THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE

FACULTY SENATE

Senate Document Number 5011S

Date of Senate Approval 04/07/11

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

APC Document 38: Renumber MMAS 342 to 242

Effective Date: Fall 2011

1. Delete: On page 222, the entry for MMAS 342:

342 History of New Media (3)

"New Media" may be understood as media that is dependent upon computers. This course traces the history of new media, from the origins of computing in the first half of the 20th century to contemporary new media art, design, and theory. Students will read critical texts by artists, scientists, and theorists; they will respond in writing, through class discussion, and by interpreting these texts in various social, political, aesthetic, and ethical contexts. Spring.

Add: On page 221, new entry:

242 History of New Media (3)

"New Media" may be understood as media that is dependent upon computers. This course traces the history of new media, from the origins of computing in the first half of the 20th century to contemporary new media art, design, and theory. Students will read critical texts by artists, scientists, and theorists; they will respond in writing, through class discussion, and by interpreting these texts in various social, political, aesthetic, and ethical contexts. Spring.

Impact:

There will be no impact on the resources and staffing of the MMAS department due to this change. No new lab equipment or space will be needed.

Rationale:

This course is the foundation history course for the major. Students should take this course before taking MMAS 322, New Media Art and Design II in order to have the proper grounding in the discipline. The current course number, MMAS 342, communicates to the students that it is a junior or senior level course.