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