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Concurrent Course
Interactive Media (CTIN)
- http://cinema.usc.edu/interactive
- D class assignments available; Email: USC_Interactive@cinema.usc.edu.
- D class assignments for undergraduates available; Email: USC_Interactive@cinema.usc.edu.
- 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.
Introduction to the procedural nature of interactive media and games, though the coding language Processing. Students will develop proficiency in reading and creating computational media.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18351D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 24 of 32 | Mark Bolas | SCI206 |  |
The process of video game production. Video game history, genres, development process (concept, preproduction, production and post-production) and roles (producers, artists, programmers, etc.).
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in CTIN. To register, enroll in ITP 180.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31827R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 20 | Kyle Ackerman, Kendra Walther | EGG108 | PDF (397317 KB) | |
Critical vocabulary and historical perspectives on interactive entertainment; students articulate their own ideas, while wrestling with the larger conceptual issues at play within the field.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18353D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 146 of 154 | Treaandrea Russworm | SCA108 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18364D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 20 | Jonathan Ogilvy | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18432D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:20pm | Monday | 14 of 18 | Jesse Vigil | SCB104 | PDF (195339 KB) | |
| 1:00-3:20pm | Wednesday | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18432D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:20pm | Monday | 14 of 18 | Jesse Vigil | SCB104 | PDF (195339 KB) | |
| 1:00-3:20pm | Wednesday | SCIL113 |
Hands-on creating experiences for students who want to work as crew on an advanced game project.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18413D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 18 of 36 | Andrew Nealen,David White, Mason Lieberman | PDF (388157 KB) | |
Concepts and projects relating to the implementation and presentation of digital games; core level design preproduction techniques.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18433D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Thu | 18 of 20 | Peter Brinson | SCIL113 | | |
| 18434D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | | |||
| 18437D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 20 of 20 | Sean Bloom | SCIL113 | |
An introduction to games user research, interface design and user experience, covering both theory and practice.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 488
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18430D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | Chevon Hicks | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18441D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 20 | Chevon Hicks | SCIL104 | |
Introduction to the techniques, terminology, and implementation of sounds in games, including establishing a sense of place and concepts of realistic sound.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18365D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | Canceled | Michael Sweet | |
An in-depth exploration of the development and production concepts woven into the USC Games curriculum and utilized in the professional games industry.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18354D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 12 | Kathleen Bucklin | SCB104 | PDF (315759 KB) | |
Seminar on the design patterns and mechanics of successful tabletop games. Includes guest speakers on the latest trends in gaming content, tools, business and culture.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18380D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 48 | Kyle Ackerman | SCI108 | PDF (292389 KB) | |
An overview of systems thinking, complex systems, game economies and emergence with practical applications towards designing and balancing systems for games and interactivity.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18435D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 40 of 42 | Sam Roberts | SCB104 | |
The fundamentals of design, technology, operations and process for the creation of themed entertainment experiences and story-centric place-making.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18356D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 27 of 29 | Joseph Garlington, Martzi Campos | SCIL114 | PDF (319352 KB) | |
The business of themed entertainment, focused on teaching literacy to communicate with business partners and understanding the basic needs of a themed entertainment project.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18436D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 17 of 20 | Jennifer Kwoon,Justin Brooks | SCIL114 | PDF (310388 KB) | |
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 | 77 of 96 | Robert Nashak | SCI108 | PDF (96199 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18423D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-10:20pm | Wednesday | 42 of 80 | Gordon Bellamy | SCI106 | |
An advanced dive into the structure of the games industry with a focus on emerging trends and the future of games as business and entertainment.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18402D | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-9:20pm | Monday | Canceled | Ed Zobrist | |
Design of game projects using immersive input devices. Development of play mechanics, feedback systems and game design for immersive environments.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18425D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 22 of 28 | Jesse Vigil | SCIL114 | PDF (119575 KB) | |
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 | 162 of 164 | Tracy Fullerton,Richard Lemarchand,Martzi Campos | SCA108 | PDF (144888 KB) |  |
| 18355D | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Whitney Wade | SCI206 | | |
| 18359D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 15 of 16 | Alfonso Gonzalez | SCI206 | | |
| 18360D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 17 of 17 | Martzi Campos | SCI206 | | |
| 18361D | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | David Warhol | SCI206 | | |
| 18393D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Tuesday | 17 of 17 | Robert Nashak | SCI206 | | |
| 18394D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | David Goodrich | SCI206 | | |
| 18401D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 17 of 17 | Caleb Bladh | SCI206 | | |
| 18403D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 17 | Shing yin Khor | SCI206 | | |
| 18438D | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Avimaan Syam | SCI206 | | |
| 18439D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Brooks Bouchard | 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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18368D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Fri | 16 of 18 | Aaron Cheney | SCI206 | PDF (23553 KB) | |
| 18427D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 7:00-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 18 | Andrew Goldstein | SCI206 | |
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 | 9 of 16 | Jesse Vigil | OFFICE | |
Students work in teams on pre-production and production of a functional digital game suitable for showcases, festivals, and further development.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 489
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18418D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 3 of 12 | Andrew Nealen,Danny Bilson | PDF (388157 KB) | | |
| 18370D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 41 of 50 | Andrew Nealen,Jim Huntley, Duane Loose | PDF (388157 KB) | | |
| 18422D | 001 | Lab | 4:30-5:20pm | Monday | 3 of 12 | Andrew Nealen,Danny Bilson | SCI209 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sims Video Game Franchise | ||||||||||
| 18440D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 20 | Treaandrea Russworm | SCI206 | PDF (236476 KB) | |
Developing procedural literacy in the analysis and creation of computational media; an introduction to how we create meaningful experiences using rules and interaction. Duplicates credit in former CTIN 400.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18404R | 037 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 20 | Mark Bolas | SCI206 |  |
The development of interactive experiences with an emphasis on prototyping and development.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18383D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:20pm | Mon, Fri | 16 of 16 | Richard Lemarchand | SCIL114 | | |
| 18395D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 6:30-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 18 | Nicholas Linares | SCIL114 | |
Experimental studio course to explore concepts of structure, aesthetics and content of interactive experience design.
- Note: Students are also required to attend five Graduate Diversity Lab sessions over the semester focused on building stronger, more diverse and equitable media communities. A list of session dates and times will be available on the first week of classes.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18396D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Mon, Thu | 20 of 20 | Peter Brinson | SCIL114 | | |
| 18411D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 18 | Andreas Kratky | SCIL114 | PDF (255913 KB) | |
Practical exploration and practicum on the fundamental process and principles of interactive media design. Students develop design and prototyping skills while working in collaborative teams.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18415D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Tue, Fri | 17 of 18 | Tracy Fullerton | SCIL114 | PDF (358235 KB) | |
| 18419D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Tue, Fri | 16 of 18 | Sean Bloom | SCIL113 | |
Emerging transdisciplinary research methods for conducting formative or summative evaluation of interactive entertainment-based interventions.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18362D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 4 of 8 | Marientina Gotsis | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18388D | 037 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 20 of 24 | Peter Brinson | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18371D | 037 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Thursday | 15 of 16 | Andrew Nealen,Chevon Hicks,Lesley Mathieson | PDF (388157 KB) | |
A project that showcases integrative mastery of prior and newly acquired knowledge, skills and interests. Permission of instructor required.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 503
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts (Media Arts, Games and Health), Computer Science (Games), Interactive Media (Games and Health), Computer Science Games
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18397D | 037 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 8 | Marientina Gotsis | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of theis. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open to M.F.A., Interactive Media majors only.
- Prerequisite: CTIN 548
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18378D | 037 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 22 of 24 | Martzi Campos, Laird Malamed | SCI306 | PDF (110706 KB) | |