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CMPM 201Introduction to Computational Media

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Provides a broad foundation in the history, theory, and contemporary practice of computational media, examining its roots in a variety of fields and current structures of participation. Also covers a selection of key critical lenses for understanding computational media.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to computational media graduate students, or by permission of the instructor.

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When it runs

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm
Soc Sci 2 141N. AlticeOpen 11/15
50Seminar
Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm
SiliconValleyCtrN. AlticeOpen 2/5

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm
Soc Sci 1 145N. AlticeOpen 8/12
50Seminar
Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm
SiliconValleyCtrN. AlticeOpen 0/12

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Nathan Altice3.6 / 52.8 / 560%24

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