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CMPM 203Computational Media Methods

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

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.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to Computational Media graduate students.

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When it runs

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am
Soc Sci 1 149K. C. IsbisterOpen 5/12
50Seminar
Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am
SiliconValleyCtrK. C. IsbisterOpen 2/12

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Katherine Isbister4.5 / 51.5 / 590%10

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