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Concurrent Course
Concurrent Course
Interactive Media (CTIN)
- http://cinema.usc.edu/interactive
- cinema.usc.edu/interactive For D class assignments send a request to USC_Interactive@cinema.usc.edu. YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST SESSION of each course or you may be replaced by a student on the waiting list, even if you are registered. If you do not register for a class for which you have D-clearance by the registration deadline, your D-clearance will EXPIRE. School of Cinematic Arts "R" courses change to "D" in the third week of classes, and require both instructor and departmental approval. D class Assignments for undergraduate and graduate courses are available by emailing USC_Interactive@cinema.usc.edu with student ID, section number(s), current major, and class year/standing. Thank you.
Survey of game software development through quality assurance and in-depth analysis of the development cycle with a focus on bug testing systems, methodologies and QA Management.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in CTIN. To register, enroll in ITP 181.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31828R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 13 of 50 | Kyle Ackerman | EGG108 | PDF (312493 KB) |  |
Covers core skills for creating in a digital game engine, the role of prototyping in the game development and the use of version control systems.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18428D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 5:00-6:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 20 | Caleb Bladh | SCIL113 | | |
| 18430D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 18 of 20 | Jonathan Ogilvy | SCIL113 | | |
| 18431D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 5:00-6:50pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 20 | Margaret Moser | SCIL113 | |
Concurrent Course
CTIN 290: Digital Media Workshop (4.0 units)
Exploration of a variety of moving image aesthetics and methodologies in order to highlight how the language of cinema shapes contemporary digital and interactive media practices.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18401D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-6:20pm | Monday | 18 of 20 | Peter Brinson | SCB104 | | |
| 10:00-12:20pm | Friday | SCIL114 | |||||||
| 18427D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:30-3:50pm | Monday | 20 of 20 | Jesse Vigil | SCB104 | | |
| 1:30-3:50pm | Thursday | SCIL114 | |||||||
| 18432D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:20pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | Treaandrea Russworm | SCB104 | | |
| 12:30-2:50pm | Friday | SCIL113 |
Exploration of a variety of moving image aesthetics and methodologies in order to highlight how the language of cinema shapes contemporary digital and interactive media practices.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18401D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-6:20pm | Monday | 18 of 20 | Peter Brinson | SCB104 | | |
| 10:00-12:20pm | Friday | SCIL114 | |||||||
| 18427D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:30-3:50pm | Monday | 20 of 20 | Jesse Vigil | SCB104 | | |
| 1:30-3:50pm | Thursday | SCIL114 | |||||||
| 18432D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:20pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 | Treaandrea Russworm | SCB104 | | |
| 12:30-2:50pm | Friday | SCIL113 |
Introduction to the aesthetics, terminology and common trends of interface design for games. Topics include 2-D and 3-D spaces and user/camera perspectives.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18436D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:30-8:20pm | Thursday | 24 of 24 | Chevon Hicks | SCIL114 | |
Concepts and methods of usability assessment. The emphasis will be on understanding the issues surrounding game interfaces, and utilizing usability assessment methods.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18394D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-7:50pm | Monday | 21 of 24 | Heather Desurvire | SCIL114 | PDF (188332 KB) | |
Foundational aesthetic principles and creative technologies for game audio. Processing, mixing, and controlling sound for games for expressive effect.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18376D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:20pm | Thursday | 19 of 22 | Jesse Vigil | SCB104 | |
Overview of current business models in games and interactive media, methods for pitching and getting products funded; copyright and intellectual property.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18366D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Monday | 64 of 120 | Robert Nashak | SCI106 | PDF (91657 KB) | |
Examine two game products from concept to delivery; introduce students to each of the professional disciplines involved in making digital games. Recommended preparation: CTIN 488.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18362D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:20pm | Wednesday | 78 of 80 | Gordon Bellamy | SCI108 | |
Rigorous examination of interactive entertainment: genres, history, aesthetics, cultural context, and social significance. Topics vary by semester.
- Note: In this class we study video games, cultural theory, and other media as we ask questions about the persistence of dystopian narratives in print and visual culture.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18372D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 20 | Treaandrea Russworm | SCI206 | PDF (334125 KB) |  |
An introduction to the skills of directorial perspective, scene breakdown, thematic intent, project planning, team building, communication, situational decision-making and response to change.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18412D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Tracy Fullerton | SCB101 | |
Leading industry techniques and networking fundamentals; designing an original social game.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18414D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Cynthia Woll | |
Best practices and strategies for streaming. Students build a personality and audience through the course, receiving advice and feedback from emerging leaders in the field.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18433D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 25 | Gordon Bellamy | SCI108 | |
An introduction to making games. Students will explore the principles of game design through the entirely analog creation of card, board and tabletop games.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18358D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 58 of 62 | Jesse Vigil | SCI108 | | |
| 18360D | 001 | Lab | 6:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Shing yin Khor | SCI206 | | |
| 18392D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 21 of 22 | Robert Nashak | SCI206 | | |
| 18438D | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 17 of 20 | Andrew Goldstein | SCI206 | |
A follow-up to the introductory game design class, this course will introduce more advanced concepts in game design and game theories, including ideation, digital prototyping and level design.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 488
- Note: Section 18363 must be taken with CTIN 484 section 18357, and section 18405 must be taken with CTIN 484 section 18406.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18363D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 3:00-4:50pm | Mon, Fri | 20 of 20 | Aaron Cheney, Paul Bellezza | SCIL113 | PDF (125220 KB) | |
| 18405D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Mon, Thu | 20 of 20 | Nicholas Linares | SCIL113 | | |
| 18439D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 3:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 20 | Margaret Moser | SCIL113 | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18407D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 18 | Peter Brinson | TBA | |
Students work in teams to polish and finalize a functional digital game suitable for distribution via the web and/or submission into independent games festivals.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 491
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18373D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 1 of 50 | Jim Huntley | EGG108 | | |
| 18375D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 31 of 50 | Jim Huntley, Lesley Mathieson, Chevon Hicks,Mason Lieberman, Timothy Lee | EGG108 | | |
| 18374D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 1 of 18 | Jim Huntley | SCI206 | |
Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema, television, and/or interactive media; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Games Business | ||||||||||
| 18426D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 6:30-9:20pm | Monday | 20 of 20 | Ed Zobrist | SCI206 | | |
Overview of foundational concepts required for design, development and evaluation of interactive entertainment and transmedia-based interventions at the intersection of neuroscience, public health and medicine. Recommended preparation: Proficiency in conducting literature reviews; social media use; using interactive media and playing games. Open only to seniors and graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior, Senior (fifth year), Master Student, Professional Year 1, Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18411D | 037 | Lecture | 11:30-1:20pm | Monday | 17 of 17 | Marientina Gotsis | SCI209 | Word (21620 KB) | |
Planning, designing, and analyzing a research study for a digital media project. Production of a written report and presentation. Recommended preparation: CTIN-506, CTIN-541, and CTCS-505.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18421D | 037 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 13 of 17 | Marientina Gotsis | SCI206 | Word (22863 KB) | |
The development of interactive experiences with an emphasis on prototyping and development.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18403D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 3:00-5:20pm | Monday | 16 of 16 | Richard Lemarchand | SCIL114 |  | |
| 2:00-4:20pm | Friday | SCIL114 | |||||||
| 18435D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:20pm | Mon, Thu | 15 of 15 | Peter Brinson | SCIL114 | |
Rapid prototyping and forward iteration of thesis project ideas developed in CTIN 548.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18382D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 14 | Margaret Moser | SCIL114 | | |
| 18422D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 5:30-8:20pm | Thursday | 11 of 12 | Martzi Campos | SCB101 | PDF (319352 KB) | |
Concurrent Course
CTIN 548: Preparing the Interactive Project (2.0 units)
An advanced production workshop in which students design and prepare for the production of their advanced project. Open to Interactive Media MFA students only.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 532
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18386D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 24 of 26 | Laird Malamed,Ed Zobrist | SCIL113 | |
Experimental studio course in application of technology to interactive experience. Open to Interactive Media MFA students only.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 534
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18381D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Martzi Campos, Mark Bolas | SCIL114 | | |
| 18437D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 16 | Mark Bolas, Martzi Campos | SCIL114 | |
An advanced production workshop in which students design and prepare for the production of their advanced project. Open to Interactive Media MFA students only.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 532
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18386D | 037 | Lecture | 1:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 24 of 26 | Laird Malamed,Ed Zobrist | SCIL113 | |
Research project leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18402D | 037 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 23 of 22 | Sam Roberts | ONLINE | |
Students from many disciplines work in large teams to create an innovative, large-scale interactive media or game project. Recommended preparation: CTCS 505, CTIN 541.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18400R | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 19 of 24 | Jim Huntley, Dennis Wixon | EGG108 | |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open to M.F.A., Interactive Media majors only.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 594a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18361D | 037 | Lecture | 10:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Martzi Campos, Laird Malamed | SCI306 | |
Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of interactive media; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Narrative Design | ||||||||||
| 18404R | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 20 | Marianne Krawczyk | SCI206 | | |