FILM 194BElectronic Media Theory Seminar
Study of the major theoretical approaches to electronic media and their critical application to texts from television, independent video art and documentary, and electronic networks. Readings include a range of theoretical approaches selected from semiotic, ideological, feminist, cultural studies, reception theory, postmodernist, and other critical traditions.
Prerequisite(s): FILM 120. Enrollment is restricted to senior film and digital media majors.
- COURSE TOPIC: New Media Theories: Systems Theory, Network Theory, Posthumanism AI, and the Future of Digital Media
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue 1:30pm–4:30pm | Commun Bldg 121 | E. A. Shanken | Open 12/20 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Shanken | 2.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 33% | 15 |
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