Catalog Description: In this methods course we will study key languages of new media innovation, ranging from flow charts to scripting languages and circuit diagrams. Our study method involves the creation and application of sensing devices in an urban context, and engages students in establishing chains of references which connect ground truth to data, data to information, information to people, people to actions, and actions to policies. Taking into account technical, political, cultural and literacy questions we seek to connect our data production work with information needs of underserved communities in the Bay Area region.
Units: 3
Formats:
Summer: 5.0 hours of seminar per week
Summer: 9.0 hours of seminar per week
Summer: 6.0 hours of seminar per week
Spring: 3.0 hours of seminar per week
Fall: 3.0 hours of seminar per week
Grading basis: letter
Final exam status: Written final exam conducted during the scheduled final exam period