Digital Culture

This special topics course (CMS 4800) will be taught at Clayton State University during the Spring 2008 semester. Please note that the information on these pages will change as I continue to develop the syllabus.

Required Texts & Multimedia

  • Ted Friedman, Electric Dreams
    0814727409
  • William Gibson, Neuromancer
    0441569595
  • Lev Manovich, The Language of New Media
    0262632551
  • DJ Spooky, "Ghost World"
    [Web]

Required Films

These films will be screened on your own, outside of class. DVD copies are available in the library. 

  • 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968; IMBD)
    PN1997.2 .T56 2002
  • Blade Runner (1982; IMBD)
    PN1997 .B534 1999
  • Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991; IMBD)
    PN1997 .T467952 1991
  • Pi (1998; IMBD)
    PN1997 .P5 1998
  • Thomas in Love (2000; IMBD)
    PN1997.2 .T56 2002
  • Scratch (2001; IMBD)

Other Texts & Media

  • CD-ROMs, DVDs, videotapes, and other materials may be placed on reserve at the library.
  • Photocopies and Web sites (announced in class and linked from the schedule) will be assigned throughout the semester.
  • A college-level dictionary.
  • Get Firefox.

Complete Before Class on Wed., January 9

  • Buy the books and read the syllabus
  • Activate your CSU email (if you have not already done so).
  • Read Bordwell & Thompson, "Form and Meaning," available in WebCT reserves
  • Bring your computer to class so that you can complete a WebCT quiz during class.

Contact Information

Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 255, 678-466-5445, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu .