CMST&MM 705 / Digital Media and Cultural Exchange

3 unit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Graduate Plan in Communciation & Multimedia or CNMCS

This course investigates the social and cultural impacts of participation in the production and exchange of culture supported by digital communication technologies. It will consider a broad range of digital media within the context of participatory and regulatory practices. Topics may include: user-generated content, fan culture, theories of interactivity, open access, digital rights management, digital copyright, and conflicts over the legitimacy of participation in cultural exchange.