainment Design Studio
- 54-399 Decoding Media
- 54-598/60-446 Expanded Theater
- 60-110 Electronic Media Studio I
- 60-210 Electronic Media Studio II
- 60-412 Interactive Art and Computational Design
- 60-427 Digital Storytelling & Resistance
- 60-441 Urban Intervention
- 62-478 digiTOOL
- 67-240 Mobile Web Design & Development
- 76-285 Team Communication
- 76-374 Mediated Narrative: Cuban Interactive Documentary
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Note: Students also have the option of taking one Collaborative or Supportive course from one of the other IDeATe areas as an elective for their Media Design minor.
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Double-counting: Students may double-count up to two of their IDeATe minor courses for other requirements.
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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.
