Introduction to New Media

NMIX 2020

Serving as a baseline of knowledge for the duration of the certificate program, Introduction to New Media was an interesting exploration of common terms and concepts pertaining to the history of media development and the potential that technological innovation holds. Learning about the Internet of Things was absolutely fascinating, especially when considering how connected the world has become outside of typical devices, extending to self-driving cars, wireless control over traffic lights and cameras, and air-travel coordination. Through this course I began to see just how important being digitally savvy in our current environment is, and I also appreciated that with this knowledge came an ability to consider the heavy ethical implications surrounding data transfer and use, especially as an advertising major and as a media designer. With this, I began to explore the NMI through the lens of an artist, focusing on how technology, visual impact, and effective communication interconnect.