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Interactive Media (CTIN)

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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.

CTIN 252: Themed Concept Development: Creativity, Research, Ideation (2.0 units)

Processes used in the themed entertainment industry to research concepts, develop concepts and deliver creative product.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18404D	001	Lecture	4:00-7:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 24	Joseph Garlington	SCIL114	Word (42238 KB)

CTIN 289: Game Development Fundamentals (4.0 units)

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.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTIN 101 or ITP 165)
Concurrent enrollment: CTIN 290

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18428D	001	Lecture-Lab	3:00-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	20 of 20	Margaret Moser	SCIL113
18430R	001	Lecture-Lab	10:00-11:50am	Monday	9 of 20	Jonathan Ogilvy	SCB104
			10:00-11:50am	Wednesday			SCIL113
18431D	001	Lecture-Lab	1:00-2:50pm	Tue, Fri	18 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
18401D	001	Lecture-Lab	1:00-2:50pm	Tue, Fri	22 of 22	Duane Loose	SCB104
18427D	001	Lecture-Lab	1:00-2:50pm	Mon, Wed	23 of 23	Peter Brinson	SCI207
18432D	001	Lecture-Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Fri	22 of 22		SCB104

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
18401D	001	Lecture-Lab	1:00-2:50pm	Tue, Fri	22 of 22	Duane Loose	SCB104
18427D	001	Lecture-Lab	1:00-2:50pm	Mon, Wed	23 of 23	Peter Brinson	SCI207
18432D	001	Lecture-Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Fri	22 of 22		SCB104

CTIN 291: Crew for Advanced Game Project (2.0 units, max 4)

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
18408R	001	Lecture	2:00-5:20pm	Thursday	72 of 75	Andrew Nealen,David White, Timothy Lee, Mason Lieberman, Kathleen Bucklin	OFFICE

CTIN 295: Themed Entertainment Project Crew (2.0 units, max 4)

An introduction to building for themed entertainment and the experience of live operating a ride or exhibit.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18406R	001	Lecture	5:00-8:20pm	Thursday	12 of 24	Justin Brooks	TBD

CTIN 391: Fundamentals of User Research and Experience (2.0 units)

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
18417D	001	Lecture	7:30-9:20pm	Thursday	36 of 48	Avimaan Syam, Zach Bohn	SCB104

Crosslist CTIN 393: Video Game Project Management (4.0 units)

Production and project management of video games from concept to release and beyond.

Prerequisite: ITP 180
Crosslist: This course is offered by the ITP department but may qualify for major credit in CTIN. To register, enroll in ITP 393.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
32061R	001	Lecture	3:00-6:20pm	Wednesday	10 of 50	Kyle Ackerman	EGG108	PDF (416366 KB)

CTIN 396: Miniature Golf Production (4.0 units)

Workshop on the production of miniature golf holes, considering theming, experience, and build.

Prerequisite: CTIN 395

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18434D	001	Lecture-Lab	5:00-8:20pm	Tuesday	8 of 16	Joseph Garlington, Waylon Dobson	TBD	Word (268347 KB)

CTIN 403L: Advanced Visual Design for Games (2.0 units)

The scope of visual game design, including the role of characters, architecture, indoor and outdoor space, and environmental effects and sounds. Recommended preparation: CTAN 443

Prerequisite: CTIN 401

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18350R	001	Lecture-Lab	6:00-7:50pm	Thursday	2 of 20	Chevon Hicks	SCIL104

CTIN 404L: User Research for Games (2.0 units)

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
18394R	001	Lecture-Lab	6:00-7:50pm	Monday	24 of 24	Heather Desurvire	SCIL114

CTIN 406L: Sound Design for Games (2.0 units)

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
18445R	001	Lecture-Lab	10:00-11:50am	Wednesday	20 of 20	David Su	SCIL114

CTIN 420: Tabletop Roleplaying Games (2.0 units)

An overview of tabletop roleplaying games and the design space around roleplaying.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18409R	001	Lecture	11:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 42	Scott Rogers	SCI206

CTIN 458: Business and Management of Games (2.0 units)

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
18366R	001	Lecture	6:00-8:50pm	Monday	53 of 120	Robert Nashak	SCI106	PDF (103299 KB)

CTIN 463: Anatomy of a Game (4.0 units)

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
18362R	001	Lecture	7:00-10:20pm	Wednesday	70 of 80	Gordon Bellamy	SCI108

CTIN 464: Game Studies Seminar (2.0 units, max 4)

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
18372R	001	Lecture	5:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 20		SCI209

CTIN 468: Advanced Games Business (2.0 units)

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
18418D	001	Lecture	6:30-8:50pm	Monday	6 of 23	Ed Zobrist	SCI206

CTIN 478: Level Design Workshop (2.0 units)

A workshop on focused design tasks, creating many levels on paper and in game engines.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTIN 488 or CTIN 541)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18441D	001	Lecture-Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 16	Richard Lemarchand	SCI206

CTIN 480: Directing for Games and Interactive Media (2.0 units)

An introduction to the skills of directorial perspective, scene breakdown, thematic intent, project planning, team building, communication, situational decision-making and response to change.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CTIN 489 or CTIN 532)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18412D	001	Lecture	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 13	Tracy Fullerton	SCB101	PDF (678281 KB)

CTIN 486: Alternative Control Workshop (2.0 units)

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
18351R	001	Lecture-Lab	11:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	27 of 27	Jesse Vigil	SCIL114

CTIN 488: Game Design Workshop (4.0 units)

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
18358R	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Monday	27 of 68	Richard Lemarchand	SCI108	PDF (240435 KB)
18360R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Friday	1 of 16	Jared Yeager	SCI206
18392R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 16	Tracy Fullerton	SCI206
18423R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	0 of 16	Shing Yin Khor	SCI206
18438R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 16	Brian Upton	SCI206

CTIN 489L: Intermediate Game Design and Production (4.0 units)

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
18363D	001	Lecture-Lab	5:00-6:50pm	Mon, Thu	20 of 20	Peter Brinson	SCIL113
18390D	001	Lecture-Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Fri	20 of 20	Margaret Moser	SCIL113
18391D	001	Lecture-Lab	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Thu	20 of 20		SCIL113
18405D	001	Lecture-Lab	7:00-8:50pm	Mon, Thu	20 of 20		SCIL113
18439D	001	Lecture-Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Mon, Fri	20 of 20		SCIL114

CTIN 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

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	0 of 18	Martzi Campos	TBA

CTIN 493L: Advanced Game Project II (2.0 units, max 4)

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	0 of 50	Andrew Nealen,Jim Huntley, Duane Loose, Danny Bilson	EGG108
18375D	001	Lecture-Lab	2:00-5:20pm	Thursday	27 of 50	Andrew Nealen,Jim Huntley, Duane Loose, Danny Bilson	EGG108

CTIN 496: Advanced Themed Entertainment Production (4.0 units)

Production and building for themed attractions. Large scale multidisciplinary teams work together to produce themed entertainment experiences.

Prerequisite: CTIN 495

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18355D	001	Lecture-Lab	5:00-8:20pm	Thursday	6 of 9	Joseph Garlington	TBD	Word (160033 KB)

CTIN 497: Interactive Media Startup (1.0 units, max 3)

Pitching, production planning, forming a company and seeking funding for your creative media idea. Duplicates credit in former CTIN 497ab.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18413R	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 16	Robert Nashak	SCB104	PDF (199015 KB)

CTIN 499: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

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
Games Publishing
18352R	001	2.0	Lecture	7:00-9:20pm	Wednesday	10 of 10	Ed Zobrist	SCI206
Designing with Engineers for Themed Entertainmentt
18353R	001	2.0	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	16 of 16	Rae Jillian Rivera	SCIL104
Children's Museum Design
18354R	001	2.0	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	7 of 16	Joseph Garlington	OFFICE	Word (92136 KB)
Games as a Service and Live Operations (GLO)
18426R	001	4.0	Lecture	3:00-6:20pm	Wednesday	3 of 24	Jim Huntley, Duane Loose, Matthew Whiting,Cynthia Woll	EGG108	PDF (262273 KB)
Introduction to World Building for Games
18429R	001	2.0	Lecture	5:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	19 of 20	Evan Gasper	SCIL105

CTIN 503: Interactive Entertainment, Science, and Healthcare (2.0 units)

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	16 of 22	Marientina Gotsis,Kaitlin Bonfiglio	SCA203

CTIN 510: Research Methods for Innovation, Engagement and Assessment (2.0 units)

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	12:30-2:20pm	Friday	10 of 18	Marientina Gotsis,Kaitlin Bonfiglio	SCI206

CTIN 529b: Graduate Advanced Game Project (2.0 units)

Capstone course for assigned Game Directors or Area Leads to create an innovative, large-scale game project.

Prerequisite: CTIN 529A
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Game Design and Development
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18356D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:20pm	Thursday	4 of 16	Andrew Nealen	EGG108

CTIN 532L: Interactive Design and Production I (4.0 units)

The development of interactive experiences with an emphasis on prototyping and development.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
18403D	037	Lecture-Lab	9:00-10:50am	Tue, Fri	17 of 20	David Warhol	SCIL114
18435D	037	Lecture-Lab	9:30-11:50am	Mon, Thu	20 of 20	Peter Brinson	SCIL114
18443D	037	Lecture-Lab	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Thu	19 of 20	Sean Bouchard	SCIL114

CTIN 542: Interactive Design and Production II (2.0 units)

Rapid prototyping and forward iteration of thesis project ideas developed in CTIN 548.

Prerequisite: CTIN 532
Concurrent enrollment: CTIN 548

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18382D	037	Lecture-Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 14	Mark Bolas	SCI209

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	4:30-6:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 26	Laird Malamed,Whitney Wade	SCI206

CTIN 544: Experiments in Interactivity II (2.0 units)

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	10 of 18	Mark Bolas, Martzi Campos	SCIL114
18437D	037	Lecture-Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Mark Bolas, Martzi Campos	SCIL114

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	4:30-6:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 26	Laird Malamed,Whitney Wade	SCI206

CTIN 583: Game Development for Designers (2.0 units)

The fundamentals of 3-D real time game engines, scripting for interactivity, and building games with digital tools.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18368D	037	Lecture-Lab	8:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	7 of 20	Deborah Yuen	SCIL113

CTIN 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

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	0 of 22	Jesse Vigil	ONLINE

CTIN 591: Crew for Graduate Advanced Game Project (2.0 units, max 4)

Students from many disciplines work in large teams to create an innovative, large-scale interactive media or game project.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18400D	037	Lecture	2:00-5:20pm	Thursday	5 of 24	Andrew Nealen,Jennifer McCormick, Chevon Hicks	EGG108

CTIN 592: Game Development Capstone (4.0 units)

Small student teams produce, playtest and polish high quality games and experiences in an intensive project based studio setting.

Prerequisite: CTIN 532

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
18440D	037	Lecture-Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Thursday	14 of 16	Jesse Vigil,Sean Bouchard	SCI206

CTIN 593: Integrative Project: Media-based Interventions in Healthcare (2.0-4.0 units, max 4)

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
18425D	060	4.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 6	Marientina Gotsis	OFFICE

CTIN 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

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	20 of 23	Martzi Campos, Laird Malamed	SCI306

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