CMPM 203Computational Media Methods
Overview of major methods in computational media research. Includes non-numerical methods such as playtesting, arts critique, ethnographic observation, and humanistic interpretation. Also includes numerically oriented methods such as survey instruments, data mining, user experiments, and characterizing expressive/generative spaces.
Enrollment is restricted to Computational Media graduate students.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Soc Sci 1 149 | K. C. Isbister | Open 5/12 |
| 50 | Seminar | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | SiliconValleyCtr | K. C. Isbister | Open 2/12 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Isbister | 4.5 / 5 | 1.5 / 5 | 90% | 10 |
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