Throughout the course a variety of topics will be discussed as they relate to the various projects. By the end of this course, students will:
describe how cultural diversity can be reflected in media products (e.g., by offering specific programming for narrow casting to different cultural groups, creating content in minority languages, choosing project topics that reflect the interests of diverse communities, using inclusive content and images);
evaluate the societal and cultural effects of converging and emerging technologies (e.g., in digital imaging, interface design, interactive media) from various perspectives (e.g., the head of an established business, an entrepreneur, a media worker, a consumer).