EMM 590 - People, Place & Community

Application and integration of technology in the,real world varies from community to community-from,the digital display at the gas station to the,neighborhood Facebook group. How does,computational media impact face-to-face,interaction? How can it improve outreach for,groups such as small businesses and non-profits?,How can we design interfaces that integrate with,the physical world to create meaning and,connection? The student will select a local,community, research the challenges facing it, and,the local technology and connectivity constraints.,Assessing this information, the student will,propose an emergent media solution that is,human-centeric and responsive to community.
Prerequisite(s): EMM-550
Credit(s): 3